Character Name—This element shows which character is about to speak.
Formatting
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Left margin is roughly 3.7" from the left edge of the page. |
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Right margin is approximately 1.0" from the right edge of the page. |
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Left justified (not centered) |
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ALL CAPS. |
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There is one blank line above each new Character Name. |
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The first instance of the character name mentioned in Action is ALL CAPS. |
EXAMPLE:
INT. GRANNY ALTHEA'S CAFE - DAY
The diner is full to capacity. The UNSHAVEN MAN sits at the counter. Staring at the gold amulet in front of him, his coffee untouched.
WAITRESS