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5 Things Screenwriters Need to Know About MFA Programs

The question of an MFA’s value is an increasingly relevant one for prospective students and graduates alike. MFA enrollments have been dropping since 2016, perhaps because devoting thousands of dollars to a postgraduate degree is no small choice. Millennials, in particular, are…

Joshua NobleJune 22, 2021

Filmmaking Screenwriting

6 Screenwriters That Got Their Start in Short Films

There’s no single way to break into the film industry, but there is one method that has worked for many filmmakers over the years — making a short film. With a band of passionate friends, you can create a tangible…

Kevin NelsonJune 17, 2021

Industry Events Screenwriting TV

5 Screenwriting Tips from ‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Creator Tze Chun

WeScreenplay recently hosted a “Cocktails and Conversations” panel with TV Pilot Competition judge Tze Chun, the creator and showrunner of the animated Warner Bros/Amblin Gremlins prequel GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI. He's also the former writer/producer on Fox’s hit Batman prequel…

Julia CamaraJune 15, 2021

Contests Diverse Voices Feature TV

Fall 2021 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. As you probably know — WeScreenplay believes that the best way…

wescreenplayJune 15, 2021

Filmmaking Screenwriting Shorts

Dissecting The Perfect Short Film

Short films are calling cards for screenwriters and filmmakers. They showcase your work and can help you find your strengths as a writer and director. However, writing the most effective short is not an easy task. Short films have their…

Joanna KeJune 8, 2021

Screenwriting

4 Things ‘Minari’ Writer/Director Lee Isaac Chung Can Teach You About Screenwriting

Guess what, friends -- screenwriting is hard. It's hard in the ways that most things are: it's time-consuming, it's emotionally draining, it's equally satisfying and demoralizing, which is a really complicated state in which to perpetually exist. This is why…

V RenéeJune 3, 2021

Feature Screenwriting

3 Films About Veterans Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

Memorial Day weekend tends to be the first big party weekend to launch summer festivities, but for the military community, the true significance of the holiday cuts deep. Memorial Day is the official holiday to commemorate the servicemembers who have…

Shannon CorbeilMay 28, 2021

Screenwriting

What I Learned From My Seed&Spark Crowdfunding Mentorship

I recently had the opportunity to consult with Bri Castellini, the Film Community Manager at Seed&Spark, a proven crowdfunding platform built upon the values of empathy, community, integrity, creative energy, and belonging. Bri herself is a writer, director, podcaster, and…

Shannon CorbeilMay 25, 2021

Screenwriting

Navigating Your Career: Tips from 8 AAPI Screenwriters

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month. It comes hot on the heels of the 93rd Oscars where AAPI creatives made Hollywood history. Chloé Zhao is the first woman of Asian heritage to win Best Director. Youn…

Joanna KeMay 20, 2021

Screenwriting

5 Things Mindy Kaling Can Teach You About Writing Comedy

As an actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director, Mindy Kaling is one of Hollywood’s most beloved multi-hyphenates working today. She first gained recognition starring as Kelly Kapoor in the NBC sitcom THE OFFICE, but her brilliant comedic writing for the…

Julia CamaraMay 18, 2021

5 Things Screenwriters Need to Know About MFA Programs

6 Screenwriters That Got Their Start in Short Films

5 Screenwriting Tips from ‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Creator Tze Chun

Fall 2021 Diverse Voices Quarterfinalists

Dissecting The Perfect Short Film

4 Things ‘Minari’ Writer/Director Lee Isaac Chung Can Teach You About Screenwriting

3 Films About Veterans Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

What I Learned From My Seed&Spark Crowdfunding Mentorship

Navigating Your Career: Tips from 8 AAPI Screenwriters

5 Things Mindy Kaling Can Teach You About Writing Comedy

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