Screenwriting : Places for Flashbacks, Flash-forwards in Your Script by NicKhil Chavan

If it takes place in one place then place it in the scene heading. Make sure it is necessary to your story to use a flashback.

Hi NicKhil. Do keep in mind that flashbacks generally are not a good idea... Many times, they are used as a crutch; a lazy way to introduce exposition. There's a bit of an industry bias against them in spec scripts. So, unless your flashback moves the story forward, avoid them. Perhaps look at "Slumdog Millionaire" as an example of flashback/flash-forward, in which both did pay off dramatically and were used successfully. :) But, to answer your question; yes, flashbacks can be labeled like a montage. Written as follows: FLASHBACK - TRAIN ACCIDENT John, as a child, runs along the train tracks. He sees a train coming; jumps on and off the rails playing chicken with the train. With the train nearly upon him, he tries to leap away but his foot catches on a rail. BACK TO PRESENT DAY The above format works well for a short sequence. But, if you are doing something longer then one of the following scene headings could work better: FLASHBACK - EXT. TRAIN TRACKS - NIGHT EXT. TRAIN TRACKS - NIGHT - FLASHBACK EXT. TRAIN TRACKS - NIGHT (FLASHBACK) Then, bring the scene back with something like these two versions: INT. OFFICE - DAY - BACK TO PRESENT DAY INT. OFFICE - DAY (BACK TO PRESENT DAY) If you need more information, I borrowed the above examples from "THE SCREENWRITER'S BIBLE" by David Trottier. In the book, he gives examples of how best to format series of shots; quick flashes; daydreams; imaginings; and visions. :) I hope that helps. Best of luck on your script!

FANTASTIC information Beth. I'm going back now to fix my NIGHTMARE. Thanks.