: Re: What are the differences between a script and a screenplay? There is usually a lot of confusion when it comes to these two terms. Some sources say that there is no (practical) difference between

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A screenplay is a script written for a screen, whether television or feature, but it's only used when the specifics of what's being worked on might be in question.

Formatting is very similar for both types of projects, the difference has to do more with pacing, the number of locations, acts and scenes than actual formatting differences. Also a stageplay has only one edition of the script (unless it's a musical, in which case there's a second book for lyrics) where as a screenplay has editions for each technical role. Originally, the screenwriter prepares a 'writer's draft', but the director and/or cinematographer then produces a 'shooting script' which has more information that pertains to their jobs (such as what locations they're filming at, how often, how long, what's needed at those locations, etc).

Depending on the complexities of the script, there may be several versions created for different departments and even cast members.

The bottom line is a screenplay is a script and the most readable one, the one a screenwriter produces, is the writer's draft (though that term is rarely used).

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