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Screenplays
Darth Vader, The Incredible Hulk, and Five Other Characters with Dissociative Identity Disorder
It’s easy to see why DID and its causes make for strong stories. But while there are plenty of movies and television shows featuring people with DID, the ones that treat the topic with empathy for the lived experience are few and far between.
Screenwriting to Heal the Earth
Columnist Leigh Medeiros’s call to action will help writers get more in touch with their wild side.
Television
Communicating a Tone and a Feeling on the Page: An Interview with 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' Creator and Showrunner Chad Feehan
Creator and showrunner Chad Feehan speaks with Script about what initially attracted him to the material, working closely with executive producer and star David Oyelowo, communicating tone and feeling on the page, and more!
How Do Tropes Influence the Actual Relationship?: A Conversation with ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Co-Creator and Showrunner Francesca Sloane
Francesca Sloane, co-creator and showrunner, recently spoke with Script about the process behind building out the characters John and Jane Smith, how tropes influenced defining character moments, finding the tone of the show, and gave invaluable advice about breaking into television.
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Screenwriting Contests Calendar Dates and Prizes
Script Magazine compiled a list of noteworthy screenwriting contests, fellowships and labs calendar dates, and prizes to help you create a strategy for entering writing contests.
Intentional Storytelling: A Conversation with 'Black Cake' Creator and Showrunner Marissa Jo Cerar
Marissa Jo Cerar returns to Script to talk about the adaptation process of 'Black Cake,' the pros of non-linear storytelling, and why she was the right person to adapt this story for television. And last but not least, get your pen and notepad out, as Marissa Jo shares her pitching process, soup to nuts.
Interviews
Character Informing the Narrative: A Conversation with 'Lisa Frankenstein' Screenwriter Diablo Cody
Diablo Cody talks about where the idea of the story for 'Lisa Frankenstein' originated, the challenge of writing no dialogue for a main character, why she loves collaborating with directors, and the importance of being a producer on the projects she writes.
Gastronomy for the Soul: Trần Anh Hùng Discusses 'The Taste of Things'
Trần Anh Hùng speaks with Script about his adaptation process, the beauty of a French meal and how it's evoked on screen, the use of lighting, filming on limited locations, and more.
Writing Inspiration
Screenwriting to Heal the Earth
Columnist Leigh Medeiros’s call to action will help writers get more in touch with their wild side.
Writing Compelling Antagonists
Don't wait to learn how you can write antagonists that will leave your viewers in awe—and may even steal the show.
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Writing Love: Techniques for Writing On-Screen Romance
Love and romance can be found in any genre, but do you know how to make it resonate with the audience, or how it should be written in different genres?
McDonald’s Spotlight Dorado Unveils Top Three Finalist Short Films, Championing Latino and Hispanic Representation in Film
Get ready to press play on the latest Spotlight Dorado lineup of short films from rising Latino and Hispanic filmmakers.
How Do Tropes Influence the Actual Relationship?: A Conversation with ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Co-Creator and Showrunner Francesca Sloane
Francesca Sloane, co-creator and showrunner, recently spoke with Script about the process behind building out the characters John and Jane Smith, how tropes influenced defining character moments, finding the tone of the show, and gave invaluable advice about breaking into television.
Darth Vader, The Incredible Hulk, and Five Other Characters with Dissociative Identity Disorder
It’s easy to see why DID and its causes make for strong stories. But while there are plenty of movies and television shows featuring people with DID, the ones that treat the topic with empathy for the lived experience are few and far between.
Screenwriting Contests Calendar Dates and Prizes
Script Magazine compiled a list of noteworthy screenwriting contests, fellowships and labs calendar dates, and prizes to help you create a strategy for entering writing contests.
Screenwriting to Heal the Earth
Columnist Leigh Medeiros’s call to action will help writers get more in touch with their wild side.




















