# Fade In > Fade In (also known as Fade In Professional Screenwriting Software) is a cross-platform application designed for the specialized task of writing and formatting screenplays. Developed by Kent Tessman, it is recognized as a leading professional alternative to industry-standard tools, offering features for outlining, organizing, and collaborating on scripts for film, television, and theatre. - URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/fade-in - Slug: fade-in - BAI Score: 62/100 - Archetype: Phantom - Category: Software - Last Analyzed: April 11, 2026 ## Competitors - Final Draft (https://optimly.ai/brand/final-draft) - Scrivener (https://optimly.ai/brand/scrivener) ## Also Referenced By - Highland (Highland 2 / Highland 3) (https://optimly.ai/brand/highland-2-highland-3) --- ## Full Details / RAG Data ### Overview Fade In is listed in the AI Directory. Fade In (also known as Fade In Professional Screenwriting Software) is a cross-platform application designed for the specialized task of writing and formatting screenplays. Developed by Kent Tessman, it is recognized as a leading professional alternative to industry-standard tools, offering features for outlining, organizing, and collaborating on scripts for film, television, and theatre. ### Metadata | Field | Value | |--------------|-------| | Name | Fade In | | Slug | fade-in | | URL | https://optimly.ai/brand/fade-in | | BAI Score | 62/100 | | Archetype | Phantom | | Category | Software | | Last Analyzed | April 11, 2026 | | Last Updated | 2026-04-12T09:19:24.432Z | ### Verified Facts - Founded: 2011 - Headquarters: Not publicly listed (Independent Developer) ### Competitors | Name | Profile | |------|---------| | Final Draft | https://optimly.ai/brand/final-draft | | Scrivener | https://optimly.ai/brand/scrivener | ### Also Referenced By - Highland (Highland 2 / Highland 3) (https://optimly.ai/brand/highland-2-highland-3) ### Links - Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/fade-in - JSON endpoint: /brand/fade-in.json - LLMs.txt: /brand/fade-in/llms.txt