Screenplay Format Example
SCREENPLAY FORMAT EXAMPLE
Created by: [Your Name]
Introduction
Welcome to the detailed screenplay example for the year 2051. This script is designed to assist in pre-production by providing a clear, formatted approach for the production team. The content is comprehensive, with scene headings, character actions, dialogues, and transitions formatted for easy understanding and deployment.
Scene 1: INT. FUTURISTIC CITY - NIGHT
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Character Names |
Dialogue |
Parentheticals |
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JANE MARK |
"It's been a long night." "You don't say. I haven't had a moment's peace." |
(Tired) (Chuckles) |
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Action Description The cityscape glows with neon lights. Hover cars zip by in organized lanes in the skyline. People, dressed in metallic and holographic attire, walk briskly on the elevated sidewalks. |
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Scene 2: INT. JANE’S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
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Character Names |
Dialogue |
Parentheticals |
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JANE MARK |
"So, what's our next move?" "We need to intercept the trade deal tomorrow." |
(Sipping drink) (Focused) |
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Action Description The apartment is a mix of modern and vintage decor. Jane pours herself a drink while Mark inspects a holographic map projected on the wall. |
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Scene 3: EXT. DARK ALLEY - NIGHT
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Character Names |
Dialogue |
Parentheticals |
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JANE MARK |
"Stay alert. This could get messy." "Got your back." |
(Whispering) (Nodding) |
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Action Description The alley is shrouded in shadows, with steam rising from the ground vents. Jane and Mark fall into position, their faces lit by the soft glow of their tactical devices. |
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Scene 4: INT. UNDERGROUND BUNKER - NIGHT
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Character Names |
Dialogue |
Parentheticals |
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JANE MARK |
"We're in. Downloading the data now." "Hurry. We've got company." |
(Typing furiously) (Anxious) |
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Action Description The bunker is filled with monitors and equipment. Jane and Mark access the mainframe, while red alarms flash. |
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Notes/Annotations:
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The city should have a blend of future tech and familiar elements for relatability.
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Jane's apartment decor should reflect her dual nature - modern yet nostalgic.
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Ensure the bunker scene's lighting and alarms convey urgency and danger.
