Screenwriting : Question by April Eilerman

April Eilerman

Question

I only know the simplistic screenwriting format. What is a 'panel' - a sequence? Is there a template? Could someone please post a format sample? Is there a required page number? Is this the right place to ask?

I appreciate any help you can provide.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, April Eilerman. I don't think I've heard of "panel" before. Where did you hear that at?

E Langley

Besides the obvious storyboard or comic book usage, panel is an informal and outdated description of a split-screen or multi-camera setups. It's not standard screenplay format. The 2008 version of "The Hulk" used panels but not sure how they're written in the script.

Page numbers are required in scripts. Not certain your question is understood.

A suggestion to buy "The Screenwriter's Bible." It's an invaluable reference.

Maurice Vaughan

Oh ok, E Langley. That panel. Thanks.

April Eilerman

Just got these, thanks ...what is the page count?

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, April Eilerman. The page count is how many pages your script is. Is that what you meant?

E Langley

Oh, number of pages. Ninety to around 120 + pages is the current target but it depends on the genre.

April Eilerman

Yes, I believe so. Like it MUST be 25 pages or will 10 do? Os it a scene per page?

E Langley

If you post exactly what you're trying to do we might be able to expand. Twenty-five pages or ten pages of what?

E Langley

A scene can be across a few pages or 1/8th page.

April Eilerman

E Langley your last comment helps a lot! Thanks!

E Langley

Welcome. Happy to help.

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