37 Best Screenplay Templates

1. Structure and Formatting Ensure the template enforces standard screenplay formatting (scene headings, action, character names, dialogue) with consistent margins and spacing. This keeps drafts professional and readable for collaborators and editors.

2. Character and Dialogue Guidelines Include clear slug lines, defined character entries, and restrained parentheticals to guide tone without clutter. This helps writers maintain pacing and ensure dialogue reads naturally on the page.

3. Revision Friendly Elements Build in placeholders for beats, loglines, and notes, plus clear versioning and change tracking. This makes updates easy without breaking the template’s formatting and aids collaborative workflows.