Screenplay tab in Collab projects

Structure scenes, share script material, and keep narrative flow aligned with visual direction and project timing in the Screenplay tab.

Purpose

The Screenplay tab keeps script or scene planning material available to the team throughout the Production stage of a Collab project.

Use it to:

Structure the narrative into scenes with clear locations, characters, and descriptions.
Add script pages or dialogue for each scene.
Coordinate scene flow with the visual direction in Moodboard.
Keep scene timing aligned with the Schedule.

Treat the Screenplay as the working reference for narrative structure and scene content. Cross-reference each scene with the Moodboard for visual style and the Schedule for timing.

When to update it

Update the Screenplay whenever the narrative or scene plan changes.

Typical moments to update:

Before sending invites: Add the initial scene structure and any script material collaborators need to understand the project.
While invites are pending: Clarify scene descriptions, dialogue, and open narrative questions based on early feedback.
After acceptance: Confirm the working scene order, key dialogue, and responsibilities with collaborators.
During execution: Record revised, added, or removed scenes and verify that the Schedule still reflects the current plan.
Before production milestones: Review the Screenplay with the Moodboard and Schedule so narrative, visual, and timing decisions remain aligned.

What to include

Scene breakdown A numbered list of scenes with locations, characters, and a one-line description of the action or purpose of each scene.
Script pages and dialogue The script text associated with each scene, including clear scene headings and the dialogue or action needed for review.
Scene-to-schedule mapping The timing, milestone, or production activity associated with each scene so collaborators can connect narrative flow to project timing.
Visual references Links or references to the Moodboard material that establishes the visual style, setting, tone, or composition for each scene.

Best practices

Keep scene descriptions concise: Use one line to communicate the scene's purpose before collaborators read the full script material.
Use consistent scene headings: Identify locations and scene context the same way throughout the Screenplay.
Preserve scene order: Number scenes so collaborators can discuss changes precisely and identify where a scene belongs in the narrative.
Connect decisions across tabs: Update the Moodboard when a scene's visual direction changes and update the Schedule when its timing or production needs change.
Make revisions visible: When you add, cut, or substantially revise a scene, update the Screenplay and verify the related Schedule entry.

Review one scene at a time across the Screenplay, Moodboard, and Schedule. This makes it easier to catch a mismatch between the narrative, visual direction, and timing before the team begins work.

Workflow: keep your Screenplay useful

Establish the scene structure

Create a numbered scene breakdown with the location, characters, and a one-line description for each scene. Put the scenes in the order the team should use when discussing the narrative.

Success looks like: someone joining the project can understand the narrative structure and the purpose of each scene without reading the full script.

Add script pages or dialogue

Upload or write the script text for each scene. Use clear scene headings so collaborators can match script material to the numbered scene breakdown.

Success looks like: collaborators can find the dialogue or action for a specific scene and understand where that material belongs in the narrative.

Cross-reference visual and scheduling plans

Review the Moodboard for visual style references and the Schedule for timing. Confirm that each scene has the visual context and schedule information needed to support the planned work.

Success looks like: the Screenplay, Moodboard, and Schedule describe the same scene flow with no conflicting locations, sequence, or timing.

Share with the team

Notify collaborators that the Screenplay is ready for review. Walk through the scene structure, key dialogue, and any decisions that affect the Moodboard or Schedule.

Success looks like: project owners and collaborators share the same understanding of the narrative, scene order, and review priorities.

Update as scenes evolve

When you revise, add, or cut a scene, update its script material and scene number. Verify the related entries in the Schedule and the visual references in the Moodboard.

Success looks like: the Screenplay reflects the current narrative and every affected scene remains aligned with its visual direction and scheduled work.

Role-specific guidance

As the sender, you establish the initial narrative structure and maintain the Screenplay as the project changes.

Create the scene breakdown before sending invites so collaborators can understand the planned story and scene flow.
Add enough script material for collaborators to evaluate the work and prepare their contributions.
Coordinate Screenplay changes with the Moodboard and Schedule instead of updating one tab in isolation.
Walk collaborators through major scene decisions after they accept the proposal.

Success looks like collaborators can review the narrative, understand their role in the work, and identify the current version of each scene.

Common issues

Overview

Keep the project's goal, scope, and high-level timing aligned with the Screenplay.

Moodboard

Connect each scene's narrative purpose with its visual style references.

Schedule

Map scenes to milestones, deadlines, and production timing.

Collaborators

Manage the team members who review and contribute to the Screenplay.

Compliance

Review requirements that may affect scenes, script material, or production planning.

Pro Services

Coordinate services that support the planned scenes and production work.

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