It is very, very common for someone to have an exciting idea and think, “This should be a TV series/film.” Perhaps inspiration has recently struck you, bringing you here. A big truth about being a screenwriter is that the ideas are the... The post How To Get Started as a Screenwriter appeared first on WeScreenplay ..read more

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered the WeScreenplay Feature Lab this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. We are thrilled to advance entries to the Semifinalist... The post 2024 WeScreenplay Feature Lab Semifinalists appeared first on WeScreenplay ..read more

Philly has so much to offer the cinematic world— and I don’t just mean the local 25 percent film production tax credit. Here, in no particular order, are 10 of the best films set in Philadelphia. 1. The Rocky Franchise (1976—Present)... The post 10 of the Best Films Set in Philadelphia appeared first on WeScreenplay ..read more

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a phenomenal adventure film complete with swashbuckling action on the high seas, comedic relief, a likable antagonist, romance, twists, and unforgettable heroes. I’ve watched it about a thousand times. When... The post Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl: Script vs Screen appeared first on WeScreenplay ..read more

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered the Spring 2024 WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. We are thrilled to announce our newest Fellows... The post Spring 2024 WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab Winners appeared first on WeScreenplay ..read more

The Manic Pixie Dream Girl is a character archetype that launched into popularity to the resounding condemnation of feminist scholars. Let’s examine some popular examples of Manic Pixie Dream Girls, explore how the trope has changed, and how to improve... The post What Is a Manic Pixie Dream Girl (and How the Trope Can Be Improved)? appeared first on WeScreenplay ..read more

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered the WeScreenplay Feature Lab this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. As you probably know — WeScreenplay believes that the... The post 2024 WeScreenplay Feature Lab Quarterfinalists appeared first on WeScreenplay ..read more

Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach took a doll and created a cultural phenomenon with the Barbie screenplay that tackles feminine strength, family relationships, and the patriarchy in an entertaining and passionate explosion of fun. It was the number one film... The post Looking Beneath the Plastic: Breaking Down the ‘Barbie’ Screenplay appeared first on WeScreenplay ..read more

Writing that first (or second or third) draft isn’t easy. Even when we think we have a polished draft ready to send to producers, there are still issues with our scripts. If anyone would know what those common problems are... The post Ask a Script Reader: How to Fix the Most Common Script Issues appeared first on WeScreenplay ..read more

Daughters of the Dust directed by Julie Dash is a 1991 feature-length, tone-poem of a narrative centered on a Gullah Geechee family’s generational ties to their coastal South Carolina community. Dash’s family history inspires the lushly visual narrative. This super... The post How Julie Dash Became the First Black Woman to Helm a Theatrically Distributed Movie appeared first on WeScreenplay ..read more