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Why You Need to Know about Film Finance if You’re Writing a Short Film Script

Writing a short film script can be a great creative exercise for any screenwriter to challenge and refine their storytelling chops. But that writing process can be so much more informed and intentional if you understand the business of developing…

Julia CamaraMarch 22, 2023

10 Great Sundance Short Films That You Can Watch Right Now

Filmmaking Screenwriting Shorts

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

Shorts

Should You Write A Short Script?

The beautiful thing about being a writer is that you don’t need permission or help from anyone to do your job. Writers write. You don’t have to be paid to be a writer. Your screenplays don’t have to be developed.…

Shannon CorbeilNovember 10, 2022

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5 Lessons I’ve Learned About Writing Short Scripts from Watching Shorts at Film Festivals

Short films can be great calling cards. Whether you're a writer, director, or actor, they can showcase your talent for storytelling with a fraction of the investment in time, money, and resources that is required to make a feature-length…

Julia CamaraJune 13, 2022

Filmmaking Screenwriting Shorts

What I Learned About Writing Shorts from Film Festival Rejections

Short films are a great way to flex your creative muscles, extrovert your creativity, and expand your network. I’ve covered a lot about how to craft a compelling short film and what you can do with your short film once it’s done – but…

Shannon CorbeilJune 3, 2022

Feature Filmmaking Shorts

3 Sundance Films That Started Out as Shorts

There's nothing wrong with being short — just look at these Sundance films. It’s expensive and challenging to make a feature film, so naturally finding funding can be a difficult endeavor. But one great way for emerging filmmakers to bring…

Shannon CorbeilApril 14, 2022

Feature Filmmaking Screenwriting Shorts

4 Things to Consider Before Turning Your Short Film into a Feature or TV Pilot

Want to turn your short into a feature (or TV pilot)? Here are some things to think about. A story can take many forms and one great way to maximize your story’s potential is by adapting it to a longer…

Julia CamaraMarch 17, 2022

Shorts

2021 WeScreenplay Shorts Contest Winners

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered WeScreenplay Shorts Contest this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. If you are interested in hearing the next time this…

wescreenplayOctober 15, 2021

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2021 WeScreenplay Shorts Contest Finalists

wescreenplaySeptember 15, 2021

Screenwriting Shorts

5 Steps for Turning Your Short Film into a Feature

A popular question that filmmakers are often asked when screening a short film is “will this be made into a feature?” It’s flattering to know people enjoy the project so much that they want to see more, but it can…