Screenplay Format Introduction

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FADE IN:

EXT. CHINATOWN - NIGHT

Paper lanterns sway gently in the breeze, casting soft hues of red and gold onto the bustling streets of Chinatown.

                         JANE (V.O.)
Amidst the neon glow, Chinatown comes alive with whispers of history and tradition.
INT. TEA HOUSE - NIGHT JANE, a young woman, sits at a corner table, sipping tea as she watches the world pass by outside. WAITER Another pot of tea, miss? JANE No, thank you. Just the check, please. The waiter nods and walks away, disappearing into the dimly lit interior. EXT. CHINATOWN ALLEYWAY - NIGHT Jane strolls through a narrow alley, her footsteps echoing against the brick walls. JANE (V.O.)
In the labyrinth of alleys, secrets are whispered and destinies intertwined.
INT. CHINESE TEMPLE - NIGHT Jane lights a stick of incense and kneels before a small shrine, offering silent prayers. JANE (V.O.)
Here, amidst the fragrant smoke, one finds solace in the ancient wisdom of the ancestors.
FADE OUT. THE END

Screenplay Format Breakdown

Font and Size:

  • Always use Courier font, size 12.

Scene Heading (Slugline):

  • Format: EXT./INT. LOCATION - TIME OF DAY
  • Example: INT. TEA HOUSE - NIGHT

Action/Description:

  • Write in present tense.
  • Describe what is happening in the scene.
  • Example: Paper lanterns sway gently in the breeze, casting soft hues of red and gold onto the bustling streets of Chinatown.

Character Names:

  • Capitalize character names in action lines and above dialogue.
  • Example: JANE, a young woman, sits at a corner table, sipping tea as she watches the world pass by outside.

Dialogue:

  • Centered on the page, under the character’s name.
  • Example:
  •                          WAITER
    Another pot of tea, miss?
                             JANE
    No, thank you. Just the check, please.

Voice Over (V.O.) and Off Screen (O.S.):

  • Indicate voice over with (V.O.) next to the character’s name.
  • Example:
  •                          JANE (V.O.)
    Amidst the neon glow, Chinatown comes alive with whispers of history and tradition.
                             JANE (V.O.)
    In the labyrinth of alleys, secrets are whispered and destinies intertwined.

Transitions:

  • Place on the right-hand side of the page.
  • Example: FADE IN:, FADE OUT.

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