The first key mistake is forgetting to have a philosophical conflict. This gives your story purpose and is the backbone of your film. If there's no beliefs or conflicts, the audience won't understand the point of the film. You can fix this by going back to the basics and focusing on the viewpoint vs viewpoint conflict. The second is having no narrative structure. Characters need wants and goals to give the story momentum. They also need a cost, which will create stakes. Having these will get your audience invested in your characters. You can fix this by clearly defining your character wants and the obstacles they face to get them. The third mistake is having too much exposition. The audience won't feel attached to the characters because they won't be able to fully understand the characters or know what their wants are. You can fix this by using dramatic storytelling structure and the Harmon circle. The fourth mistake you can make is having the story happen off screen. This is usually done through exposition told through dialogue. This doesn't drive the story or give it momentum. You can fix this by showing the events that the characters are talking about and making sure it follows the dramatic structure. Lastly, you don't want to rely on montages. This can be unnecessary, and a lazy way to show the passage of time and to convey your exposition.
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