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
Want to ensure your script is diverse? Here are some methods and tests you can use. You’ve finally done it. You finished the first draft of your script with a diverse cast that you’re super excited about. Huzzah! That’s…
Joanna KeJanuary 27, 2022
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
When an indie film from a relatively unknown writer/director makes waves in the industry, take notice! The script is most likely a goldmine for screenwriters to witness how a writer crafted a solid foundation for the film to be built…
Joanna KeOctober 14, 2021
It’s no secret that diversity on screen offers fresh stories that today’s audience wants to see. UCLA’s 2021 Hollywood Diversity Report found that, even during a pandemic with altered release schedules, films with a diverse cast saw higher online viewing ratings. While…
Joanna KeSeptember 30, 2021
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
On October 15, 1990, during an era when the “big three” dominated network television, the sixth episode of THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR (starring an untested new actor named Will Smith) aired during NBC’s high-profile Monday block of sitcoms. The…
Joshua NobleApril 8, 2021
In the last four years, with attacks on transgender people rising and political sentiments reflecting opposition to transgender communities, the creative world has flexed its power to shape the national conversation, featuring a new class of stars and introducing us…
Joshua NobleMarch 16, 2021
“Before WeScreenplay, I was a relatively new screenwriter and playwright. I had a few scripts win competitions prior to WeScreenplay, but those opportunities didn’t give me access into ‘Hollywood’. I didn’t know if I or what I had written was…
Sarah EagenMarch 2, 2021
