Software:Final Draft
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 Final Draft 8 on Windows 7 | |
| Developer(s) | Final Draft, Inc. |
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| Stable release | 13.0
/ Jan. 2024 |
| Operating system | macOS, Windows |
| Size | 113 MB |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Screenwriting software |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | https://www.finaldraft.com/ |
Final Draft is screenwriting software for writing and formatting screenplays.
History
Final Draft was co-founded in 1990 by Marc Madnick and Ben Cahan.[1]
In 2013, Final Draft was awarded a Primetime Emmy Engineering Award.
In 2016, Final Draft was acquired by Cast & Crew Entertainment Services.[2][3]
Usage
The program is a package of screenwriting word processing software for writing and formatting a screenplay to meet submission standards set by the theater, television and film industries. The program can also be used to write documents such as stageplays, outlines, treatments, query letters, novels, graphic novels, manuscripts, and basic text documents.
Final Draft's main competitors are Movie Magic Screenwriter, Celtx, Fade In, and WriterDuet.[4]
References
- ↑ "The Final Draft Story". https://www.finaldraft.com/company.
- ↑ McNary, Dave. "Screenwriting Software Leader Final Draft Bought by Cast and Crew". https://variety.com/2016/artisans/news/screenwriting-software-final-draft-cast-and-crew-1201694791/.
- ↑ "Screenwriting Software Company Final Draft Gets New Owner". http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/screenwriting-software-company-final-draft-861451.
- ↑ "Screenwriting Software Review". http://screenwriting-software-review.toptenreviews.com/. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
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