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What To Look For in a Screenwriting Lab

First things first — what is a screenwriting lab? Screenwriting labs are educational programs that allow writers to workshop their screenplays while developing different skills that will help them as professional screenwriters, such as pitching or working in a television…

Shannon CorbeilMarch 16, 2023

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Spring 2023 Diverse Voices Winners

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered Diverse Voices this year! We are excited to announce this year’s Winners and Honorable Mentions. A huge congratulations to all of you! If you are interested in applying to the…

wescreenplayMarch 15, 2023

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Who Are Screenwriting Labs For?

There are a lot of different types of screenwriting labs out there. Still, they all tend to focus on the same areas of development: screenwriting — usually a particular sample and career. But it's not just about knowing what types of screenwriting…

Shannon CorbeilMarch 7, 2023

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An Academy-Approved Watchlist for Women’s History Month Movies

Every March, the United States of America celebrates Women’s History Month as a way to highlight and celebrate the often overlooked contributions women have made throughout history. In case you are wondering why March, the celebration can be traced back…

Julia CamaraMarch 2, 2023

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2023 WeScreenplay Feature Screenwriting Lab Quarterfinalists

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered WeScreenplay Feature Screenwriting 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…

wescreenplayMarch 1, 2023

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How To Build Your Writing Community Through Screenwriting Labs

Building a writing community is deeply important for your screenwriting career. Your community will include accountability partners who help keep you motivated, peers who help keep you informed of upcoming opportunities, teachers and mentors who help you hone your craft,…

Shannon CorbeilFebruary 23, 2023

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10 Best TV Pilot Scripts on The Script Lab

We are in a golden age of television with plenty of great shows to choose from on several streaming platforms. And guess what comes with great television — great TV pilot scripts, many of which are available online to download.…

Julia CamaraFebruary 16, 2023

10 Great Sundance Short Films That You Can Watch Right Now

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Watch Now: 10 Great Sundance Short Films

There are so many great reasons to write short films. Not only can they serve as bite-size calling cards that demonstrate your writing chops, but they also allow writers to practice their craft and discover their voice while working on something…

Julia CamaraFebruary 9, 2023

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28 Movies You Should Watch During Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to celebrate and honor the achievements, contributions, and culture of Black individuals and communities throughout history. It's also a time to educate ourselves and broaden our perspectives by learning more about the Black experience.…

Kole Lyndon LeeFebruary 3, 2023

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2023 WeScreenplay TV Lab Winners

Thank you again to all of the incredible writers who entered the WeScreenplay TV Lab this year! We are excited to announce this year’s Winners and Honorable Mentions. A huge congratulations to all of you! If you are interested in…

wescreenplayFebruary 1, 2023