Final Draft Software - The Number-One Selling Word Processor Designed for Movie Scripts

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Final Draft, the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays, combines powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one self-contained, easy-to-use package. There is no need to learn about script formatting rules Final Draft automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards as you write. Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style.

Special Discount for Gotham students $120 savings
Gotham students may purchase the download version of Final Draft at the special educational rate of $129 savings of $120 off the regular price. This discount price is only available with proof of educational status, which applies to any Gotham student, past or present.

You may choose any of these methods to order:

Call Gotham at 1-877-974-8377
Click the buy button at the bottom of this page
Add Final Draft when you register for a Gotham class in Screenwriting, Playwriting, or TV Writing.

100% Cross-Platform Compatible: features operate identically on either Windows or Macintosh platforms.

Import Export: files from any word processor can be imported easily, no need to re-type your script. Export to multiple file formats (including PDF) to easily and securely share scripts with anyone.

Script Registry: Final Draft is a preferred file format and the only scriptwriting software with an authorized agreement with the WGA online registry service.

Production Features: Handles production functions with ease, including scene numbering, A and B pages, multiple revisions, character sides and specialized reports.

Tagger: A separate application that enables you to break down Final Draft scripts into their various elements and export them into any scheduling software.

ScriptCompare: Dynamically compares two scripts and highlights any changes, allowing you to easily see the differences from one file to the next.

Templates: Over 50 television show, movie and stageplay templates are included, complete with characters and locations.

Format Assistant: Checks your script for common formatting errors, such as missing dialogue, extra spaces, carriage returns and blank elements.

ScriptNotes: Pop-up windows which can hold ideas, notes, suggestions or scene fragments without taking up space onscreen.

CollaboWriter: Write, edit and discuss a script with other Final Draft users in real time, over the internet, anywhere in the world.

Text to Speech: Have your script read back to you by assigning different voices to your characters. Its like having a live script reading in your computer.

Ask the Expert: Ask the Expert: An interactive problem-solver with legendary screenwriting teacher Syd Field, television writer Larry Brody, playwright Jon Dorf and WGA The Creative Rights Handbook.