Film Script Format Generator
Better script formatting
StudioBinder’s script format generator helps you write, share and collaborate on screenplays online.
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Guide your script to production
StudioBinder's script format generator seamlessly syncs with our production suite which includes script breakdowns, shooting schedules, storyboards, shot lists, call sheets and more.
Script Format Generator
Write with professional formatting
StudioBinder's movie script format generator aligns with industry standards of formatting. Everything from font size and margins to dialogue and action lines, the styling is standardized so you can focus on utilizing our video script generator.
Script Outline
Structure your story beats
StudioBinder provides script outlining so you can jot down your notes, refine the story structure, develop characters arcs, and much more right alongside our script writing app. You can also embed videos, insert photos, use bullets, checkboxes and more.
Script Upload
Upload and continue writing
Upload screenplays that were already started in Final Draft, Celtx, Fountain, Word, Text or a script PDF file. Simply drag and drop into StudioBinder’s movie script creator and we'll make sure formatting is retained to avoid any additional work.
Script Versioning
Save and organize script versions
StudioBinder’s script format generator provides unlimited script versions that are securely stored with color-coding according to WGA standards. Flip between versions at any point and without risk of losing any work.
Script Collaboration
Collaborate with partners
StudioBinder's movie script maker makes it really easy to collaborate on screenplays. Simply share a private link with a co-writer or collaborator, receive feedback and resolve script notes in one place.
Sync Your Script
Re-sync and get started on pre-production
When your screenplay has a final draft, it's time to sync it with your project and begin building your script breakdown, shooting schedule, storyboards, shot lists, call sheets and more.
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Import Scripts
Import existing scripts from Final Draft, Fountain, PDF, etc.
Title Page
Generate a title page for your script that exports with PDFs.
Autosave Settings
Adjust auto-save settings, from 20 sec to 10 min.
Script Outline
A scratchpad for all your ideas, inspirations, and reminders.
Scene Numbering
Choose between digits, letters, or custom scene numbers.
Revision History
View and restore auto-saved changes from the past.
Lock Screenplay
Lock your script to prep it for the remaining pre-production steps.
Generate PDF
Export PDFs with customizations like layout, color, scenes, etc.
Export SBX
Export a .SBX file to import into other StudioBinder accounts.
Header & Footer
Include a custom header and/or footer with your script PDF.
Watermarks
Add watermarks to your exported script PDF for extra security.
Renumber Scenes
For a clean slate after locking a script, reset scene numbers.
Screenplay Example
View script format demo
Explore StudioBinder’s movie script format generator and view industry-standard formatting first-hand.
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Script Format Generator FAQs
Script formatting basics explained
If you wanted to write your script in a word processor, you'd have to manually format it as you went. But nothing kills creative momentum faster than that. Instead, leave the formatting work up to a script format generator like StudioBinder.
No, Microsoft Word doesn't have a script format setting. You would have to manually format the script yourself.
To create your own script, start by brainstorming your idea. Collect any and every idea you come up with. And then you start to organize those ideas into a story outline. From there, just start writing one scene at a time and you'll soon end up with a full screenplay.
If you ask most writers, the golden rule of screenwriting is "show, don't tell." In short, this means that when writers over explain or if the dialogue is too "on the nose," it can feel false and fabricated. The goal of a story is to transport the audience/reader out of their world and into the story world. But when the writing feels unnatural, that illusion can easily be broken.
The 3-line rule simply states that action description should be limited to three-line chunks. This helps with readability so that the flow of the script isn't interrupted by a wall of text.
How to write a screenplay in StudioBinder
Open StudioBinder on your browser.
Click the Screenwriting tab on the project homepage.
Press the "New Screenplay" button and give it a title.
Open the Script Outline to organize your notes and plan out the structure.
Start writing your initial draft. Create a revision draft for each subsequent rewrite.
Press the "Sync to Project" button so that the script will integrate with other StudioBinder features.
When you're done writing and ready to start pre-production, click the "lock script" button.
Share your script with view-only links, invite collaborators or team members to get feedback.
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