Job guide — Screenwriters

For screenwriters and co-writers: write, structure and develop the script all the way to the shoot.

1. Your role in Kinelux

The “Screenwriter” template gives edit access to the script, the bible and the structure (acts, sequences), and read access to the rest of the project.

2. Writing

The editor lays out the script in industry-standard format; each scene has its heading (INT/EXT, location linked to an asset, time of day, story day, effect) and its linked characters.
A missing location or character is created on the spot and joins the asset library.
The story day (D3, N2…) entered in the heading is picked up by the shooting schedule.
Mark a scene “to rework” with a short note: it shows in the outline and the corkboard.

3. Structuring

Outline and corkboard: scenes as a list or as cards, reordered by drag and drop (mouse or finger).
Acts and sequences (beats) for the structure; the plot board for the storylines.
The bible (world, characters, tone, themes, logline) is the reference for the analysis and the AI tools.

4. Developing the script

Import an existing script (PDF): scenes, characters and locations are recognized and linked.
Lock the script for prep: scenes are no longer renumbered, and a deleted scene becomes “OMITTED”.
Revisions can be compared version by version.

5. With Claude (MCP)

The Kinelux connector for Claude reads and edits the script with your permissions: scenes, bible, acts and beats, analysis. Example: “Suggest three loglines based on the bible”.

6. Frequently asked questions

A scene changed number? The script is not locked: lock it before prep.
The shooting schedule says strips “no longer match the script”? The 1st AD clicks “Update” to pick up your changes.