Screenplay Template and Writing Document Templates (Word and PDF)

Every document below downloads as both Word (.docx) and PDF: a standard-format screenplay template, a two-column (video | audio) template, a complete sample screenplay and templates for the logline, premise, synopsis and treatment. All are set in 12-point Courier. In the Word version the Scene Heading, Action, Character, Parenthetical, Dialogue and Transition paragraph styles are built in — you pick the style and Word sets the indent. The PDF looks the same on every device; nothing shifts.

How to use the template

Download the document and open it in Word (or Google Docs / LibreOffice / Pages).
Click the line you're about to write and pick its type from the Styles list on the Home tab: Scene Heading, Action, Character, Dialogue…
Don't fight with indents, spacing or fonts — the style sets them.
Read the sample screenplay once before you start: format is learned fastest from an example.

Which document do you need when?

Logline: the first time you tell someone about your film, and in the first box of application forms.
Premise: as a compass while you write — keep your film's claim on the desk.
Synopsis: the standard document for competitions, festivals and funding applications.
Treatment: to test the structure before you move to the screenplay; funding packages often ask for it.
Screenplay template: while you write the film itself.
Storyboard and shot list: once the script is done and you're preparing to shoot.

Page size: A4 or US Letter?

The templates are set on A4 with the classic screenplay margins (1.5 inches on the left, 1 inch on the other sides). The text area also fits on US Letter, so the pages print on either paper without scaling. If you're submitting in the US and the brief asks for Letter, change the paper size in Word's Layout tab — the styles stay the same.

Templates and samples — Word and PDF

Ten documents: blank templates ready to fill in, and samples written from start to finish. In the Word version the paragraph styles are built in — you pick the style and Word sets the indent. The PDF looks the same on every device.

You can write without downloadingStart writing in screenplay format →Senaryum — opens in the browser, nothing to install. It formats the slug line, the action and the dialogue as you type.You can try it without an account; you'll need one to save and download what you write.

Blank screenplay template — standard formatOpen it in Word and start writing: Scene Heading · Action · Character · Dialogue styles built in, Courier New 12.Word (.docx)PDF

Sample screenplay — “The Scale”A complete 5-page short film script in standard format: slug lines, action and dialogue.Word (.docx)PDF

Blank two-column script templateAn empty video | audio table for ads, promos, documentaries and technical scripts.Word (.docx)PDF

Sample two-column script (video | audio)The same scene from “The Scale” in two columns: picture on the left, sound and dialogue on the right.Word (.docx)PDF

Logline template + exampleThe four parts of telling your film in one sentence, an example and a blank template.Word (.docx)PDF

Premise template + exampleYour film's dramatic claim: the theme–premise difference, an example and a blank template.Word (.docx)PDF

Synopsis template + exampleWhat a short synopsis is, a complete example and a blank template to fill in.Word (.docx)PDF

Treatment template + exampleScene-by-scene prose: the rules, a sample treatment and a five-part blank template.Word (.docx)PDF

Storyboard templateFrames to draw in + shot, size, movement and timing columns. Print it and fill it in by hand.Word (.docx)PDF

Shot list templateThe order of a shoot day: an empty table with scene, location, shot size, cast and notes.Word (.docx)PDF

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account to download the templates?

No. The documents download directly; no email address or sign-up is asked for.

Do the templates open in Google Docs?

Yes. The files are standard .docx, so they also open in Google Docs, LibreOffice and Pages. Most programs keep the paragraph styles.

Can I download them as PDF too?

Yes, every document also has a PDF version. Use Word to write and edit, and the PDF to read, print or send as it is. The font is embedded in the PDF, so it looks the same everywhere.

Can I use the templates in my own projects?

Yes, you can use the templates and the format freely — commercial projects included. The text of the sample screenplay is Senaryo Okulu's own work; you can read and study it with credit.

Is Word enough, or do I need screenwriting software?

With the right styles set up, you can write a professional screenplay in Word. Dedicated programs help with things like scene numbering, production breakdowns and comparing drafts. If you'd rather write in your browser, Senaryo Okulu's editor Senaryum sets the styles for you.