Grossmont College Media Communication Paper

Pick a movie you are very familiar with or watch a movie paying close attention to the acts and timing. Briefly describe the beginning of the movie.

What is the first major plot point or event that sets the story in motion. Note the minute this happens.

Identify the end of Act 1 and the beginning of Act 2. Note how many minutes into the movie this happens. Explain how the story and the main character’s goal change at this point. What was the goal before, what happened to change the goal and what is the goal now in Act 2?

Identify the midpoint of the movie and how many minutes into the movie this happens. Briefly discuss the action and the importance of the scene in reference to the story.

Identify the end of Act 2 and the beginning of Act 3 and what minute this happens. Explain how the story and the main character’s goal change. What is the main character’s internal need and arc. What was the goal before, what happened to change the goal and what is the goal now in Act 3?

Briefly summarize the ending of the movie and note the length (TRT – Total Running Time) of the movie.