Pre-production · document
Spec script
Also known as spec screenplay, spec.
A screenplay written without a prior commission or production assignment, usually to be sold or used as a sample.
In practice
A spec generally emphasizes a compelling read rather than production instructions; television specs may mean original pilots or samples based on an existing series.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.