Script Breakdown

Your script,
broken down
in seconds.

Upload any screenplay and Slate instantly extracts every production element — cast, props, locations, wardrobe, VFX, SFX, and more — organised by scene. No manual entry. No missed details.

Scene 12 — INT. Warehouse — Night
Parsing…
Cast
Marcus, Elena, Guard #2
Location
INT · Night
Props
Briefcase, handgun, documents
Wardrobe
Marcus — suit / Elena — tactical
VFX
Muzzle flash composite
SFX
Practical gunshot, breakaway glass
Stunt coordinator requiredWeapons handlerNight shootPermit needed
Act I
How it works
Upload your screenplay
Drag and drop any PDF or Final Draft file. Slate accepts all major screenplay formats without conversion.
Slate reads every scene
Our parser moves through the script line by line — identifying scene headings, action, dialogue, and every production element mentioned.
Review and edit
Every extracted element is editable. Add notes, flag scenes, adjust tags. Slate learns from your corrections.
Share or export
Invite your AD and department heads into the breakdown, or export to PDF and CSV for on-set use.
Act II
What gets extracted
Scene headers
INT/EXT, day/night, location — parsed and tagged for every scene automatically.
Cast & characters
Every speaking and non-speaking role identified and cross-referenced across scenes.
Props & set dressing
Every prop in action lines extracted, scene-linked, and ready to track.
VFX & SFX
Visual and practical effects flagged at scene level with notes for your VFX supervisor.
Wardrobe & makeup
Continuity-critical costume and makeup notes extracted per character, per scene.
Export everything
One-click PDF or CSV export, formatted for your AD, HoDs, or on-set use.
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