Creative · Film

Cold open hook

Cold open prompt to hook audience fast.

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Replace highlighted brackets, then copy.

Write a cold open for [film type]. Include image hook, micro-conflict, tease of central question, and cut-to-title cue.
  • film type - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Film type
  • Hook image
  • Central question
  • Tone
  • Cold open beat list
  • Cut-to-title cue
  • Question tease
  • Start in motion; avoid heavy exposition.
  • Pose a question visually, not just in dialogue.
  • Keep under 3 pages for pace.