You know when you're writing your third act, and you need that moment where the audience is totally worried the film is going to fall apart? Well, that moment has a name: We call it the "All is Lost" moment, and it's pretty crucial to your screenplay. The term originated with Blake Snyder and his Save the Cat Beat Sheet, making it a mainstay of screenwriting vocabulary.So today, I want to go over that specific moment and explain why it's so important to your process. Let's get started. What is the "All is Lost" Moment in Screenwriting?Like I said up top, the "All is Lost" moment is a pivotal turning point in screenwriting. It's the hero's darkest hour, the moment where everything seems to crumble, and achieving their goal feels utterly impossible. Think of it as the rock bottom for your protagonist. They've poured everything they have into achieving their objective, but every effort has backfired. This defeat isn't just a setback; it's a complete and utter failure that leaves them questioning everything.Why is the "All is Lost" Moment Important?Sometimes, I read screenplays where the movie just ends, and I never feel like there's one moment where everything is going completely wrong. When you miss this moment, you miss the opportunity to get people to feel all the feels. To maximize why you've asked them to get through roughly 75 pages of story. The "All is Lost" moment is essential for a few reasons:Raises the Stakes: By stripping the hero...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 17 April