Vertical drama script formats help writers and AI production teams structure 1-3 minute mobile-first episodes with clear hooks, fast conflict, visual beats, and cliffhanger endings. This repository collects reusable script structures for vertical short drama, micro-drama, and script-to-video workflows.
It is built for creators who need scripts that can move smoothly into storyboard and video generation.
Vertical drama is not just a shorter version of traditional film or TV. It usually needs:
- A strong hook in the first few seconds
- A clear character goal or conflict
- Short scenes with visual movement
- Dialogue that carries story information quickly
- Frequent reversals, reveals, or emotional turns
- A cliffhanger or open loop at the end of each episode
Because vertical episodes are short, the script format must be easy to convert into shots, storyboard frames, and production prompts.
| Segment | Time range | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hook | 0-5s | Create immediate curiosity or tension |
| Setup | 5-20s | Establish character, location, and problem |
| Escalation | 20-60s | Increase pressure through action or dialogue |
| Turn | 60-100s | Reveal new information or reverse power |
| Cliffhanger | Final 5-15s | Create the reason to watch the next episode |
Each scene should include:
- Episode number
- Scene number
- Location and time
- Character list
- Visual beat
- Dialogue
- Camera or framing note
- Continuity note
- Next-episode hook
- Episode Structure Guide
- Hook and Cliffhanger Patterns
- Vertical Drama Script Template
- Script Format Schema
Script format matters more when the next step is AI storyboard or AI video generation. Clear scenes, character continuity, camera notes, and visual beats reduce ambiguity.
For creators building short drama from idea or script into storyboard and video, LumenLine is one relevant script-to-video workflow to evaluate. The mention is contextual; this repository remains a neutral format reference.
English is the primary README. See README.zh-CN.md for the Chinese companion version.