For Directors

Understand the Structure Before You Shoot

Scene-by-scene intensity analysis and act structure mapping for any script. Benchmarked against 200+ produced films. Know the structural shape of your material before principal photography.

Script Problems Do Not Wait Until Post.

Script Problems Become Set Problems

Structural issues that look like minor pacing notes on the page become expensive problems once you are in production. A scene that does not carry its narrative weight cannot be fixed in the edit.

Act Shapes Are Hard to See from Inside the Script

Reading a screenplay linearly makes it difficult to see the overall intensity shape. Where does tension plateau? Where does the second act lose momentum? These patterns are invisible until you see them mapped.

You Need a Common Language with the Producers

Describing pacing problems in abstract terms leaves room for disagreement. A structural analysis gives you and your producers a shared, objective reference when discussing what is working and what is not.

See the Arc, Not Just the Pages

Quanten Arc maps the narrative intensity of every scene in the script and places the result against a benchmark of 200+ produced films. You see the shape of the material, not just its content. Act breaks, intensity plateaus, momentum drops, climax build-up: all visible before you schedule a single shooting day. It does not tell you how to direct the film. It tells you what you are working with.

Scene-by-scene intensity mapping across the full script
Act structure detection to locate breaks and turning points precisely
Benchmark the arc against 200+ comparable produced films
Identify scenes that underdeliver structurally before you schedule them

Built for Pre-Production Clarity

Structural tools that fit into how directors actually prepare for a shoot.

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Scene Intensity Mapping

Every scene scored for narrative intensity. See the full arc of the script visualised, so you can locate momentum drops, false peaks, and structural imbalances before you prepare.

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Genre Benchmarking

Compare the script's structural arc against produced films in the same genre. Understand whether the pacing matches what audiences in this genre expect.

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Act Structure Analysis

Precise detection of act breaks and turning points. Confirm that the structure lands where it needs to before you commit your schedule around it.

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Draft Comparison

Upload revised drafts alongside earlier versions. See exactly which scenes changed structurally across rewrites so you know whether the revisions solved the problem.

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Shareable Analysis

Share a clean structural summary with producers, editors, or your first AD. A common reference point for production discussions without sharing the full script.

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Scripts Deleted After Analysis

The screenplay is deleted from our servers immediately after analysis. We retain only the structural arc data. The script stays with you.

How It Works

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Upload

Submit the screenplay. Analysis takes a few minutes.

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Analyse

Receive a scene-by-scene intensity map and act structure breakdown.

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Benchmark

Compare the script's arc against produced films in the same genre.

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Prepare

Bring structural data into your conversations before principal photography.

Where It Fits

Pre-Production Prep

Understand the structural shape of the material before you schedule a single day. Know which scenes carry the most narrative weight and ensure your prep reflects that, not just the production complexity.

Development Conversations

Use structural data to ground your notes on unfinished drafts. Replace vague pacing feedback with specific, scene-level observations that writers and producers can act on.

Attaching to a Project

Before you commit to a project, benchmark the script against comparable produced films. Understand the structural gap between the material as it stands and the films it is trying to compete with.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does structural analysis help a director prepare for a shoot?

It gives you a scene-level intensity map of the entire script before you step on set. You can see exactly where the structural weight of the film sits, which scenes carry the most narrative load, and where act breaks land in the page count. This is useful for scheduling, for conversations with your editor about the shape of the cut, and for identifying scenes that may need to work harder than they currently do on the page.

Can I analyse a script I have been hired to direct before rewrites are complete?

Yes. Analysing an early draft is often more useful than waiting for a locked script, because it gives you structural data to bring into development conversations. You can upload multiple drafts as rewrites progress and compare the arcs to confirm the changes are improving the structure.

What does benchmarking against comparable films show me?

It shows you the structural arc of films that were produced and released in the same genre, so you can see whether the script you are preparing follows a similar shape or deviates significantly. A thriller that structurally resembles a drama is useful information. A second act that flatlines relative to comparable films tells you something specific about where energy needs to be added.

How do I use this when working with a producer or development executive?

You can share the analysis result directly via link. They see the same structural arc, act breakdown, and benchmark comparison without accessing the script itself. It gives both parties the same objective reference when discussing pacing, act structure, or the impact of a revision.

What is in the benchmark catalogue?

Structural arc data for 200+ produced films across drama, thriller, comedy, horror, and other genres. You can browse the catalogue before signing up to see which titles are included and how their arc shapes are mapped.

What file formats does Quanten Arc accept?

PDF and Final Draft (.fdx) files. Standard screenplay formatting produces the most accurate scene-level detection.

Is the script kept confidential?

The full screenplay is deleted from our servers immediately after analysis completes. We retain only the structural arc data: scene intensity scores, act markers, and benchmark comparison data. No readable screenplay content is stored.

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Scripts Stay Confidential

Submitted screenplays are deleted from our servers immediately after analysis. We retain only the structural arc data. No readable script content is stored at any point.

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Browse the Benchmark Catalogue

The catalogue contains structural arc data for 200+ produced films. Browse before you sign up to see which titles are represented and how their structural arcs are shaped. View the catalogue →

See what structural analysis looks like.

Browse the catalogue of produced films, then see the plans available to start analysing your own material.