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Q&A How should I write this scene heading? Let me explain

In my screenplay, I have a character that’s a 20 year old college student. He lives at home. His name is Brett. Another character pulls up to Brett’s house. Should the scene heading read: EXT....

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Marcus Meier‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T07:26:06Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Marcus Meier‭ · 2019-12-08T07:26:06Z (almost 5 years ago)
In my screenplay, I have a character that’s a 20 year old college student. He lives at home. His name is Brett.

Another character pulls up to Brett’s house.

Should the scene heading read:

EXT. BRETT’S HOUSE

I wouldn’t want the reader to think that Brett OWNS this house.

or maybe the scene heading should read:

EXT. BRETT’S PARENTS’ HOUSE.

But I wouldn’t want the reader to think that ONLY Brett’s parents live here.

Thanks!

Marcus

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2017-11-26T03:39:05Z (almost 7 years ago)
Original score: 1