Billy Wilder's 3 Act Interview Flashcards
1
Q
There’s a Key being passed around the office.
What Element, Which Act, Why?
A
Act 1 What's the Hook? At what point does the action start? What's the Backstory? What's the Crisis? What's the Trigger?
2
Q
Outline the Struggle with the Key
A
Who Struggles with what?
Who’s the Antagonist?
Are there any A’s Minions?
Act 1
3
Q
Sheldrake Wants the Key.
What Element, Which Act, Why?
A
The Trigger
4
Q
Sheldrake’s Getting a Divorce
What Element, Which Act, Why?
A
Darkest of night
5
Q
Sheldrake’s Secretary spills the beans to his wife.
What Element, Which Act, Why?
A
Ratcheting to Struggle to blackest
6
Q
The boys give Lemmon’s address to the cab driver.
What Element, Which Act, Why?
A
Struggle by minions of Ant
7
Q
Why is Sheldrake the Antagonist?
A
Fill in elements
8
Q
What is the Struggle in Act 2?
A
List as many S ‘n S as you can.
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