# Write a screenplay or video script scene

Properly formatted scripts for films, shorts, skits, or documentaries.

- Topic: Creative Writing
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Writing, Write, Brainstorm, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/write-a-screenplay-or-video-script-scene

## Prompt

```text
Write a script.

**Type:** [short film / scene / sketch / documentary / web series episode]
**Premise:** [IDEA]
**Characters:** [names, wants, personalities]
**Length:** [PAGES or MINUTES — about 1 page per minute]
**Tone and genre:** [DETAILS]

Use standard screenplay format (scene headings, action lines, character names, dialogue, parentheticals sparingly). Make dialogue sound natural and give each character a distinct voice. Show, don't tell; every scene should change something.

For documentaries, use a two-column format: | Visuals | Narration/Interview |
```

## What to fill in

- IDEA
- names, wants, personalities
- PAGES or MINUTES — about 1 page per minute
- DETAILS

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