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The most important character in your screenplay is your protagonist: your hero. But when creating your hero, audience connection is key. Your hero needs to be an interesting somebody who wants something badly and is having trouble getting it, AND also a somebody that the audience cares about – somebody they hope and fear for. But when creating a complex character, simply knowing what's beneath the tip of the iceberg is not enough. In order for your audience to be emotionally invested with your hero, you must also (1.) know the hero’s goals and dreams, (2.) be aware of…
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Screenplay Genre: Drama / Romance Movie Time: 123 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) has been pursuing the new girl in town, Aliie (Rachel McAdams). After spending a night together at the movies, they walk the empty streets of the town talking. Noah asks Ally to dance and as they waltz, they fall in love. (00:18:02)
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