E.T. (1982) - Script Supervisor’s Continuity Script and Breakdowns
Script supervisor Esther Vivante’s heavily annotated continuity script and production breakdowns from Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi adventure film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The script supervisor’s role is to track the specific camera coverage of every scene in the script, reviewing continuity and ensuring nothing has been overlooked during photography. The continuity script is a key asset for the editing department, who uses it as a guide to know what coverage is available. The continuity script is contained in a three-ring binder, and is comprised of approximately 370 US Legal pages, with printed pages and attached inserts. The piece is filled with extensive hand written annotation as would be expected from such a script supervisor’s script. The breakdowns are based on the screenplay and revisions made throughout August 1981, with 18 pages printed single-sided on white US Legal paper. They list information on specific shots done for each scene. The paperwork shows signs of natural wear including light creasing, occasional small tears and rust marks. Dimensions: 30 cm x 31 cm x 10 cm (11 ¾" x 12 ¼" x 4") VAT Status - Margin