Screenwriting : Names by Roberto Dragonne

The standards is you only use all caps when introducing a character in a screenplay. Some writers take creative liberties and change things up. Did you read this in a produced screenplay?

I think I read this on a sample online, but I'm not sure if it was produced. Thanks for your answer.

There are different standards in different countries. :-)

ive seen it both ways. personally, i think it gets distracting to cap every character everytime. Usually just when introduced. But you should also cap any extras or background roles in the scene. For instance, RUNNERS in the park pass by.

Thank you Sadie, Regina, Danny and Dan, very interesting points and advises.

Dan, i like to cap any character even if not casted just bc they still are there in the scene. Yes, most capping is for production or voice but even if random people are passing in the street, i usually cap that bc theyre in the scene.

Once they are introduced it's only polite for them to take off their caps...

I think I learned the same modality as William. Once the "limited use" character is introduced with CAPS, for the rest of the work caps is usually not used.

Thank you for asking this, Roberto. I was wondering the same thing since I've seen it both ways.

Yes Tivoli, this can be confusing. Thanks to all for your answers.

Instead of studying random scripts online, pick up a SCREENWRITERS BIBLE.

You're right Shawn, thank you!

I was scrolling down to share Screenwriters Bible, but Shawn is faster at the draw. It's my go-go. Robert McKee's Story addresses structure, style, etc. I have used both books in storying for my novels too! https://www.amazon.com/Story-Structure-Substance-Principles-Screenwritin...

Great Patricia, thank you!