Script to Vertical Drama Episodes With AI
Turn a premise or script into vertical drama episodes with AI: a free season plan, shot-by-shot edits, a storyboard grid you can fix, then video in 9:16.
Script to video AI for drama works best in steps: a season plan, then a storyboard, then video. In the AI Drama Series Generator you type a premise, the AI writes a free plan that splits it into 3 to 10 episodes with shot-by-shot actions and dialogue, and you edit anything you like. Each episode then gets a storyboard grid for 5 credits that you can check and fix before you pay for the video, in 9:16 vertical or 16:9.
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Most "script to video" tools take a block of text and return one clip. That is fine for a single scene. A vertical drama is different. It is a season of short episodes with the same cast, a story that builds, and an ending that makes people tap "next". This tutorial walks through how to get from an idea to finished episodes.
Premise vs full script
You do not need a finished script to start. The tool asks for a premise: a few sentences about who the story is about and what goes wrong. You can add a title if you have one.
Here is a premise that works:
"A delivery driver finds out the cold CEO she keeps bumping into is the brother she was separated from as a child. He does not know. His fiancee does, and wants her gone."
That gives the AI characters, a secret and a conflict. It is enough to plan a season.
If you already have a full script, you can still use it. Write your premise, let the AI build the plan, and then edit the plan so the episodes, actions and lines match your script. The plan is fully editable, so your script is the guide and the plan is where you put it.
Other setup choices
- Genre: Romance, CEO drama, Revenge, Fantasy, Comedy, Thriller, Kids episode, or your own.
- Format: serial with cliffhangers, or 15 s twist endings.
- Visual style: Live action, Anime, 3D animated, Comic or Kids cartoon.
- Aspect ratio: 9:16 or 16:9.
- Episodes: 3 to 10.
- Spoken language: one of 8 on the Seedance models.
Then add your cast (up to 4 characters) and locations (up to 3). Each gets a reference image, so faces and places stay the same in every episode.
How the season plan splits your story
The AI writes the season plan for free. It turns your premise into:
- Episode titles and short summaries.
- Cliffhangers that end each episode.
- Shot-by-shot actions: what happens in each shot of each episode.
- Dialogue: up to 8 words per line, with about half the shots speaking.
Think of it as a beat sheet and a shot list in one. You can read the whole season before you spend a credit on video.
Editing the plan
You can edit everything. This is the cheapest place to fix a story, because the plan is free and video is not. Some things worth checking:
- Does each episode end on a hook? If an ending feels flat, rewrite the cliffhanger.
- Are the shots clear? Each action should be something a camera can see: "She drops the box and stares," not "She feels betrayed."
- Is the dialogue short? Keep every line at 8 words or fewer so it fits the shot and syncs with the lips.
- Who speaks? Up to 3 speaking characters per episode get their designed voice. Keep each episode's talking roles to 3 or fewer.
The storyboard grid
Before any episode becomes video, it becomes a storyboard. This is a grid of still panels that shows the shots in order. It costs 5 credits per episode.
| Episode length | Storyboard panels |
|---|---|
| 10 seconds | 4 panels |
| 15 seconds | 6 panels |
| 30 seconds | 9 panels |
30-second episodes are available on Seedance 2.5 only.
Redraw one panel
Look at the grid before you pay for video. If one panel is wrong, such as the wrong person in frame or an odd pose, you can redraw just that panel for 5 credits. You do not have to redo the whole grid. When the storyboard looks right, you move on to video.
From storyboard to video
The episode is then filmed in one take, with the cast sheets and location as references. Each episode starts from the last frame of the one before it. That frame acts as a continuity anchor, so the story picks up where it left off.
If you want storyboard-to-video for a single scene instead of a full series, use Storyboard Video.
9:16 vs 16:9
Pick the shape based on where people will watch.
- 9:16 vertical is for phones: TikTok, Reels, Shorts and short-drama apps. Most AI vertical drama is made in this shape. Frame faces close, because the screen is narrow.
- 16:9 is for YouTube, TVs and desktops. It has more room for wide shots and two people side by side.
Choose before you start. The aspect ratio is part of the series setup, so the storyboards and episodes all use it.
Serial cliffhangers vs 15 s twist endings
The format choice changes how the plan is written.
Serial with cliffhangers
One story runs across the whole season. Each episode ends on an open question: a slap, a reveal, a phone call. Viewers need the next episode to find out what happens. This suits romance, CEO drama and revenge stories with a long arc.
15 s twist endings
Each episode is a short piece with its own twist at the end. Viewers get a payoff every time. This suits comedy, thrillers and stand-alone clips that can be watched in any order.
When the season is done, you can join all finished episodes into one binge cut. Title cards are on by default, and word-by-word captions are optional.
Dialogue prep
Good dialogue makes or breaks a vertical drama. A few habits help:
- Pick the language first. The prompt locks the spoken language, so lines are never translated. Write and edit the dialogue in that language.
- Give each character a voice. Design one from a description (free, 3 tries) or upload a 2 to 15 second recording you have consent to use. See our guide to giving every AI character its own voice.
- Keep lines short. 8 words or fewer. Split long lines across two shots.
- Let silent shots breathe. About half the shots speak. Use the rest for reactions.
What it costs
The plan is free. Each episode costs a 5-credit storyboard plus the video. Some per-episode prices:
| Model | 720p 10 s | 720p 15 s | 720p 30 s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2 Mini | 33 | 50 | - |
| Seedance 2 Fast | 100 | 150 | - |
| Seedance 2 | 163 | 244 | - |
| Seedance 2.5 | 252 | 378 | 756 |
| Wan 2.7 | 64 | - | - |
Example: 5 episodes on Seedance 2 Mini at 720p, 15 seconds each, is 5 x (5 + 50) = 275 credits. With 2 character sheets and 1 location (15 credits), the season is 290 credits. Credits never expire, there is no subscription, and new accounts get 10 free credits. A failed step is refunded automatically.
Turn your idea into episodes
Type a premise, read the free season plan, fix what you want, and check each storyboard before you pay for video. Start now in the AI Drama Series Generator. For a single short video instead of a series, try the Creator Reel tool.
FAQ
Do I need a full script to make AI drama episodes?
No. A short premise is enough. The AI writes a free season plan with episodes, shots and dialogue. If you have a script, edit the plan to match it.
How many episodes can one series have?
3 to 10 episodes per season.
Can I change one storyboard panel without redoing the rest?
Yes. You can redraw a single panel for 5 credits before you pay for the episode video.
How many panels does a storyboard have?
4 panels for a 10-second episode, 6 for 15 seconds and 9 for 30 seconds.
Should I make my drama 9:16 or 16:9?
Use 9:16 for phones, TikTok, Reels, Shorts and short-drama apps. Use 16:9 for YouTube and larger screens.
How do episodes stay connected?
Each episode starts from the last frame of the previous one, and the cast sheets and location images are used as references every time.
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