Cinematic & Storytelling

Narrative Films

Turn any story idea into a cinematic short film — from a single sentence to a finished video.

DollyDolly·May 13, 2026
6Guided steps
5Documents you keep
~20Minutes to a draft (est.)
~10Credits / video sec (est.)
What it does

From “I have an idea” to a finished short film

Most people have a story in their head but freeze the moment they try to make it — structure, dialogue, turning pages into footage. This skill takes you from one sentence to a complete, shootable screenplay, then generates the film itself. No screenwriting background needed.

  • 1Turn a vague idea into a tight, structured story
  • 2Get a real screenplay — characters, dialogue, scene by scene
  • 3Watch it become a finished video, automatically
The Invisible Man
A 4-minute short, written and filmed end to end
Sample
How it works

Six steps, and you stay in control

At each step you can see exactly what you put in and what you walk away with. Skip the details and just watch it build, or jump back in any time to tweak.

1

Share your idea

Tell us your story in a single sentence — a logline, a theme, even just a vibe. We lock in the direction and tone with you.

You bring
A one-line idea, theme, or reference
You get
A locked creative direction
Saved as Concept Card.
Sample outputconfigurable demo
Conceptnew
Tone — redemption drama Lead — the man nobody notices Hook — the choice no one sees him make
2

Meet the characters

We flesh out who is on screen — what they want, what they hide — and the world they move through.

You bring
Optional notes on anyone you already have in mind
You get
Lead characters with clear motives
Saved as Story bible Card.
Sample outputconfigurable demo
Arthur, 58, night-shift janitor character preview

Arthur, 58 — night-shift janitor. Wants to be seen; hides a stubborn dignity.

3

Shape the structure

Your story gets a real beginning, middle and end — plus an opening built to stop the scroll in the first few seconds.

You bring
Pick a pace: punchy or slow-burn
You get
A full act-by-act outline
Saved as Outline Card.
Sample outputconfigurable demo
Outlinenew
Act 1 — the find Act 2 — the temptation Act 3 — the return Act 4 — finally seen
4

Plan the scenes

Each beat becomes a concrete scene — where it happens, how long it runs, and what changes by the end of it.

You bring
Nothing needed — sit back
You get
A shot-ready scene list with timing
Saved as Scene list Card.
Sample outputconfigurable demo
Break room scene preview from the Narrative Films workflow

INT. break room — night · 20s · the wallet sits on the table, untouched.

5

Write the screenplay

We write every scene out — action and dialogue — into a clean script you can read end to end.

You bring
Nothing needed — sit back
You get
A finished short-film screenplay
Saved as Script Card.
Sample outputconfigurable demo
Scriptnew
“Why didn’t you let me take the deal?” She watches the city slide past. “Because I knew you’d lose.”
6

Generate the film

Pick a look, and the script becomes moving pictures — shot by shot, with voices and sound.

You bring
Choose a visual style & model
You get
Your finished short film
Saved as Film Card.
Sample outputconfigurable demo
Finished short film preview generated by Narrative Films

4-minute short · 12 shots · fully scored

Use cases

Everything it reaches for, so you don’t have to

You only ever talk to one assistant. Behind the scenes it calls on a whole production crew — here’s who shows up.

S

Story library

569 proven patterns for plots, hooks and payoffs

C

Character design

Keeps faces and looks consistent across every shot

I

Image generation

Turns each scene into a crafted keyframe

V

Video generation

Brings keyframes to life as motion

A

AI voices

Natural dialogue and narration in any language

M

Music & sound

Score and effects matched to each beat

Good to know

Questions people ask

Do I need to know how to write a script?+
No. You bring the idea — the skill handles structure, dialogue and pacing for you.
How long does it take?+
A full first draft usually lands in under 20 minutes. Turning it into a finished film depends on its length.
Can I change things along the way?+
Yes. Every step is saved as a document you can edit before moving on to the next one.
What do I walk away with?+
Five editable documents — from concept to full script — plus a finished short film.
How is it priced?+
Writing the script is light on credits. Video generation is billed per second of finished footage.