Freeze Frame Question

Kosh

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I searched for this in books, online, and even this site. I couldn't find examples of using Freeze Frame in this instance, despite seeming to remember seeing it in movies (movies which I can't remember at the moment, unfortunately). Is this an acceptable use of freeze frame?

INT. SOMEPLACE - DAY

Character
blah, blah, blah.​

FREEZE FRAME

Character 2​
Blah, Blah.

BACK TO SOMEPLACE
 

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If the Back to someplace goes along with the freeze frame, character 2's words are a V.O. That said, it's best avoided if you are writing on spec for someone else. If you're going to direct yourself, it doesn't really matter.