‘The Voice Of Hind Rajab’: Read The Screenplay By Kaouther Ben Hania That Sets A Global Tragedy In A Single, Devastating Room

The Voice of Hind Rajab, written and directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, recounts the tragic death of a ...

‘Weapons’: Read The Screenplay For Zach Cregger’s Horror Mystery That Turns A Community’s Grief Into A Nightmare

Writer-director Zach Cregger described the writing process for Weapons as "writing on a tightrope," entering the script ...

‘Sentimental Value’: Read The Screenplay For Joachim Trier’s Cannes Winner About Artists, Family And Trauma

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the scripts behind the year’s most talked-about movies continues with the ...

‘Sirāt’: Read The Screenplay For Oliver Laxe’s Cannes-Winning Existential Quest Into A Desert Rave At The End Of Days

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the scripts behind the year’s most talked-about movies, continues with ...

Vail Screenplay Competition Announces 2025 Winning Screenplays

The Colorado Film Institute announces the winning screenplays of the 2025 Vail Screenplay Competition, a signature ...
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Screenplay Format 101: How to Write a Script Like a Pro

Maybe you’re thinking about writing a screenplay, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’re interested in following in the footsteps of writer-directors such as Mindy Kaling or Jordan Peele.
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Screenplay vs. Script: What’s the Difference?

A screenplay is the written version of a film or an episode of television. Simple, right? Wrong. Unlike a completed work, such as a novel or a short story, a screenplay is the first in a long series ...