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Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/a/32255
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Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/a/32255
License name: CC BY-SA 3.0
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

No, do not use a new scene heading each time. Use [**INTERCUT**](http://www.screenwriting.info/15.php), described at the link.

Basically, a scene heading for each separate scene, then "intercut between X and Y [and Z and ...]. Then exposition or dialogue without new scene headings.

The following excerpt is cut and pasted from the link as an example; pardon any screenplay formatting errors.

> INT. SHERRI'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
> 
> Sherri starts disrobing in front of her open bedroom window.
> 
> INT. LENNY'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
> 
> Lenny gets up to cross to the fridge to get a beer. He looks out his window and catches a glimpse of Sherri across the courtyard. He freezes, watching her.
> 
> INTERCUT BETWEEN LENNY AND SHERRI
> 
> Sherri sits on the bed and unbuttons her double-breasted suit jacket.
> 
> Lenny moves closer to the window for a better vantage point.
> 
> Sherri stands, hopping a few feet, trying to step out of her skirt.
> 
> Lenny, eyes glued to Sherri, moves to keep her in view. He slams his bare foot into a dumbbell on the floor.

**Another example:**

> INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
> 
> Sherri, comfy on the couch, is reading a book when the phone rings. She answers it.
> 
> SHERRI
>     
> Hello?
> 
> EXT. PHONE BOOTH - REST AREA
> 
> Lenny sips a Coke as he talks.
> 
> LENNY
>     
> Hey Honey, I'm in Barstow.
> 
> INTERCUT BETWEEN LENNY and SHERRI
> 
> SHERRI
>     
> Oh, Honey, that's great...
>     
> you'll be here by morning.
>     
> LENNY
>     
> Yep... I've got the pedal to the
>     
> metal.

Original score: 6