The format for your screenplay should be precise. This shows not only professionalism but also consideration for the reader, as elements in formatting help the reader's job.
Below you can read pdf files that shows the correct layout for a cinema screenplay and for the majority of TV drama scripts - especially those shot on film - with layouts for a TV studio drama and a TV monologue.
(If you are writing for a particular series, check with the series producers for their preferred layout requirements, which may deviate from the norm).
Layout for cinema and TV film drama (pdf)
Layout for TV studio drama (pdf)
Layout for TV drama monologues (pdf)
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You can also download a word template that you can save as a .dot file for use in MS Word for Windows. The paragraph styles have been set up to help you write in the correct format from the start.
Download MS Word script template to help you write your scripts
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