Film Script Coverage + Script Breakdown

Script Coverage - Script analysis -- story evaluation, structure, character, dialogue, pacing, tone, and marketability.

Script Breakdown Includes:

• Location and time of day (e.g., INT. COFFEE SHOP – DAY).
• Used to separate and organize each scene.

• Each scene is numbered for easy reference throughout production.

• All speaking and featured roles appearing in the scene.

• Non-speaking participants.

• Identify prop and hero props.
• Identify feasible wardrobe plans by the day and for continuity.

SCRIPT BREAKDOWN USES:

ADs, scheduling and call sheets.
Producers, for budgeting.
Props/Wardrobe/Makeup, plan their needs.
Script supervisors maintain continuity.