Format
How do we indicate text appearing on screen?
SUPER: 3 YEARS LATER
LEGACY: 3 YEARS LATER
Another word for supporting characters' storylines.
Subplots, B-Story
The range in page length of an industry standard feature length screenplay?
90-120 pgs
In which sequences can we typically find dedicated time for exposition/contextual information?
Sequences 2 & 6
“Love conquers all” is an example of what?
Thematic Statement
The term for when two characters are speaking simultaneously.
Dual Dialogue
Typically an older/wiser character that guides our protagonist.
Mentor
What is the name of the font used in a screenplay?
Courier
Which sequences fit into which acts in a feature screenplay?
Act1:S1&2
Act2a:S3&4
Act2b:S5&6
Act3:S7&8
What is a plant payoff?
An element that shows up multiple times, with enoughfor either plot or for comedic value.
The correct order (from left to right) by indent on a screenplay page for the following: CHARACTER NAME - ACTION LINES - PARENTHETICALS - TRANSITIONS - DIALOGUE
ACTION LINES
DIALOGUE
PARENTHETICALS
CHARACTER NAME
TRANSITIONS
What is the purpose of the main relationship?
To mirror/showcase our protagonist's internal transformative arc.
What is the focus of sequence 5?
Subplots and Rising Stakes/Action
What is the first written line of any scene?
Slugline/Scene Heading
What are verbal and physical motifs?
Recurring, idiosyncratic behaviors of a character.
Describes the inflection or direction of a piece of dialogue.
In which sequence does our protagonist start leaning into change instead of resisting it?
Sequence 4
Why might a screenplay page be BLUE instead of WHITE?
To denote new changes to the screenplay known as revisions.
A 12-step structure used in many commercial films with a sole protagonist.
Hero's Journey Structure
What are the four corners of a character diamond?
-Motivation
-Habitual
-Flaw
-Unique Skill/AttributeThe difference between (O.S.) and (V.O.)?
O.S. refers to dialogue spoken by a character that is not visible on screen.
For example: This can be used to imply a character yelling from another room.
V.O. refers to a non-diegetic piece of narratized dialogue.
What does a S.M.A.R.T. goal stand for?
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Timebound
What is the name of the second agreement a writer signs with a production company that wants to produce their script?
Purchase Agreement
Traditionally, what is the latest sequence we introduce subplots (either in mention or fully introduced)?
Sequence 3
Explain an ironic ending.
When the protagonist gets what they want but not what they need or vis versa.