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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

Diverse Voices Filmmaking

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

Diverse Voices

6 Major Takeaways from the 2022 Spring WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab

Diverse Voices is a dynamic virtual screenwriting lab with a proven track record of helping move the needle for stories that are told from perspectives that are often underrepresented in Hollywood today. This includes writers of color, women writers, writers with disabilities,…

Shannon CorbeilDecember 15, 2022

Contests Diverse Voices

I Was a Diverse Voices Finalist. Now My Script Signed Under a Shopping Agreement

I’m no stranger to the screenplay competition circuit. From Urbanworld Film Festival to AT&T/Tribeca Untold Stories, and even the lesser-knowns such as NexTV — there aren’t too many that I haven’t shot my shot with. If nothing else, a contest like WeScreenplay's Diverse…

Chris Courtney MartinDecember 9, 2022

Contests Diverse Voices

Take a Peek Inside the 2022 WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab

We just wrapped up our 2022 Diverse Voices Screenwriting Lab, in which the winners of the Spring 2022 Diverse Voices Competition took part in an interactive 4-day virtual lab with hands-on workshops and industry meetings to learn from working industry…

Julia CamaraSeptember 9, 2022

10 Inspirational Quotes From LGBTQIA+ Screenwriters

Diverse Voices Screenwriting

11 Inspirational Quotes From LGBTQIA+ Screenwriters

As screenwriters, I think it's safe to say we're all in need of a little bit of light in these dark times, whether you're a member of a marginalized community or an ally of those in them. Sometimes, it…

Julia CamaraJune 30, 2022

Diverse Voices Filmmaking Screenwriting

4 Lessons Sian Heder’s CODA Teaches Us About Great Storytelling

CODA is rich with storytelling lessons. Sian Heder's CODA, adapted from the 2014 French-Belgian film La Famille Bélier, has made a huge impact in the film industry, from its premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival to its big…

Julia CamaraApril 22, 2022

Diverse Voices Screenwriting

3 Screenwriting Lessons You Can Learn From Shaka King’s ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’

LaKeith Stanfield and Shaka King on the set of 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Judas and the Black Messiah is full of powerful lessons for screenwriters. Judas and the Black Messiah is a powerful historical drama about the betrayal and…

Julia CamaraMarch 10, 2022

Diverse Voices Screenwriting

Top 10 Films About Queer Love

You'll definitely want to add these films about queer love to your must-watch list. Who doesn't enjoy a good story about love? Whether it's a light-hearted rom-com or a heavy drama, these stories can not only help us relate to…

Julia CamaraFebruary 10, 2022

Diverse Voices Screenwriting

How to Diversity Test Your Screenplay

Want to ensure your script is diverse? Here are some methods and tests you can use. You’ve finally done it. You finished the first draft of your script with a diverse cast that you’re super excited about. Huzzah! That’s…