scenesare

Scenesare is a term used in discussions of narrative editing and screenplay design to denote the intentional selection, grouping, and ordering of scenes to shape a story's rhythm and thematic emphasis. The word appears to be a neologism formed from "scene" with a suffix that echoes Italian verb formation; its exact origins are unclear and it is not part of formal film theory. The concept is informal and mainly found in online forums, writer rooms, and independent filmmaking circles.

In practice, scenesare involves mapping a script or treatment to core emotional beats, inventorying the scenes, and experimenting with alternative sequences to test pacing, comprehension, and resonance. Practitioners may create beat maps, scene inventories, or lightweight storyboards, then restructure them to highlight character goals, reveal twists, or intensify tension. It is commonly used as a planning and revision technique rather than a final editing method.

Relation to other concepts: while related to montage and sequence design, scenesare emphasizes the logical and emotional ordering of discrete scenes rather than purely visual juxtapositions. It can complement traditional editing by clarifying what each scene must accomplish.

Criticism notes that scenesare can risk over-engineering narrative flow or diminishing organic discovery if applied too rigidly; proponents argue it clarifies narrative intent and can reveal pacing problems early. See also: montage, storyboard, screenplay, narrative pacing, scene.