Screenplay slug line

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In a screenplay a slug line tells the reader that the story has changed in location or time. It tells the reader where and when the action appears and the line comprises three parts:

• INT. or EXT. - is the scene an interior or exterior scene?

• Location - where does the action takes place?

• DAY or NIGHT - what is the time of day?

EXAMPLES

• INT. WAREHOUSE - NIGHT
• EXT. CONTINENTAL LODGE - DAY

Make sure there is a SPACE DASH SPACE between the LOCATION and TIME OF DAY

SCENE NUMBERING

Each slug line begins a new scene. In a shooting script, the slug lines are numbered consecutively. These scene numbers serve as mile-post markers in a script. This allows any part of the script to be referred to by scene number. Do not confuse these scenes with shooting sequences.