![]() Each one starts with either “EXT” (exterior) or “INT” (interior), the location and the time of day. The first words of any screenplay are “FADE IN,” which indicates the start of the film/TV show. The bottom margin is set at a quarter of an inch and the left margin is set at 1.5 inches. The top margin is set at one inch, as is the right margin. Only the title page and first page have no number. Page numbers are always placed at the top of the page, flush to the right margin, with a period after the number. It also gives a reasonable way to guess the length of the movie (at this font and size, about one screenplay page is one minute of screen time). Over the years, people in the film and TV industry have chosen this size and font for readability. Screenplays require Courier font at size 12. These are all discussed in much greater detail as part of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screenwriting degree program. They are important to master to demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to doing the job correctly. The following provides an overview of the most important parts of screenplay formatting. It can seem intimidating for those just starting out, but it’s actually simple once you understand how to use formatting standards and avoid common pitfalls. ![]() But correct screenplay formatting is also key to the profession. Learning how to write a compelling screenplay is the primary goal of all s uccessful screenwriter s.
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