Action (description)—This is the description of the action that is taking place in the scene. Generally more sparce than screenplay since sitcoms are dialogue-driven. Some sitcoms place the Action in parentheses (as in the Sitcom II template).
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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ALL CAPS. |
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Single-spaced within the paragraph and double-spaced between paragraphs. |
EXAMPLES:
Sitcom I
ACT ONE
A
FADE IN:
INT. MANHATTAN HIGHRISE - DAY
TINA SITS ON THE EDGE OF THE COUCH PLAYING SOLITAIRE JENGA. A SHAKY TOWER OF PIECES WOBBLES ON THE COFFEE TABLE.
AMIR BURSTS THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR. HE IS ALL SMILES.
NOTE: Certain items are underlined in Action: The first instance of a character's name; character entrances and exits; sounds or effects.
Sitcom II
ACT ONE
A
FADE IN:
INT. MANHATTAN HIGHRISE - DAY
(TINA SITS ON THE EDGE OF THE COUCH PLAYING SOLITAIRE JENGA. A SHAKY TOWER OF PIECES WOBBLES ON THE COFFEE TABLE.)
(AMIR BURSTS THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR. HE IS ALL SMILES.)
NOTE: Certain items are underlined in Action: The first instance of a character's name; character entrances and exits; sounds or effects.
