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Now, as far as creating the specific conflict for your main character, some obstacles are external, some internal, some both, but the best obstacles are those that are created by the characters themselves. This is why establishing very specific character flaws is so important in the first act: hubris, doubt, narcissism, jealousy, overconfidence, etc... because it is with the character's own flaw(s) that will get him or her into even more trouble. And more trouble is exactly what you want - self induced trouble is a recipe for success. To put it another way, it is…

Screenplay Genre: Comedy Movie Time: 84 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Jimmy (Jake Gyllenhaal) was born with no immunities: therefore, his mother (Swoosie Kurtz) raised him in a protective bubble. When Jimmy reaches the age of pubescence, he starts to notice Chloe (Marley Shelton), the girl next door. Chloe takes an interest in him, and they quickly become friends. (00:08:14)