A feature film (or just “feature”) is a full-length film, the kind you
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Why is the last “w” of WGAw lowercase?
The “w” refers to “west,” as in “Writers Guild of America, West.”
What is a screenplay?
A screenplay is a script for a film or television show. It includes
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How do I describe a scene when some of the action takes place on a screen?
You can use ON SCREEN and BACK TO SCENE as ways to move from the scene
What does “Off him…” mean in a screenplay?
"Off him" indicates that the camera is on a character who is reacting
What does OOV mean?
OOV stands for "Out of View," and is used much like (O.C.) or (O.S.).
Do I need to register or copyright my screenplay?
Copyright automatically exists when you write something. Proof that
How do you indicate voiceover from a different point in time?
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