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What are the metal things you see in screenplays called?

Tagged: formatting, presentation, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, terms

This is called a “brad” or a “brass brad.” Screenplays are traditionally presented on three-hole paper, but with only two brads: one in the top hole, and one in the bottom, as seen here. More from johnaugust.com Of course grammar matters How to write on the spine of a script How do you read a […]

How many acts does a TV show have?

Tagged: formatting, length, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, structure, TV

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How long is a short film?

Tagged: awards, festival, film, formatting, length, short film

There is no official consensus or definition for the length of a “short.” Any film shorter than 50 minutes qualifies as a short film for the Sundance Film Festival, while any film with a run-time under 40 minutes is eligible for the shorts categories at the Academy Awards. The longest of the ten movies nominated […]

What is a feature film?

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A feature film (or just “feature”) is a full-length film, the kind you buy a ticket for at your local theater. The term is also used to distinguish between films that are first shown theatrically versus those made for television. A modern feature is typically between 80 and 180 minutes long, but different groups have […]

How many acts does a movie have?

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What is the difference between a script, a screenplay, and a teleplay?

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“Script” is the most general of the three terms, and is not reserved for any specific type of media. “Screenplay” specifically refers to the script of a film or television program. “Teleplay” is even more specific, and is only used when referencing television scripts. So a teleplay is a type of screenplay which is a […]

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