Feature Film Beat Sheet

Alex Rivera

@alex-rivera

·December 31, 2025

Structure a feature film using the Save the Cat beat sheet methodology

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Create a comprehensive beat sheet for this feature film:

Logline: {{logline}}
Genre: {{genre}}
Target Runtime: {{runtime}}

Beat Sheet:

1. OPENING IMAGE (p. 1)
2. THEME STATED (p. 5)
3. SET-UP (p. 1-10)
4. CATALYST (p. 12)
5. DEBATE (p. 12-25)
6. BREAK INTO TWO (p. 25)
7. B STORY (p. 30)
8. FUN AND GAMES (p. 30-55)
9. MIDPOINT (p. 55)
10. BAD GUYS CLOSE IN (p. 55-75)
11. ALL IS LOST (p. 75)
12. DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL (p. 75-85)
13. BREAK INTO THREE (p. 85)
14. FINALE (p. 85-110)
15. FINAL IMAGE (p. 110)

For each beat, provide:
- Specific scene description
- Key character action
- Emotional state
- Page count allocation

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Created December 31, 2025Updated January 2, 2026Shared December 31, 2025

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