Screenplay Template and Cover Page

Are you an unpublished author trying to make your mark as a screenwriter?

  • Before you submit your work to a producer, make sure it's properly formatted with this free template.
  • This document sets out how the cover page should look, and shows how to format the actual script pages.
  • The blank Screenplay Template and Cover Page sample is a free download in MS Word format. Grab a copy.
Document Type: Microsoft Word
Last Updated: 26-July-2025
SKU: 2055
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