MULTICAM SCRIPT FORMAT

Welcome to the Multicam Script Format Guide for Screenwriters. This guide provides a comprehensive template for creating a multicam script, ensuring a standardized approach for efficient production. The following sections will help you format your script correctly, with detailed mock content and suggestions to illustrate each part.

I. Title Page

Title of Show: Future Sitcom Adventures	Episode Title: The Great Escape
Written by: [Your Name]	Draft Date: July 30, 2054

II. Cast List

Character Name	Description
Alex	Protagonist, a witty young adult
Jamie	Alex's best friend, comedic relief
Pat	Alex's sibling, serious and logical
Jordan	Neighbor often gets into mischief

III. Set List

Set	Description
Living Room	Cozy, with a couch, TV, and coffee table
Kitchen	Modern, with a dining table and gadgets
Backyard	Open space with a garden and patio
Alex's Bedroom	Small, with a bed, desk, and posters

IV. Scene Headers

Scene Number	Location	Time
1	Living Room	Day
2	Kitchen	Day
3	Backyard	Evening
4	Alex's Bedroom	Night

V. Action Descriptions

Scene Number	Action Description
1	Alex and Jamie sit on the couch, watching TV.
2	Pat enters the kitchen, looking for snacks.
3	Jordan is in the backyard, trying to fix a broken fence.
4	Alex is in the bedroom, talking on the phone.

VI. Dialogue

Scene 1
Alex: Did you see that? I can't believe they ended it on a cliffhanger!
Jamie: I know, right? Now we have to wait another week.
Alex: It's torture. I was looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Jamie: Same here. They better have a good payoff for all this suspense.

Scene 2
Pat: Hey, do we have any chips left? I’m starving.
Alex: I think there might be some in the pantry. Check the top shelf.
Pat: Got it. Thanks!
Jamie: Don’t eat them all. We need some for the party tomorrow.
Pat: I’ll leave a few. Promise.

Scene 3
Jordan: (trying to fix the fence) This thing is falling apart. I need more tools.
Alex: Do you need any help out there?
Jordan: I think I’ve got it covered, but if you have a hammer, that would be great.
Alex: Sure, I’ll grab one from the garage.

Scene 4
Alex: (on the phone) I just don’t know how to tell them. It’s going to be awkward.
The voice on the Phone: You’ll find a way. Just be honest and straightforward.
The voice on the Phone: Exactly. It’s better to get it over with than to keep putting it off.
Alex: Thanks for the advice. I’ll call them now.

VII. Camera Directions and Stage Directions

Scene Number	Camera Directions	Stage Directions
1	Camera 1: Wide shot of the living room Camera 2: Close-up of Alex Camera 3: Close-up of Jamie	Alex and Jamie are seated on the couch.
2	Camera 1: Wide shot of the kitchen Camera 2: Close-up of Pat	Pat enters from stage left, heading to the fridge.
3	Camera 1: Wide shot of the backyard Camera 2: Close-up of Jordan	Jordan is near the fence, tools scattered around.
4	Camera 1: Wide shot of the bedroom Camera 2: Close-up of Alex	Alex is pacing while talking on the phone.

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