As mentioned in another thread, I'm days away from finishing my first script. It is a character-heavy film, and all the main characters are named. Many of the supporting characters are named. But some supporting characters popped up along the way that are unnamed (Doctor, Clerk, etc.).
What is the protocol for naming? Is the expectation to name and describe every character that has a line? Two lines? Appearance in more than one scene?
I'm okay to name them all, but many of their names would never be mentioned in dialogue. It feels more apt to leave their names as descriptors, as it saves space. And they could be played by a variety of actors (ages, genders, etc.).
Thanks for any advice!
What is the protocol for naming? Is the expectation to name and describe every character that has a line? Two lines? Appearance in more than one scene?
I'm okay to name them all, but many of their names would never be mentioned in dialogue. It feels more apt to leave their names as descriptors, as it saves space. And they could be played by a variety of actors (ages, genders, etc.).
Thanks for any advice!
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