Screenplay Format 101: The Basics (Video)

Here’s a quick crash course on screenplay formatting. In this short video, I cover the essentials—everything you need to know about the structure and formatting rules, no matter which software you’re using, whether it’s Final Draft, Fade In, or others.

While screenplay format has a specific architecture, I personally prefer writing in Fountain, a lightweight markup language that automatically handles formatting, making the process smoother and more efficient. Learn more about Fountain and how it simplifies screenwriting!

Here is also an-online tool that can help you transfer fountain language into screenplay fromat.