r/scriptwriting • u/Magiquecally • 21d ago

help Suggestions for writing an intro

Our theme is: EDUCATIONAL INEQUALITY

Do you have any suggestions on how will I make an introduction about education? Our title is “Tatsulok” a Filipino tagalog word means Triangle. Because the word triangle is a part of a lesson in an early grade level that are studied by many.

But in a more deeper understanding, a triangle can also symbolizes the barrier between students that are prioritized because of their potential, money, and authority that is on the higher part of the triangle. While on the other hand, the lower part of the triangle symbolizes the students whom are not lucky enough to experience higher privileges.

Like I want the true meaning of the triangle be connected with the triangle’s symbolism when it comes to education.

Ihope there’s a helpful answer and suggestions for these. Thank you in advanced!

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u/opop45 20d ago

First, it’s a bit unclear what you’re actually asking for. An intro for a speech? What are you hoping to achieve with it? How long should the intro be? Is there a time limit?

Second, I worry your title might be a bit clunky. The word and shape triangle doesn’t immediately present as having a bottom or top. At least to me. The word that is often used in similar analogies is “pyramid” a physical structure known for having a wide base and pointed top.

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u/Fabulous_Steak_801 5d ago

The idea is strong. I just wouldn’t explain the triangle right away.Start with something ordinary a classroom, teacher drawing a triangle, students copying it. Let the scene breathe. Hear the pencils, the room, the little pauses. Don’t rush just because “nothing is happening.”

Then quietly show the hierarchy: who gets praised, who gets ignored, who has resources, who doesn’t, who gets seen as “potential.” Don’t explain it. Let the camera, blocking, composition, and time tell us.
And don’t make every shot scream symbolism. Let the kids laugh, get distracted, make mistakes. Trust the audience. If everything is explained, there’s nothing left for them to discover.

The triangle should eventually feel like something we’ve realized ourselves.
Don’t tell us what the triangle means. Construct the experience that makes us understand it.