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Contests

Spring 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. As you probably know — WeScreenplay believes that the best way…

wescreenplayDecember 15, 2021

Contests

2022 WeScreenplay TV Contest Finalists

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered this year's WeScreenplay TV Contest! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling leaps off the page. As you probably know — WeScreenplay believes that the best way for writers…

wescreenplayDecember 15, 2021

Screenwriting

How to Turn Your Life Story into a Compelling Feature Film

As a screenwriting instructor, I often tell my students to think about what makes them the right person to tell the story they are writing. It might seem like an odd question to ask, because if you had this idea,…

Julia CamaraDecember 9, 2021

Screenwriting

What Feature Writers Can Learn from Hallmark Movies

Hallmark movies are known for being extremely specific when it comes to content and theme. There’s most likely going to be a very clean-cut couple who will fall in love -- probably during the holidays -- and there will be…

Julia CamaraDecember 2, 2021

Screenwriting TV

Top 5 Unconventional Thanksgiving TV Episodes

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that calls for some good viewing material. Most of us have fond memories of spending Thanksgiving with family, friends, or even by ourselves. Whether you’re going to a Black Friday sale later that night,…

Julia CamaraNovember 25, 2021

Contests Diverse Voices

Spring 2022 Diverse Voices Quarterfinalists

wescreenplayNovember 22, 2021

Diverse Voices Screenwriting

6 Movies by Indigenous Filmmakers You Should Watch Right Now

November is Native American Heritage Month in America, a.k.a. Indigenous Heritage Month. It’s inspiring to see Indigenous filmmakers using their unique perspectives, ingenuity, and experiences to bring fresh and distinct stories to the screen. While you’ve probably heard of Chris…

Joanna KeNovember 18, 2021

Contests

2022 WeScreenplay TV Contest Semifinalists

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered WeScreenplay TV Contest 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 best…

wescreenplayNovember 15, 2021

Contests

2021 WeScreenplay College Student Competition Winners

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered WeScreenplay College Student Competition 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…

wescreenplayNovember 15, 2021

Screenwriting

Why Films About War Continue To Be So Popular

“Recent research suggests that heroes and heroic action may evoke a unique emotional response which Jonathan Haidt at NYU has called elevation. When people experience elevation, they feel a mix of awe, reverence, and admiration for a morally beautiful act,” writes Scott…