I followed idealized .fountain files too closely, and assumed that every file would have a title block. Obviously that's not how things work. I failed to account for files that just leap straight into the first scene. In the example below, only the second scene folds:
INT. LAB - EVENING
THOMAS NAGEL
With the flip of a switch, I will experience life in a whole new way!
MINION
I am ready, Master.
THOMAS NAGEL
Now!
Minion flips the switch. Some machinery sparks to life, lets off a great deal of noise and light, then all goes BLACK.
INT. LAB - NIGHT
A bat flaps about the Minion's head, squeaking.
MINION
Master ... what is it like?
I followed idealized .fountain files too closely, and assumed that every file would have a title block. Obviously that's not how things work. I failed to account for files that just leap straight into the first scene. In the example below, only the second scene folds: