Tarantino helps the reader visualize the scene by mentioning the character’s accent and penchant for cigarettes. Characters are initially introduced in ALL CAPS.You can check out this article to understand how other tenses can be used.
Action is always written in the PRESENT TENSE.The Young Man has a slight working-class English accent and, like his fellow countryman, smokes cigarettes like they are going out of style. Two of these people are a YOUNG MAN and a YOUNG WOMAN. Here is how Tarantino introduces the characters: Introduce your characters, set the tone and avoid lengthy character profiles. What’s happening on screen that is the most important element to keep in mind.
ACTION: A Concise Breakdown of What’s Happening On Screen If you want to learn more about formatting, check out our ultimate screenplay formatting guide here. Kill your adjectives and move on to the good stuff. A GRIMY OLD SCHOOL COFFEE SHOP - LATE MORNING Imagine how distracting it would be if he had added even a couple of adjectives. He wants the reader to absorb the setting at a glance because he knows that action and dialogue are where his story really comes to life. Tarantino is known for his chatty characters and love of detail but he keeps the scene heading as basic as possible. Notice the simplicity of the opening scene heading. (exterior) + name of location + time of day (vague) The scene shown above is the opening of Pulp Fiction. Scene headings are simple instructions: They tell the director and actors where the scene is set and the time of day. SCENE HEADINGS: Info without the ArtĮvery scene starts with a scene heading (or slugline). Stay tuned for all our tips and tricks to format your first screenplay or spec script. Opening scene of Pulp Fiction by Tarantino
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