What is an ABS?

An As-Broadcast Script is a document for a program that has already been transmitted or broadcast for film, television, or radio. It’s a script created to match the edited final version of the program, sometimes required for legal, translation, or dubbing purposes.

What is an ABS used for?

An As-Broadcast Script serves multiple purposes depending on the format, for example:

• For submitting final projects to various award shows.
• For preparing foreign language translations.
• For editing.
• For dubbing.
• For subtitling.