W17 ISP: Screenplay Errors

ISP Week 17

Task: Identify Errors of a Screenplay

• Doesn’t use ‘FADE IN’ 
• Slug line needs to be in CAPITALS 
• Use correct terms in slug line (INT./EXT.) 
• Doesn’t need specific time (eg. 9am)- use either DAY/NIGHT 
• Character name should be in CAPITAS (Eg. CHRISTINE or EBONY) when they first appear in scene 
• Character name before their line should also be in capitals 
• Dialogue should be central indented to the left 
• Double spacing between lines 
• Page numbers 
• Must be written in present day and time