Paperman - How to Write an Animated Short Film in 3 Acts
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How to structure your short film? A short film can become your calling card for finding representation and getting your first feature film assignment. There are many ways to write short films, however, if your goal is to write feature films or tv series, I suggest you learn the three act structure. There are seven core elements that can be useful to explore when writing a three-act structured short film. In this video, we'll see how Disney's Paperman uses them to tell a powerfully emotional story.
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00:00 - Should we use the 3-act structure?
00:49 - Paperman Prologue
01:12 - Inciting Incident
02:25 - First Turning Point
03:17 - Mid Point
03:52 - Low Point
04:05 - Second Turning Point
04:25 - Climax
04:36 - Resolution
05:05 - Your FREE PDF guide!
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Very informative! Is there an ideal duration for a short film? Under 10 minutes?
Thanks, that's a great question. Technically anything under 40 min. gets considered a short film. But the average length is much shorter. I had the pleasure of speaking with many A-list writers and directors from the Animation industry and they all shared something that we might want to consider. Their advice is to keep your short film REALLY short, and here's why: 1) a short film is your best calling card to get your foot in the industry, you want as many people as possible to watch it and decision makers looking for talent are usually busy. Let's say you meet a director you admire and ask if you can send them your 10+ min. long short film, they might say yes, but it's very hard for them to find the time to sit down and watch it. 2) If you're able to create a good story that's unique and emotional in a very short amount of time (and potentially with no dialogue), it means you are a good storyteller and have something to say. 3) Especially in Animation, each minute you add increases the budget significantly, being able to have less shot to focus on, will allow you to produce better quality. I hope this helps!
Thanks!
@@kentmessick3457 Very useful tip Thanks!
I love the way you explain this and also how Georges boss immediately becomes the antagonist by simply telling george to do his Workđ€Ł
Well, anything that is keeps obstructing you from your love, your destiny and your purpose is a villainđ
I cant even begin to explain how this video helped with my unsolved questions for my short animation film, thank you so much!!!
I'm very happy to read your comment, it's why I create these videos. I'd love to learn more about your short film, please feel free to reach out here or on social media. Have a great writing day!
This is one of my favorite short films, but I really love the story structure circle on the left. Great visual!
As always, informative but simple. Thank you
Thank you Sayyed, I really appreciate it. Much more content is coming, stay tuned...
You have done an excellent work Pietro. I particularly like the character of George. His very simple and humble nature is sweet. Reminds me of spiderman đ
Thanks a lot! George is a great character, you feel from him and you want him to change as soon as the short film starts.
I found your free download the the story acts extremely helpful. Just wanted to say thank you for that!
Thank you, we have many freebies like that one attached to different videos. Feel free to explore our library to collect them. :)
This is so awesome. I knew about the three act structure but just watching the breakdown was amazing. I had a creative block and i feel more confident now. Can't wait to breakdown more animations. Paperman was the first animated short film i watched. ps you're so wholesome. i literally smiled when i heard " Go write something great" Definitely subscribing!
I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks a lot for subscribing and taking the time to leave a comment. It means a lot! Feel free to send in questions, I'm here to help!
Awesomeness! Thanks Pietro! -I need one of those cork board walls you have!
Thank you! I got individual panels on Amazon and covered the wall with it. It's great working with physical cards, and I keep a digital version of it on my computer so I can always have the latest version with me. For a feature film I use 10 cards for the first act, 20 cards for the second act and 10 cards for the third act. (4 rows of cards).
This is very helpful, especially because I want to start writing my own stories! Short films might be a great way to get into that. Thank you
You're absolutely right. And thanks for the nice comment! Yes, go for it!
I appreciate how you interpret the short film in a neat, simple way. To be honest, this 3 acts model, or should I say, formula, really explains how Disney and Pixar Studios organize each plot together and tell stories to the audiences.
And breaking down the short films into specific timelines to help us to better understand how the story turns!
Thank you very much, I have learned a lot!
Hi David, thank you for your comment. Youâre right, and it goes beyond Disney and Pixar, you find those story points in probably 90% of good movies. There are always exceptions of course, the reason this structure works is that itâs a representation of the human experience, itâs not something that Hollywood invented, nor Joseph Campbell and not even Aristotle. I believe weâre drove to it because weâre all humans. Within this structure you can play with countless variations and still make your story unique and original. You can also decide to break the ârulesâ. Iâm glad this video was helpful and thanks again for taking the time to comment. Let me know if you have any questions, Iâm here to help :)
Great video, this is a very clear explanation!
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! Have a great writing day :)
Another great video, thank you Pietro!
I'm glad you liked it. Andres! And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Have a great writing day!
That was great, seriously. đđœđđœ I've learnt alot.
Hi Maryam, thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad it was helpful. Have a great writing day :)
Very informative. Thank you, Pietro.
Thank you, Steve! Please let me know if you have any questions about screenwriting.
Great teaching and way to explain it. I learn a lot from watching your channel.
Thank you, I really appreciate your comment, Corey. Please let me know if you have any questions. Iâd be happy to help you. Have a great writing day!!
Hey pietro, thanks for the explanatory video its great. I was just wondering, should short animated comedies necessary fit into this structure?
I found your videos are top notch and very helpful... Normally we do not see much discussion about screen play or how to write story for animation!!!! I would like to see how you explain story explanation for the Oscar winning short "Father and daughter"
Thank you! I have a wonderful team that helps me create all the content. I'm glad it's helping you. We'll add "Father and daughter" to the idea list!
Itâ amazing đ
Itâs One of mu favorito short films
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Awesome video!
Thank you, Josh. Here's our latest one about Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: czcams.com/video/ztVLvn4CXbE/video.html
Thanks
You're welcome, we have an updated version of this video analyzing Pixar's PIPER in case you're interested. czcams.com/video/WIIAYnFxpbM/video.html
Muito bom o vĂdeo! Gostei muito do detalhamento sobre as passagens das cenas. E acredita que eu tenho uma mĂĄquina de escrever igualzinha a que aparece nesse vĂdeo?!
Muito obrigado. Agradeço muito seu comentårio. Eu também adoro måquinas de escrever. Este é um Olivetti, mas estou procurando por um mais antigo.
@@writeforanimation Thanks for the response in Portuguese, Pietro. It's amazing how CZcams can make content global. It's a huge cultural exchange. I'm glad I found your channel! Your videos are excellent.
@@RafaelMarchesin Thank you, Rafael! I don't speak Portuguese, I had to use a translator, but I do speak Spanish and Italian, and between the two I was able to understand your comment :) Most words are similar.
The man just turned into Paper Magneto
He did! :D
How did you know the character's name was George?
Great question, their names are revealed in behind the scenes material I've found online. Meg and George.
Hi, do you offer critique sessions for beginners? Something like animation mentor but for writing, or even a series of workshop that goes in depth (I know heroes journey mostly, but i heard there are situational comedy, character driven or plot driven - concepts like this)
I have a certain theme floating in mind, a short like 1 to 2 mins, around the theme of perfectionism , and a protagonist who is overly perfectionistic in his pursuits, at this point its still quite vague
@@Drummer8nimation Hey there, I love the theme of perfectionism! It would be great to help you develop your story, even if it's still quite vague. You can find some options to work with me on my Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/pietroschito
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Is that 2d?
Or 3d and 2d? đ€
Nice video by the way đź
Thatâs 3D that looks like hand drawn. It was even released in stereoscopic 3D in theaters.
I mean, Paperman is first half of 20th century's novel of animated films
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@@writeforanimation Accurrate? I'm pretty sure at the original it was suppossed to be more surrealist, but I love both versions honestly
@@user-hc9xm4px6p Iâm not familiar with the original version. I think Iâve read something about it but I canât recall what project youâre referring to
@@writeforanimation Concept art of Paperman