Thread: Screenplay Format

I don't put any date on it at all. Why should I?


Let me guess...your screenwriting program wants you to.

Hi all,
I'm a 2nd year MBA student at the UCLA Anderson School. I've been working on creating a web-based alternative to Final Draft called Scripped (scripped.com). We've been up and running online for about a year, and the reception has been positive so far Even though we don't have all of the pre and post production functionality of Final Draft, we do have all of the tools a writer needs to complete his or her screenplay.

I would love to hear your feedback on the site, Thanks very much.
Sincerely,
Sunil Rajaraman
sunil@scripped.com

Hey Sunil -

I checked out scripped and it looks awesome. That's just the thing a lot of my writer clients are looking for. i.e. Not spending a week's pay on a screenwriting program!

Brian

I would like to thank the academy and all those who helped out on this. *start to cry* it is a true honor and I wish that everyone could share my joy on this occasion. And I would like to tell you that, yes, this is a mustard stain on my shirt. I couldn't come without it and if I had a decent suit it would ruin the tradition of horrible outfits.

I love the way that the format was presented. It's also very helpful.

Is Courier New the same as Courier? Is there a difference Hollywood Standard wise?

Tried scripped.com - absolutely excellent!!

Originally Posted by Screenplay Readers

That's just the thing a lot of my writer clients are looking for. i.e. Not spending a week's pay on a screenwriting program!

Celtx - free. And has Project Central for getting feedback too.

Originally Posted by Jp

Here is a link to the industry standard in screenplay format.
http://www.oscars.org/nicholl/format_a.txt

That's one strange formatting!

Originally Posted by Neo

Is Courier New the same as Courier? Is there a difference Hollywood Standard wise?

They are slightly different. I don't think the Hollywood guys know well enough about typography to notice the difference.

Link is broken last time I checked it.

they changed things around a bit... here's a live link:
http://www.oscars.org/awards/nicholl/scriptsample.pdf
and for some tips:
http://www.oscars.org/awards/nicholl/resources.html

download Final Draft - that is the industry format used everywhere. I think it's free on some sites. I use it and wouldn't do without it. PS if and when you get it use Cole&haag format nothing else will do.

I haven't noticed any reference to Page 2 Stage which is now free. Is it usable/good/terrible? Has anyone any experience?

the link doesn't work.