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Have yall heard of Chekhov’s 🔫?
🎬 Storytelling Tip: Chekhov’s 🔫
If you draw attention to something in your story, it should matter later.
This idea comes from playwright Anton Chekhov, who believed that if a 🔫 is hanging on the wall in the first act, it should be fired before the story ends.
The lesson? Every detail should have a purpose. Great storytelling is all about setup and payoff. The audience feels rewarded when the pieces come together in a meaningful way.
Watch how this is used in 10 Cloverfield Lane.
What’s your favorite movie that does this well?