Scene Heading

Also known as a “slug line,” the scene heading briefly describes where each scene takes place. It should be written in all caps and use periods and hyphens to properly segment each part, which are:

• General location: Decide whether the scene takes place inside or outside of the specific location. Use INT. (for interior) or EXT. (for exterior). 

• Specific location: This is exactly where the scene takes place and where the camera is located in reference to the characters,

• Time of day: Include the time of day to set the scene. Times of day include DAY, NIGHT, and EVENING.

Here are a few examples:

• EXT. SAUCED HOG BIKER BAR – NIGHT

• INT. DRAB OFFICE – DAY

• EXT. GRAND CANYON – EVENING

Actions

Subheaders are like small slug lines that are more casual and explain when the scene occurs in another place or time (ex: Students are filing in. Cady approaches the teacher to introduce herself).

Dialogue

This element goes under the all-caps-and-centered character name, centered and justified. you can add () to give actors reactions or directions, but use it sparingly 

LILY

(sad)

Why did you do that? I had this under control! You

never trust me.

Putting it all together ----------

INT. HOMEROOM. – Day

Students are filing in. Cady approaches the teacher to introduce

MR. DUVALL

...so let's help her adjust to academic life here at Evanston. Her name is...

(reads from note card)

Caddy Heron. Where are you, Caddy?

CADY

Oh, that's me. It's pronounced like