What does teleplay mean?

Teleplay is a term used for a script written strictly for television.

What is the difference between screenplay and teleplay?

When the term teleplay is used, it indicates that the script written was created for television. When the term screenplay is used, it usually indicates that the script written was created for film. That being said, screenplay can be used to refer more generally to any script whether written for film, television, or another format.

Is teleplay the same as script?

A teleplay is always a script, but a script is not always a teleplay. Teleplay is a more specific term used to describe scripts specifically made for television whereas script is a broad term that could refer to material written for film, television, web, commercial, or other productions.

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Understanding the Teleplay

Young black actor reading teleplay on set

Author: Eva Contis

Last updated: Nov 15, 2022

Eva Contis is a New Orleans-based filmmaker and a Commercial Director at WAFilms with over 13 years of industry

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