I have a question regarding present verses past tense. Julio gave me some great advice on how to show something that is happening in the past.  Just to make sure I understand here is how I perceived it.

This is how I normally do it.
INT. COLLEGE AUDORTIUM – PRESENT DAY
Is it acceptable to use PRESENT DAY in the scene header?

Or do I post a:
INT. COLLEGE AUDOTORIUM - DAY
SUPERIMPOSED CAPTION: (PRESENT DAY)

It’s not that I believe Julio’s suggestion is not on the mark, it is because I will be using this on several occasions in the script I am working on and would like to know the most commonly used format.
Shawn…..><

You can do what you feel is best... There is no right or wrong.  There is only preference by the guidelines given to us from proven work.  

I do it like this

INT. COLLEGE AUDITORIUM (MAIN HALL) - DAY (PRESENT)

INT. COLLEGE AUDITORIUM (MAIN HALL) - DAY (PAST)

It is 100% acceptable.  I've actually been told by several agents and analyst that my screenplays are a breeze to read and very clean.  Stick to the "main" rules.  Have a format.  But use your own style within those guidelines.  There is plenty of wiggle room in them, man.  There really is.

Exactly. What truly matters here is that you maintain consistency throughout the script -- don't alternate between one "style" of flashback and back to another.

Just stick to only one format and it should be okay. And if it is an early draft, it doesn't matter, anyway, since you'll be writing more drafts in the future.

The reason I objected to the way you wrote it in the script was because a HUGE portion of the screenplay took place in the present, and you kept mentioning it on every scene. Not necessarily because it was misformatted.

I hope your project is running along smoothly.


--Julio

Baltis,
Thanks for the input. The way you presented it, is typically how I do it as well.

Julio, I understands what you mean now regarding the consistency part. In my scripts, I continued to use it even when it was not needed. By the way, Julio, the rewrite is going very well. I think with your (and others) help, I have what I need to position my script in the way that was missing when I backed off to ask for help.

Thanks for your help guys.

Shawn.....><