HOW TO FORMAT INTERCUTS IN A SCREENPLAY

Intercuts (just like in scene heading. Used instead of repeating scene headings, or cutting back and forth between two scenes. Often used during a phone call session)

INT. MATILDA’S HOUSE – BEDROOM – NIGHT

The phone rings again and Matilda hops out of the bed quickly, looking very curious to answer.

She picks it up and answers.

MATILDA

Hello.

Mama!

INT. GARCIA’S HOUSE – BEDROOM – NIGHT

Mrs. Garcia is holding unto the phone firmly, looking very anxious.

MRS GARCIA

Matilda

INTERCUT BETWEEN MRS GARCIA AND MATILDA

MATILDA

Yes Mama

MRS GARCIA

I want to speak with Lugard.

Is he sleeping?

Matilda looks puzzled.

MRS GARCIA

I had a bad dream a moment ago