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Movie Magic Storyboards

Movie Magic Storyboards

Three friends fight tooth and nail to find seating at an unreserved theater screening. Adapted from the script "Movie Magic" written by Courtney Birnbaum.

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Adrian Africa

July 21, 2025
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  1. Scene 3 Duration 03:00 Panel 1 Duration 03:00 Action Notes

    The camera pans left to right, showing the entrance of the theaters to the concession stand.
  2. Scene 6 Duration 02:00 Panel 1 Duration 02:00 Dialog ALEX

    Oh good, we still have 10 minutes. Action Notes Alex looks at the clock: 3:20
  3. Scene 7 Duration 03:00 Panel 2 Duration 01:00 Dialog ALEX

    (CONT?D) I need a bucket of popcorn. Action Notes Alex gestures to the concessions.
  4. Scene 8 Duration 02:12 Panel 3 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Taylor puts their ticket into Alex's view.
  5. Scene 10 Duration 03:12 Panel 2 Duration 01:00 Dialog ALEX

    Fine! Action Notes Alex pulls back an arm.
  6. Scene 11 Duration 07:00 Panel 1 Duration 01:12 Dialog ALEX

    (CONT'D) I?ll meet up with you in a minute.
  7. Scene 11 Duration 07:00 Panel 6 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Jordan pulls Taylor toward the theater.
  8. Scene 14 Duration 02:00 Panel 2 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Alex leans to the left to see how far the line goes ahead.
  9. Scene 15 Duration 02:00 Panel 1 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Alex sees a CASHIER not more than three CUSTOMERS ahead.
  10. Scene 19 Duration 03:12 Panel 2 Duration 01:12 Action Notes

    A dramatic dolly zoom pushes into Alex's face as he looks on horror.
  11. Scene 20 Duration 02:00 Panel 1 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    The camera rack focuses from Alex to the clock.
  12. Scene 25 Duration 03:00 Panel 1 Duration 01:00 Dialog TAYLOR

    (screams) Action Notes Taylor visibly panics before calming theirself down.
  13. Scene 25 Duration 03:00 Panel 3 Duration 01:00 Dialog TAYLOR

    (CONT'D) I see a few good spots still!
  14. Scene 26 Duration 07:00 Panel 4 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    As Taylor points out each spot, MOVIEGOERS take the places.
  15. Scene 26 Duration 07:00 Panel 5 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Taylor turns to the left as the camera follows their point of view.
  16. Scene 26 Duration 07:00 Panel 9 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Likewise. Taylor looks in disappointment.
  17. Scene 30 Duration 07:00 Panel 1 Duration 03:00 Action Notes

    A trio of friends search for one of their missing eye contacts.
  18. Scene 30 Duration 07:00 Panel 7 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Taylor makes their way onto the top of the theater.
  19. Scene 31 Duration 03:12 Panel 1 Duration 00:12 Action Notes

    Taylor pants and tries to catch their breath.
  20. Scene 31 Duration 03:12 Panel 6 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Taylor turns around to scan the theater for any available seating.
  21. Scene 32 Duration 02:00 Panel 1 Duration 02:00 Action Notes

    The camera slides from left to right as Taylor continues scanning.
  22. Scene 34 Duration 03:00 Panel 1 Duration 00:12 Action Notes

    The CASHIER taps his finger on the counter while waiting for the next customer.
  23. Scene 36 Duration 01:12 Panel 1 Duration 01:12 Action Notes

    The SOUND of the cahsier's tapping continues.
  24. Scene 40 Duration 03:00 Panel 2 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Alex shakily empties his wallet onto the counter.
  25. Scene 42 Duration 05:00 Panel 3 Duration 00:12 Action Notes

    The cashier passes the popcorn onto the counter.
  26. Scene 43 Duration 06:12 Panel 5 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    A theater ad plays as the countdown to the start of the movie begins.
  27. Scene 43 Duration 06:12 Panel 7 Duration 00:11 Action Notes

    The camera pulls back to reveal Taylor still looking for seats.
  28. Scene 44 Duration 05:12 Panel 5 Duration 02:00 Action Notes

    Taylor spots three empty seats, dramatic lighting highlighting them all.
  29. Scene 46 Duration 03:00 Panel 1 Duration 03:00 Action Notes

    Taylor spots Jordan joining in on helping the trio of stranger find their contact lens.
  30. Scene 48 Duration 06:00 Panel 2 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Taylor tries to get Jordan's attention in the background.
  31. Scene 48 Duration 06:00 Panel 5 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Jordan revels in his victory while an exasperated Taylor runs to grab him.
  32. Scene 50 Duration 03:00 Panel 2 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Taylor runs downstairs, forcing a couple of theater goers out of the way.
  33. Scene 51 Duration 02:12 Panel 4 Duration 01:00 Dialog ALEX

    (OS) (whistles) Action Notes Taylor reaches a screeching halt as they hear a whistle downstairs.
  34. Scene 52 Duration 03:12 Panel 3 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    The whistler is Alex, who is holding the popcorn.
  35. Scene 53 Duration 06:00 Panel 3 Duration 04:00 Action Notes

    Taylor points at the three seats, getting Alex on the same page.
  36. Scene 56 Duration 02:00 Panel 1 Duration 02:00 Action Notes

    Taylor and Alex run toward the three seats available.
  37. Scene 59 Duration 03:00 Panel 3 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Alex suddenly grabs Jordan so they can all make it to the trio's rendezvous point.
  38. Scene 61 Duration 01:12 Panel 1 Duration 01:12 Action Notes

    Taylor makes it to the row right above the three available seats.
  39. Scene 63 Duration 01:12 Panel 1 Duration 01:12 Action Notes

    Theater goers, trying to find seating themselves, prevent Taylor from heading downward.
  40. Scene 67 Duration 04:00 Panel 1 Duration 00:12 Action Notes

    Alex prepares to jump over the platform (and the theater goer right next to him).
  41. Scene 68 Duration 04:12 Panel 4 Duration 00:12 Action Notes

    Alex lands on the seat with the popcorn intact.
  42. Scene 72 Duration 02:00 Panel 1 Duration 02:00 Action Notes

    Taylor makes their jump in slow-motion.
  43. Scene 76 Duration 01:12 Panel 1 Duration 01:12 Action Notes

    Taylor notices how high they are in the sky.
  44. Scene 78 Duration 00:12 Panel 1 Duration 00:12 Action Notes

    They are sent hurling directly towards Alex.
  45. Scene 80 Duration 04:00 Panel 4 Duration 00:12 Action Notes

    Popcorn flies into the air and everywhere.
  46. Scene 84 Duration 05:00 Panel 4 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Jordan finally has his chocolate bar.
  47. Scene 86 Duration 02:00 Panel 2 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    The ad finally closes, starting the movie.