Script format for a short film When it comes to screenplay formatting , there’s no difference between a short and a feature. Scene headings , action lines , dialogue , parentheticals —all of ...

Gabriel Miller, “A Reasonable Request”: For me the key to writing a good short film script is restraint. Telling the story of a moment, rather than attempting to cram a feature into 15 minutes.

Our Take. How to Write Short is a rare book. It’s certainly an essential addition to any writer’s library, but it’s also a practical guide for everyone who tweets, comments, has to email ...