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Flipped script analysis

Flipped script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Young Juli Baker immediately falls for new neighbor Bryce Loski, but her crush goes unreciprocated. As they navigate science fair projects, family tensions, and childhood rivalries, Bryce gradually reconsiders his feelings. A thwarted kiss, a dramatic tree protest, and a grand gesture lead to their reconciliation.

75 Save the Cat fit score 12% analysis confidence / 51 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

8%

Introduction of Juli’s perspective and the new neighborhood sets the tone.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

10%

Juli’s line about flipping captures the theme of perception versus reality.

The first day I met Bryce Loski, I flipped.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-11 / Pages 1-10 / 10% target

9%

We meet both families, see Bryce and Juli’s intermittent interactions, and learn their opposing attitudes.

4

Catalyst

Scene 12 / Page 10 / 12% target

11%

Science fair announced, triggering the competitive projects.

5

Debate

Scenes 13-17 / Pages 10-15 / 20% target

10%

Bryce and Juli each weigh their project choices and motivation.

6

Break into Two

Scene 26 / Page 25 / 25% target

10%

Juli wins the science fair, marking her victory and a shift in Bryce’s feelings.

7

B Story

Scene 31 / Page 30 / 30% target

9%

Grandpa Chet’s concern about the sycamore introduces the tree storyline paralleling Juli’s passion.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 32-36 / Pages 30-35 / 40% target

10%

Juli’s tree protest and family rescue offer the quirky, engaging subplot.

9

Midpoint

Scenes 37-39 / Pages 35-40 / 50% target

11%

Bryce reads the flattering article about Juli, shifting his attitude—stakes go from indifference to attraction.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 40-44 / Pages 40-45 / 65% target

10%

Tensions peak at the awkward dinner and ongoing family disapproval.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 47 / Page 45 / 75% target

10%

Bryce tries to kiss Juli and misreads her, creating emotional distance.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scenes 48-49 / Pages 45-50 / 80% target

10%

Both reflect on failure: Juli feels betrayed, Bryce frets over lost chance.

13

Break into Three

Scenes 49-50 / Page 50 / 85% target

10%

Bryce decides on a grand gesture to win Juli back.

14

Finale

Scene 50 / Page 50 / 95% target

10%

He plants a new sycamore tree in Juli’s yard, demonstrating his growth.

15

Final Image

Scene 51 / Page 51 / 99% target

9%

Juli discovers the tree and reconciles, mirroring the opening bond under the original tree.