Creating a Title Page for a Screenplay

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What elements should be included on the title page of a screenplay? What information should be included and what is the proper format for a title page?

The title page of a screenplay is a crucial part of the screenplay. It should include the title of the screenplay, the author’s name, the date of completion, and the contact information for the author. It should also include a copyright notice, the name of the production company, and any other pertinent information. The title page should be formatted correctly and have the correct font size and type. It should also be properly aligned with the rest of the document.

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A title page should appear at the beginning of a screenplay, typically following the credits. Here’s what you should include:

• Title: Your title should be centered in the middle of the page with the film’s title in all caps.

• Writer’s Name: Write your first and last name at the top of the page, left-justified.

• Contact Information: Include your contact information below your name, also left-justified. This should include your address, phone number and email.

• WGA Registration Number: If a script has been registered with the Writer’s Guild, include the WGA registration number at the bottom of the page, right-justified.

• Copyright Notice: Include a copyright notice that establishes the year in which the work was created and the writer’s name. It should look something like this:” Copyright (year) (Your Name). All rights reserved.”

For a more detailed explanation, you can check out this helpful guide from ScreenCraft: https://screencraft.org/2019/04/17/screenplay-title-page/

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The title page of a screenplay is an important element and it should include the following information:

The Title of the screenplay – Make sure that it is centered on the page, in bold font and slightly larger than the rest of the text.
The Author’s Name - Include the author’s name directly underneath the title in the same font and size.
Contact Details - Include the author's address, email, phone number and other contact details.
Registration Information - If the screenplay has been registered with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) or another organization, then include the registration details on the title page.
WGA's Title Page Elements - According to the Writers Guild of America, title pages should also include SLUG LINE/HEADING, LOGLINE/TAGLINE, GENRE and WGA Registration Number.

For more information on creating a title page for a screenplay, you can refer to this helpful guide from the Writers Guild of America: https://www.wga.org/members/formats/index.html.