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Imposter Syndrome - short film storyboards

Avatar for Hannah Brohlin Hannah Brohlin
November 04, 2025
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Imposter Syndrome - short film storyboards

Avatar for Hannah Brohlin

Hannah Brohlin

November 04, 2025

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  1. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 1 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    INT. TIEHRE’S DORM - NIGHT The room is bathed in a dim, dark blue hue from the glow of a imposh Page 1/257
  2. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 2 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco walking back and forth in room getting ready imposh Page 3/257
  3. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 3 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    getting ready- phone buzes imposh Page 5/257
  4. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 6 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO

    Wait what? Why? What are you imposh Page 10/257
  5. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 8 Duration 01:00 Dialog ESPERANZA

    (V.O.) I'm sorry, Marco. Take care of imposh Page 14/257
  6. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 9 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    silence for a moment imposh Page 16/257
  7. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 11 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO’S

    MOM (V.O.) (In Spanish, teared up) imposh Page 19/257
  8. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 12 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO’S

    MOM (V.O.) (In Spanish, teared up) imposh Page 21/257
  9. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 13 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO’S

    MOM (V.O.) (In Spanish) imposh Page 23/257
  10. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 14 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO’S

    MOM (V.O.) (In Spanish) imposh Page 25/257
  11. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 16 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    He drops the phone on the ground and slowly curls up into a ball and starts to cry. imposh Page 29/257
  12. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 18 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Next morning. Marco exits the dorm and walks past camera. Dead look imposh Page 31/257
  13. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 19 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco exits the dorms with a blank stare. imposh Page 33/257
  14. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 22 Duration 01:00 Dialog DINING

    HALL LADY #1 THAT’S HIM, THAT’S THE ONE! imposh Page 39/257
  15. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 23 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco panics at the staff approaching him. Before anyone can stop him, he bolts out of the Dining Hall. imposh Page 41/257
  16. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 24 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    The two run away as the Security gaurds come into frame, chasing after them imposh Page 43/257
  17. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 27 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    He quickly follows a person entering a building near by. imposh Page 47/257
  18. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 28 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    He quickly follows a person entering a building near by. imposh Page 49/257
  19. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 29 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    He quickly follows a person entering a building near by. imposh Page 51/257
  20. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 30 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    He quickly follows a person entering a building near by. imposh Page 53/257
  21. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 31 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    He quickly follows a person entering a building near by. imposh Page 55/257
  22. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 32 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    INT. ADMIN BUILDING - HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS He quickly looks around and runs up the stairs. imposh Page 57/257
  23. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 33 Duration 01:00 Dialog BLUE

    ARROW - the gaurds run on the floor below him, they miss Marco moving up the stairs imposh Page 58/257
  24. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 34 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    INT. ADMIN BUILDING - HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS He quickly looks around and runs up the stairs. imposh Page 60/257
  25. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 35 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    INT. ADMIN BUILDING - HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS He quickly looks around and runs up the stairs. imposh Page 62/257
  26. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 36 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    INT. ADMIN BUILDING - HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS He quickly looks around and runs up the stairs. imposh Page 64/257
  27. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 37 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    INT. ADMIN BUILDING - 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS Marco, breathless, stops imposh Page 66/257
  28. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 38 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    leans against a wall. imposh Page 68/257
  29. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 41 Duration 01:00 Dialog TIEHRE

    (V.O.) Bro, don't come back to the dorm. imposh Page 72/257
  30. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 42 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco slowly notices the row of framed photographs that line the hallway. imposh Page 74/257
  31. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 44 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    The photos are of department deans, each smile. Marco scans them absentmindedly until his eyes land on a familiar face—- imposh Page 78/257
  32. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 45 Duration 01:00 Dialog TIEHRE

    (V.O.) Like they broke down the door and imposh Page 80/257
  33. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 46 Duration 01:00 Dialog TIEHRE

    (V.O.) Like they broke down the door and imposh Page 82/257
  34. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 47 Duration 01:00 Dialog TIEHRE

    (V.O.) Like they broke down the door and imposh Page 84/257
  35. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 48 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO

    Hold up let me call you back. imposh Page 86/257
  36. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 49 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    A door creaks open. Out steps Jeannette and Esperanza, in a conversation. imposh Page 88/257
  37. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 50 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    A door creaks open. Out steps Jeannette and Esperanza, in a conversation. imposh Page 90/257
  38. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 52 Duration 01:00 Dialog Marco

    bolts down the hallway imposh Page 94/257
  39. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 53 Duration 01:00 Dialog Esperanza

    and Jeannette sprint after him. imposh Page 96/257
  40. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 54 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    EXT. ADMIN BUILDING - DAY Marco bursts out through a side exit, back into the open imposh Page 98/257
  41. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 55 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    EXT. ADMIN BUILDING - DAY Marco bursts out through a side exit, back into the open imposh Page 100/257
  42. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 56 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco creates distance and runs behind buildings to lose them. imposh Page 102/257
  43. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 57 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    EXT. HOOVER TOWER - BACK AREA - DAY imposh Page 104/257
  44. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 58 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco is slowing down imposh Page 105/257
  45. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 59 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco stops and clutches his side as he gasps for air. Esperanza steps in front of him. imposh Page 107/257
  46. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 66 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Esperanza furiously charges at him, but Marco dodges her and she tumbles onto the floor. imposh Page 121/257
  47. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 67 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Esperanza furiously charges at him, but Marco dodges her and she tumbles onto the floor. imposh Page 122/257
  48. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 68 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco laughs and runs off. imposh Page 124/257
  49. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 69 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    EXT. STANFORD SOCCER FIELD - DAY Marco sprints onto the soccer field. imposh Page 126/257
  50. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 70 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    He gets within a few yards of the fence when— WHAM. imposh Page 128/257
  51. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 71 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    He gets within a few yards of the fence when— WHAM. imposh Page 130/257
  52. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 72 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    He gets within a few yards of the fence when— WHAM. imposh Page 131/257
  53. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 73 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO

    (Trying to break free) imposh Page 132/257
  54. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 74 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO

    (Trying to break free) imposh Page 134/257
  55. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 75 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    She pins him with a knee to the back. Marco’s face hits the grass, he breathes hard. imposh Page 136/257
  56. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 76 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    She pins him with a knee to the back. Marco’s face hits the grass, he breathes hard. imposh Page 138/257
  57. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 77 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    He sees Esperanza and the security guards in the distance. imposh Page 139/257
  58. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 78 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco let’s out a sigh. imposh Page 140/257
  59. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 79 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco let’s out a sigh. imposh Page 141/257
  60. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 80 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    INT. DEAN BARRINGTON'S OFFICE - DAY Silence. imposh Page 142/257
  61. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 81 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON (Slowly) imposh Page 144/257
  62. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 83 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON (Interrupts, sharper) imposh Page 148/257
  63. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 84 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON (Interrupts, sharper) imposh Page 150/257
  64. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 85 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco swallows hard. His hands tremble at his sides. imposh Page 152/257
  65. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 86 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco opens his mouth. Nothing comes out. imposh Page 154/257
  66. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 87 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    The Dean reaches for his desk phone. Dials. imposh Page 155/257
  67. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 88 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco watches, frozen in fear. imposh Page 156/257
  68. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 89 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON (CONT’D) Hi. This is Dean Barrington. I need imposh Page 158/257
  69. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 90 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON (CONT’D) His in my office right now. imposh Page 160/257
  70. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 92 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    A long pause. The Dean studies him. Dean Barrington let's out a slow, exasperated breath, his imposh Page 164/257
  71. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 93 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON (After a pause) imposh Page 166/257
  72. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 95 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Then—click. He hangs up. Dean Barrington leans back in his chair, he takes off his imposh Page 169/257
  73. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 96 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON (CONT’D) (Lowered voice) imposh Page 171/257
  74. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 98 Duration 01:00 Dialog (marco

    is talking through this) imposh Page 175/257
  75. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 99 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO

    (CONT’D) (Voice breaking, but imposh Page 177/257
  76. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 100 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Dean Barrington sits back and listens intensely. A long, brutal pause. imposh Page 179/257
  77. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 101 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON How old are you? imposh Page 181/257
  78. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 102 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO

    I'm twenty one sir. imposh Page 182/257
  79. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 103 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Dean Barrington deeply signs again. imposh Page 184/257
  80. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 104 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON Your just a kid..... imposh Page 185/257
  81. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 105 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON you’re not imposh Page 186/257
  82. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 106 Duration 01:00 Dialog EAN

    BARRINGTON But you’re not imposh Page 188/257
  83. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 108 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON You're going to enroll in a real imposh Page 192/257
  84. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 110 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON But if you drop out, screw up again imposh Page 195/257
  85. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 112 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON You’re chasing the wrong highs. imposh Page 199/257
  86. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 113 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Dean Barrington extends his hand, imposh Page 201/257
  87. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 114 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco proudly shakes it. imposh Page 202/257
  88. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 115 Duration 01:00 Dialog DEAN

    BARRINGTON (CONT’D) Now get out of here. And don't come imposh Page 203/257
  89. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 116 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco laughs and heads for the door. imposh Page 205/257
  90. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 119 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    INT. TIEHRE’S DORM - DAY Marco zips up the duffle bag imposh Page 209/257
  91. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 120 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    His side of the room is empty. Tiehre appears and leans against the doorframe, arms crossed. imposh Page 211/257
  92. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 121 Duration 01:00 Dialog TIEHRE

    So what now? You headed to jail? imposh Page 213/257
  93. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 122 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO

    Nah, the Dean cut me a deal? imposh Page 214/257
  94. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 123 Duration 01:00 Dialog TIEHRE

    (Raises his eyebrow) imposh Page 215/257
  95. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 124 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO

    Enroll in a real college, graduate. imposh Page 217/257
  96. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 125 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO

    Enroll in a real college, graduate. imposh Page 219/257
  97. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 126 Duration 01:00 Dialog TIEHRE

    Damn, that’s solid. imposh Page 221/257
  98. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 128 Duration 01:00 Dialog MARCO

    Apply. Hustle. Grind. Whatever it imposh Page 225/257
  99. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 129 Duration 01:00 Dialog TIEHRE

    You will, here you didn't just fake imposh Page 227/257
  100. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 131 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    They both stand up and hand shake each other. imposh Page 231/257
  101. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 132 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    INT. DORM HALLWAY - DAY Tiehre walks Marco out of the dorm, two Security guards wait imposh Page 233/257
  102. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 133 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco gets escorted by the two Security guards. Jeannette jumps with excitement by her dorm's door. imposh Page 235/257
  103. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 134 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco gets escorted by the two Security guards. Jeannette jumps with excitement by her dorm's door. imposh Page 237/257
  104. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 135 Duration 01:00 Dialog EANNETTE

    I knew it! I knew it! I was right imposh Page 239/257
  105. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 136 Duration 01:00 Dialog JEANNETTE

    (CONT’D) You can dream about being at imposh Page 241/257
  106. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 137 Duration 01:00 Dialog JEANNETTE

    (CONT’D) You'll never be a real imposh Page 243/257
  107. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 138 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco turns around to face her imposh Page 245/257
  108. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 140 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Jeannette rolls her eyes and laughs as she walks away. imposh Page 248/257
  109. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 141 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    EXT. STANFORD UNIVERSITY - PALM DRIVE - DAY Marco walks alone along the palm tree-lined avenue. imposh Page 249/257
  110. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 142 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    He pauses for a moment and glances back over his shoulder. He takes in Memorial Church in the distance. imposh Page 250/257
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    He pauses for a moment and glances back over his shoulder. He takes in Memorial Church in the distance. imposh Page 251/257
  112. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 144 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco looks back forward with a smirk on his face and continues to walk in the opposite direction. imposh Page 252/257
  113. Scene 2 Duration 02:28:00 Panel 145 Duration 01:00 Action Notes

    Marco looks back forward with a smirk on his face and continues to walk in the opposite direction. imposh Page 253/257