Wondering what to get for that special screenwriter on your holiday shopping list? Worry no more! The Script Lab is
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Wondering what to get for that special screenwriter on your holiday shopping list? Worry no more! The Script Lab is…
SCREENWRITING NEWS
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As writers, it’s easy to rely on dialogue to tell the story. But often scripts include a lot more…
You’re probably supposed to be writing right now. Trust me, I get it. Whether you’re gunning for a deadline or…
As a filmmaker, there are two ways to ensure you’re continually improving your knowledge and craft: Make content. Go study. …
The death of the Miloš Forman earlier this year was a reminder of how great so many of his films…
Cardboard characters are a screenwriter’s worst nightmare. Flat, uninteresting characters make films boring. So how can writers give depth to…
5 PLOT POINT BREAKDOWNS
Screenplay by: Diane Thomas Breakdown by: Anthony Faust Genre: Action/Romance Runtime: 106 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) is…
Screenplay Genre: Drama/Teen film Movie Time: 104 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Richard (Glenn Kohan) and Emmeline (Elva Josephson) Lestrange are…
Screenplay Genre: Crime film/Heist film Movie Time: 89 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Grimm (Bill Murray) is just another balloon-holding clown…
Screenplay by: Richard Christian Matheson Genre: Farce/Teen Film Movie Time: 101 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT There is a new kid…
UPCOMING COMPETITION DEADLINES
WeScreenplay Feature Contest
Next Deadline: December 21st, 2018
Final Deadline: December 21st, 2018
Final Deadline: December 21st, 2018
Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition
Next Deadline: December 31st, 2018
Final Deadline: May 30th, 2019
Final Deadline: May 30th, 2019
PAGE International Screenwriting Awards Competition
Next Deadline: January 15th, 2019
Final Deadline: April 15th, 2019
Final Deadline: April 15th, 2019
HollyShorts Screenwriting Competition
Next Deadline: January 25th, 2019
Final Deadline: May 24th, 2019
Final Deadline: May 24th, 2019
ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship
Next Deadline: January 31st, 2019
Final Deadline: February 28th, 2019
Final Deadline: February 28th, 2019
Sun Valley Film Festival
Next Deadline: December 15th, 2018
Final Deadline: February 15th, 2019
Final Deadline: February 15th, 2019
