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#LyX 1.4.1 created this file. For more info see http://www.lyx.org/
\lyxformat 245
\begin_document
\begin_header
\textclass hollywood
\language english
\inputencoding auto
\fontscheme default
\graphics default
\paperfontsize default
\spacing other 0.90
\papersize default
\use_geometry true
\use_amsmath 0
\cite_engine basic
\use_bibtopic false
\paperorientation portrait
\leftmargin 1.5in
\topmargin 48bp
\rightmargin 0.75in
\bottommargin 30bp
\headheight 12bp
\headsep 24bp
\footskip 6bp
\secnumdepth 2
\tocdepth 2
\paragraph_separation indent
\defskip medskip
\quotes_language english
\papercolumns 1
\papersides 1
\paperpagestyle fancy
\tracking_changes false
\output_changes true
\end_header
\begin_body
\begin_layout General
[NICHOLL FELLOWSHIPS in SCREENWRITING]
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
http://www.oscars.org/academy/nichollindex.html
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
\begin_inset ERT
status open
\begin_layout Standard
\backslash
thispagestyle{empty}
\end_layout
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
Formatted text courtesy of Ann Garretson
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
http://www.halcyon.com/aga
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
Copyright 1998 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
----------
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
FILE NOTES
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
----------
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
Source: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (A.M.P.A.S.)
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
- The NICHOLL FELLOWSHIPS in SCREENWRITING
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
- http://www.oscars.org/nicholl/index.html
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
- E-mail: Greg Beal, gbeal@oscars.org
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
File Info: April, 1998 (online)
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
- http://www.oscars.org/nicholl/format_a.txt
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
- View in a monospaced font -- preferably 12-point Courier.
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
Copyright 1998 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
----------
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
Permission to use this script as a LyX example file was kindly granted by
Greg Beal, gbeal@oscars.org.
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
I added a few lines at the end of script about binding.
The original script ended with the words
\begin_inset Quotes eld
\end_inset
I'd never let you miss a meal.
\begin_inset Quotes erd
\end_inset
There were also references to tabs, which don't exist in LyX, so I made
minor changes in the text.
Apologies and kudos to Ann Garretson.
Be sure to thank her when you get your Oscar.
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
Garst R.
Reese
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
reese@isn.net
\end_layout
\begin_layout Standard
\newpage
\end_layout
\begin_layout Title
FOR A FEW DAYS MORE
\end_layout
\begin_layout Author
by
\newline
April Rider
\end_layout
\begin_layout Standard
\begin_inset VSpace vfill
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Right Address
April Rider
\newline
555 George St.
NNW
\newline
Kaplan, ND 77777
\newline
999-999-9999
\end_layout
\begin_layout Standard
\newpage
\end_layout
\begin_layout FADE IN:
\begin_inset LatexCommand \label{Joe}
\end_inset
\begin_inset LatexCommand \label{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
\begin_inset Note Note
status collapsed
\begin_layout General
Use Layout->Document
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
Spacing Other to set the spacing between lines.
A value of .85 is probably the minimum.
\end_layout
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
\begin_inset Note Note
status collapsed
\begin_layout General
To change:
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
\backslash
setlength{
\backslash
dialogindent}{1in},
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
\backslash
setlength{
\backslash
parenoffset}{.5in},
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
\backslash
setlength{
\backslash
dialogLength}{4in},
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
\backslash
setlength{
\backslash
parenLength}{2in},
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
\backslash
setlength{
\backslash
speakeroffset}{1.2in}
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
click TeX and enter new values as above.
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
Parenoffset is the offset to the left of parentheticals from speaker names.
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
Speakeroffset is the offset to the right of the dialog margin, so changing
dialogindent will automatically change the position of parentheticals and
speaker names.
\end_layout
\end_inset
\begin_inset Note Note
status collapsed
\begin_layout General
You can put your Speaker names in labels, the insert cross references to
the labels.
The printed version will automatically be capitalized in Speaker even if
the label is not capped.
This way you can use them in dialogue also, and change all references to
your Speaker's names just by changing the label.
\end_layout
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
\begin_inset ERT
status collapsed
\begin_layout Standard
\backslash
setlength{
\backslash
parenLength}{1.7in}
\end_layout
\begin_layout Standard
\end_layout
\begin_layout Standard
\backslash
setlength{
\backslash
dialogLength}{3.2in}
\end_layout
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout INT.
DRISKILL HOTEL SEMINAR ROOM - DAY
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
JOE and APRIL burst through the doors into a clean, well-lit seminar room
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
\begin_inset Note Note
status collapsed
\begin_layout General
Use the description after INT.
or EXT.
to keep it on the same page.
Narrative is the same, except that it allows a pagebreak before it.
Notice that I did not use the labels for Joe and April here because they
are upper-cased in discriptions only the first time they are used.
You could make extra labels, but I think it would be error-prone.
\end_layout
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Are we in time?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
How could they start without us? We're the main attraction.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
catches his breath as he leans against the podium at the front of the room.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
looking about the room
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
We are?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Don't be a moron.
You know we've been invited to Austin to discuss script format.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
But why is the room empty?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
and
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
both look out across the room -- rows of empty chairs and nary a person
in sight.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Okay, okay, don't panic.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
She takes three deep breaths.
Then she looks at her watch and smiles.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Continuing
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
We're an hour early.
We should rehearse.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Okay, you start.
Margins?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Left, 1.5 inches.
Right, 0.75 inches.
Top, 1.0 inch to the body, 0.5 inches to the number.
Bottom, 0.5 to 1.5 inches, depending on where the page break comes.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Page break?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Right above me.
Rules for breaking a page.
Scene headers, like INT., remain attached to Description.
If a page breaks between a Speaker and a one sentence Dialogue, move it
above the Speaker.
A long Dialogue passage would be split -- but I'll get to that later.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
What about fonts?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Courier, 12 point, 10 pitch.
Make sure it's a non-proportional version of Courier.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
's grimace suggests that he's deep in thought.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
What about bold-face or italics? Or a Gothic font? I love to jazz up my
scripts.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
No bold, no itals, no script fonts, no Gothic, no Helvetica, no Times Roman.
Stick with Courier.
That's the industry standard.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Oh, we're talking about industry standards?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
Suddenly,
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
bolts from behind the podium and runs out into:
\end_layout
\begin_layout INT.
DRISKILL HOTEL HALLWAY - DAY
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
glances up and down the hallway, then reaches back to open the door.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
calling
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
-- come on! There's no one here.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
walking through the door
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Ah, a scene heading.
Or a slug line, as I was taught in film school.
Always CAPPED.
What happens if we \SpecialChar \ldots{}
\end_layout
\begin_layout EXT.
TEXAS CAPITOL BUILDING - DAY
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
pinches himself as he stands with
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
before the seat of Texas politics.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
How'd you do that?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
There was a cut -- from the hallway to the capitol.
What'd you want to do -- ride in a cab?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Dialogue margins.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Left, 3.0 inches.
Right, 2.5 inches.
Of course, you can cheat those a tad.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
\begin_inset Note Note
status collapsed
\begin_layout General
These are from the paper edge, but you specify them from
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
the left margin using dialoglength and dialogIndent.
\end_layout
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
So, you have about 3.0 inches for each line of your dialogue?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
You've got it.
Though you can go out another three or four spaces to the right and no
one will hold it against you.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
jots down several notes on a 3 x 5 card, studies the card for a moment,
then scribbles another note.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
looking up
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
And the position of the speaker's name?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
All CAPS, and about 2.7 inches from the left margin.
Some writers center all the speakers' names.
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
\begin_inset Note Note
status collapsed
\begin_layout General
Use More to break up a dialogue across a page boundary.
It will put (MORE) at the bottom of the page, and insert the current speaker
name and (CONT'D) at the top of the next page.
You should not break mid-sentence.
\end_layout
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout More
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Personally, I don't think it matters.
The look of the script pages is slightly different in either case.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Hey, what happened?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
A page break appeared in the middle of my dialogue.
You use (MORE) at the bottom of the page to show that the speaker's dialogue
continues onto the next page.
Then (CONT'D) next to the speaker to show that it has roots in the previous
page.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
But not everybody uses MOREs and CONT'Ds, do they?
\end_layout
\begin_layout INT.
CAPITOL BUILDING - DAY
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
stares up into the dome.
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
examines the portraits of Texas governors on the nearby walls.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Some writers just plan their page ends so as to avoid them.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
considering
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
What about parentheticals?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Start them about a half-inch to the left of the speaker name.
In our case that would be at 2.2 inches from the left margin.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
And what are they for?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
For years, parentheticals were used to express emotion, the manner in which
a speaker spoke her lines.
Loudly, passionately, sadly, and so on.
In recent years writers have often used them for brief bits of action.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
going up a stairway
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Something like this?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
following him
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Exactly.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
How wide are parentheticals?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Not very -- about 1.5 inches.
And they should wrap to the following line when they extend beyond that
point.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
pointing up to the top of the page
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
If you place a parenthetical in the middle of a dialogue passage, it should
remain distinct from the dialogue.
\end_layout
\begin_layout EXT.
MISSISSIPPI RIVERBOAT - NIGHT
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
A gambling boat rolls slowly along the mighty river.
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
and
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
wander about its upper deck.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
I have to ask -- what happened to CUT TO:s between scenes.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Many writers still use transitions such as CUT TO: and DISSOLVE TO: between
scenes.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Those would introduce a new scene header?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
And typically a different time and/or place.
But many writers have dispensed with such transitions, feeling that a new
scene header signifies a cut without the need of any additional indicator.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
stares out at the river.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
How did we reach the Mississippi and when did the sun set?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
If you'd like \SpecialChar \ldots{}
\end_layout
\begin_layout EXT.
AIRPLANE - SUNSET
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
A jet liner cruises East across Texas.
\end_layout
\begin_layout INT.
AIRPLANE - SUNSET
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
A customized interior, replete with lounge chairs and sofas.
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
and
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
sip margaritas.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Is this a flashback?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Or it could be tomorrow.
Or next week.
\end_layout
\begin_layout TITLE OVER:
October 19, 1997
\end_layout
\begin_layout Continuing
\end_layout
\begin_layout General
\begin_inset Note Note
status collapsed
\begin_layout General
Selecting
\begin_inset Quotes eld
\end_inset
Continuing
\begin_inset Quotes erd
\end_inset
will insert the current Speaker followed by (continuing) as a parenthetical.
Don't worry, it will look right on the printed version.
\end_layout
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
You see, a few weeks have passed.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Okay, I didn't notice.
But I thought only DAY and NIGHT were allowed on scene headers.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Production managers would certainly prefer it that way, but many writers
use headers as a means of showing a particular time of day, especially
SUNRISE and SUNSET.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
So that's allowed?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
On writer's drafts, without a doubt.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
A writer's draft?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Essentially, any draft that hasn't been paid for.
Any draft to be sent to agents, studio execs, production companies, development
people.
Those are writer's drafts.
And they all should be FIRST DRAFTs, no matter how many versions the writer
has actually written.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
You really think so?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
That's my recommendation.
\end_layout
\begin_layout INT.
BLUE CAMARO - DAY
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
drives along Austin's Congress Avenue as
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
rides shotgun.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
You speak any foreign languages?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
in French
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Why do you ask? (Pour quoi tu demandes?)
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
What about action scenes?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
SUDDENLY, A BLACK CADILLAC whips around a corner, racing quickly towards
them.
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
punches the accelerator and -- THE BLUE CAMARO leaps forward, leaving a
trail of rubber.
The Camaro takes a left, then a quick right to accelerate into -- A DARK
ALLEY The Camaro quickly reaches a dead end, just as -- THE BLACK CADILLAC
pulls into the alley, sealing it shut.
\end_layout
\begin_layout EXT.
DRISKILL HOTEL DAY
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
leads a dazed and confused
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
to the front door.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
That's one way to do an action scene.
It's a variation on the Bill Goldman style that's used by many writers.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
coming to
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
But other writers just use normal description and standard scene headers
for action scenes, don't they?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Many do.
\end_layout
\begin_layout INT.
DRISKILL HOTEL ENTRANCE HALL -- PHONE BOOTH - DAY
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
A slightly less dazed
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
speaks on the phone.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
I thought we were walking together.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
(O.S.)
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
filtered
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Well, we were, but I realized a phone call was needed.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
You're filtered?
\end_layout
\begin_layout INTERCUT
\end_layout
\begin_layout EXT.
STATE CAPITOL PHONE BOOTH - DAY
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
With the dome looming large behind her,
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
speaks into the phone.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Only when you hear my voice over the phone.
Radio voices and phone calls often are filtered, though it's a convention
that isn't used by everyone anymore.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Let's try something easy.
What about page numbers?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Number each and every page, though you can start with page two.
The numbers should appear in the upper right hand corner, about 0.5 inches
down and 0.75 inches from the right page edge.
Those dimensions are not set in stone, but page numbers should always be
placed in the upper right hand corner.
\end_layout
\begin_layout INT.
DRISKILL HOTEL HALLWAY - DAY
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
walks slowly towards the seminar room.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
You know, that pronouncement almost seemed godlike.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
(V.O.)
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
If it were, I probably would have spoken in a voice over and not on the
phone.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
searches the ceiling, trying to decide just where this disembodied voice
is emanating from.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
What's a V.O.
used for?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
(V.O.)
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Oftentimes for narration, for a narrator's voice.
In film noir the protagonists often filled the audience in on their thoughts
or story details.
Documentary films are filled with voice over.
\end_layout
\begin_layout INT.
DRISKILL HOTEL SEMINAR ROOM - DAY
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
races past
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
to reach the podium first.
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
walks slowly past the still-empty chairs.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
At the podium
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
gestures with his hands as if he were making a major political speech.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Description
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
sneaks up behind him and mimics his movements -- until he notices.
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
spins to confront her.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Why I ought'a \SpecialChar \ldots{}
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
I was just demonstrating the way many writers break description into shorter
paragraphs.
I've seen blocks of description covering an entire page.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
That makes for tough reading, doesn't it?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
I know studio readers who just skip long description and read only dialogue.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
But there are pros who write scripts with extended descriptive passages.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
When you make a half-million or so per script, you can pretty much use any
format you want.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
climbs atop the podium.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
But when you're like me, you have to stick to format.
Is that what you're trying to say?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
That's the story.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
jumps down from the podium and runs out the door just as conference ATTENDEES
begin to enter.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Continuing
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
By the way, the first time you introduce a speaker in description, you CAP
his name.
And when you break dialogue with description, the standard is to place
"continuing" within parentheses when a speaker chatters on and on.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
watches as a number of people sit down before her.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Continuing
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Of course, many writers have dropped "continuing" from their repertoire.
I mean, it's obvious that I'm still speaking, isn't it? And that I never
stopped speaking.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
(O.S.)
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
shouting from beyond the door
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Hey,
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
, c'mon.
There's a buffet at the hotel and a shuttle leaving in two minutes.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Parenthetical
shouting
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
We haven't mentioned master scenes.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Narrative
A sheepish
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
enters, then glances about the room as he slowly approaches the podium.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
That one I know.
No CLOSEUPS, no WIDE SHOTS, no shots of any sort.
Just scene headers, description and dialogue.
And no scene numbers.
Those are left to shooting scripts.
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
Don't worry, I would never let you miss a meal.
Do you know how to make a script sandwich?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{Joe}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
A script sandwich?
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
\begin_inset LatexCommand \ref{April}
\end_inset
\end_layout
\begin_layout Dialogue
You need your script, two sheets of plain manila binding stock, a three
hole punch, and three 1.5 inch brass brads.
No title or name on the binding stock.
When you get it all assembled, you can hammer the brass brads down to make
it good and tight.
Now lets go eat.
\end_layout
\begin_layout FADE OUT
\end_layout
\begin_layout Speaker
THE END
\end_layout
\end_body
\end_document
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