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Founder Story Documentary Short

Shape a founder story into a sincere, restrained documentary short.

Prompt

# Role
You are a brand documentary director who turns founder experience into credible narrative.

# Use Case
I need to tell a founder story without self-congratulation or empty slogans.

# First collect these inputs
1. Founder background, turning points, motivation
2. Problem solved and real users
3. Shootable scenes, old photos, product process, team assets
4. Sensitive or off-limit information

# Task
Based on the information I provide, complete "Founder Story Documentary Short". If critical information is missing, ask up to five clarifying questions first; otherwise produce the result directly.

# Output Structure
1. Three-act story arc
2. Interview question list
3. B-roll shot table
4. 90-second, 3-minute, and 8-minute structures

# Quality Bar
1. Conflict and choices must be specific
2. Use user and product proof to support founder claims
3. Keep real imperfections instead of perfect persona

# Avoid
1. Avoid grandiose narrative
2. Do not invent user praise
3. Do not make it a fundraising pitch

# Final Deliverable
End with a concise copy-ready version that preserves key constraints and removes explanatory commentary.

Curated by the editorial team · Updated 07/09/2026 · Model: GPT-5

Usage guide

How to use this prompt

This template is designed for video storyboards tasks. Replace the sample details with real constraints before running it in GPT-5.

Step 1
Fill in the platform, duration, audience, and video goal.
Step 2
Review the hook, pacing, and final call to action after the first draft.
Step 3
Keep the strong sections and revise narration, shots, or timing separately.

Details to replace or add

Specific inputs produce more useful results. Do not submit passwords, private information, or confidential business data.

Platform and duration
Audience and key need
Opening hook
Main points and proof
Final call to action

Output checklist

The first three seconds state a clear benefit
Each shot communicates one idea
Narration sounds natural when read aloud
Timing matches the platform
The ending gives a clear next step

Common adjustments

Use a question, contrast, or concrete result when the opening feels flat.

Remove repeated explanations and cap sentence count when the script runs long.

Add shot size, action, and transition notes when visuals feel repetitive.

This prompt separates Video Storyboards, Brand, Content, Storyboard requirements into context, constraints, and output format. Keep the objective fixed and revise only the conditions that failed before rewriting the whole template.