screenplay layout with examples



lesson objective...


  • to know how to lay 

example:

INT. THE BEACON SCHOOL - S10. AFTERNOON

we are in a hot classroom. an ugly old teacher is screaming at some sixth formers.

Mr.Molyneux

I absolutely cannot believe none of you revised!

INT means interior / EXT means exterior - this must be designated at each time.
character's dialogue is centralised, along with the character name.


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FADE IN.

EXT. EPSOM DOWNS - TATTENHAM CORNER BENCH. AFTERNOON.

A young couple are sitting on a bench at Tattenham corner watching the sun begin to go down. 

MAX
How was your day?

AVA
Honestly... it could've been better but it's okay now I'm here. What about you?

MAX















































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