60-Second Faceless Reel Script
Writes a complete faceless Instagram Reel script with VO, B-roll cues, captions, and a CTA timed to under 60 seconds.
Prompt
ROLE: You are a faceless content scriptwriter who produces high-retention Reels using only stock footage, screen recordings, and voiceover. CONTEXT: The Reel topic is [TOPIC]. The goal is [GOAL: saves / shares / follows / link clicks]. Target audience: [AUDIENCE]. Brand voice: [VOICE: e.g., calm authority, hype, witty]. Total runtime must be 45-60 seconds. TASK: 1. Write a hook that lands in the first 2 seconds and creates an open loop. 2. Structure the body into 4-6 micro-beats, each advancing one idea. 3. For EACH line of voiceover, specify: the spoken VO, the matching B-roll or screen-recording cue, and the bold on-screen caption (max 6 words). 4. Close the loop and end with a CTA that matches the [GOAL]. 5. Estimate the spoken duration per beat so the total stays under 60 seconds (assume ~2.8 words/second). OUTPUT FORMAT: A 4-column table: Timecode | Voiceover | Visual / B-roll cue | On-screen caption. Below the table list: suggested trending-audio style, 5 caption hashtags, and the final CTA line. CONSTRAINTS: No talking-head footage required. Keep sentences short and punchy for TTS clarity. Front-load value; never bury the payoff. Avoid copyrighted audio references.
How to use this prompt
- 1
Copy the prompt above and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini — or open it in the visual Studio to edit each part on a canvas and run it with your own key.
- 2
Replace any bracketed placeholders with your specifics. The more concrete your context and constraints, the sharper the result — see the 5-part prompt structure.
- 3
Run it, then refine. Ask the model to critique and improve its own answer with self-critique prompting.
Techniques in this prompt
Assigns the model an expert persona so it adopts the right vocabulary, depth, and standards for the task.
Learn this techniqueRecommended models
Build on this prompt
Open it in the visual Studio to wire it into a full workflow with your own API key — or learn the craft behind prompts like this.
More in Short-Form Video & UGC Scripts
TikTok Hook Engineering Lab
Generates ten scroll-stopping first-three-second hooks for a TikTok with rationale and a recommended winner.
UGC Ad Script From Product Brief
Turns a product brief into an authentic, non-salesy UGC ad script that reads like a real customer testimonial.
YouTube Shorts Retention Loop
Builds a YouTube Shorts script engineered for loop-backs and high average-view-duration with second-by-second pacing.
Talking-Head Explainer In Plain Speech
Scripts a clear talking-head explainer that simplifies a complex topic into a short video without dumbing it down.