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8 Best Films to Watch on the 4th of July

8 of the Best Films to Watch on the 4th of July

Summer is officially here in the United States. Get ready to splash in some water, barbecue with friends, and enjoy as many outdoor movie nights as you can. Whether you’re looking for some summer fun, patriotism, or just a…

Shannon CorbeilJuly 4, 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

Contests

Fall 2022 Diverse Voices Semifinalists

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered Diverse Voices 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 competition…

wescreenplayJune 24, 2022

Shorts

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

Contests

Fall 2022 Diverse Voices Quarterfinalists

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered Diverse Voices this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. WeScreenplay believes that the best way for writers to grow is…

wescreenplayJune 1, 2022

Screenwriting

Movies and TV Shows to Watch this Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is a national holiday that honors servicemembers who died in the line of duty (as opposed to Veteran’s Day, which honors everyone who has honorably served in the military). Though the three-day weekend is traditionally observed with warm-weather…

Shannon CorbeilMay 26, 2022

Screenwriting

5 API Filmmakers Changing Hollywood

Hollywood still has a long way to go before filmmakers in front of — and behind — the camera reflect the diversity in our world, but that is not for lack of talent. From the Netflix sensation Squid Game to the…

Shannon CorbeilMay 20, 2022

Contests

2022 WeScreenplay Feature Contest Winners

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered the WeScreenplay Feature Contest this year. We are excited to announce this year's Winners and Honorable Mentions. Winners will be invited to be a part of WeScreenplay's Virtual Feature Lab.…

wescreenplayMay 13, 2022

Screenwriting

7 of the Best Books About Screenwriting

These seven books will really help you sharpen your skills. One way to hone your screenwriting craft is to read books that teach you about the screenwriting craft. And there is no shortage of books on the market that…

Julia CamaraMay 6, 2022