Screenplay
Write, import and export a formatted screenplay on the Canvas, next to your images, videos and Copilot.
A Screenplay on Morphic is a script in standard screenplay format that lives on the Canvas. Each line formats itself as you type: scene headings, action, characters, dialogue and transitions each land in their place on the page. Import from Fountain, Final Draft or PDF, edit with Copilot or your team, and export in the same formats.
Use a Screenplay for scripts. A Document leaves the layout to you. New to screenplays? Start with Screenplay basics.
Add a screenplay
- Open a file. You land on the Canvas
- Click '+' in the toolbar at the top left, then 'Screenplay'. Or right-click an empty spot and choose 'Screenplay' under 'New'
- It opens full screen, untitled. Start typing
- From Home: 'Create new' > 'Screenplay' makes a new file with the screenplay open
- To bring in a script you already have: 'Upload screenplay' in the same menus. See Import and export
- To close it, click 'X' at the top right. It stays on the Canvas as a card; click 'Open' to edit again
- Every screenplay is saved to your assets. In Assets, pick 'Screenplay' in the 'Type' filter to list them
Line types
| Line type | Holds | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Scene heading | Where and when | INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY |
| Action | What we see and hear | The morning rush. MAYA (20s) waits in line. |
| Character | Who speaks | MAYA |
| Parenthetical | How a line is said | (to the barista) |
| Dialogue | What they say | One coffee, please. To go. |
| Transition | How the scene ends | CUT TO: |
| Shot | A camera angle | CLOSE ON HER PHONE |
Editor layout
- Top: line type buttons, with the current line's type highlighted, 'Bold', 'Italic', 'Underline', 'Undo', 'Redo' and download
- Top right: '...' for more options, 'X' to close
- Left: the 'Scenes' pane
- Right: Copilot, with the screenplay attached
All Screenplay guides
- Screenplay basics: how a script reads, scene heading codes and abbreviations
- Write a screenplay: formatting, keys, shortcuts and scenes
- Import and export: file formats, limits and errors
- Edit with Copilot: rewrites, Copilot edits and teamwork
To plan and write a whole series of short episodes, see Write a micro-drama series.
That's what a Screenplay is on Morphic. Use it for any script that will become shots.
If you have any trouble or have any questions, feel free to reach out. We're happy to help. Write to us at support@morphic.com.