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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

Contests

A Screenwriter’s Guide to Writing Strong Essays for Application Submissions

If you want to sell yourself as a screenwriter, you need to be able to write a good essay. By now you’ve probably heard the question “why you, why now?” with regards to pitching yourself as a writer. It…

Shannon CorbeilApril 28, 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

Contests

2022 WeScreenplay Feature Contest Finalists

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered the WeScreenplay Feature Contest this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling consistently shines through. With that, we are thrilled to announce the writers and projects advancing to…

wescreenplayApril 15, 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

Filmmaking Screenwriting

5 Takeaways from the Worst Reviewed Films of All Time

You can learn from all films — even ones that get panned by critics. It’s hard to make a film, so right off the bat I want to acknowledge that even getting the job done is an accomplishment. Furthermore, while…

Shannon CorbeilApril 8, 2022