Action (description)—This is the description of the action that is taking place in the scene.
Formatting
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Flush with the left margin (1.5"). |
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Right margin is approximately 1.0" from the right edge of the page and staggered. |
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Sentence case. |
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Single-spaced within the paragraph and double-spaced between paragraphs. |
EXAMPLE:
INT. GRANNY ALTHEA'S CAFE - DAY
The diner is full to capacity, as is typical on a Saturday. The UNSHAVEN MAN sits at the counter staring into his coffee cup.
NOTE: The first instance of a character that is mentioned in Action is in ALL CAPS; all subsequent occurrences are Initial Caps.
