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SHORT FILM BEAT SHEET

The following is a suggestion, a place to start. Use it as is, or revise it so it has the structure
and wording that makes sense for you and your script.

Title:

Genre(s):

Point of View (optional):

1. Opening Image:

2. Theme Stated/Set-Up/Catalyst:

3. Debate/Break into Two (New Goal)/Fun and Games:

4. Bad Guys Close In/All Is Lost/Dark Night of the Soul:

5. Break into Three (Final Goal)/ Climax (Recognition & Reversal):

6. Final Image (how have things changed from the opening image?):

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