screenplay
noun
screen·play
ˈskrēn-ˌplā 
: the script and often shooting directions of a story prepared for motion-picture production
Examples of screenplay in a Sentence
an award for best screenplay
each actor will be given a copy of the screenplay to study
Recent Examples on the Web
Kirsten Hansen, who wrote the screenplay during a trip to Ireland, sees romantic comedies made by Netflix and Hallmark trending funnier, with more physical comedy.
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Erin Carlson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
Tiffany Paulsen, who co-wrote the screenplay to two Emma Roberts movies, Nancy Drew and About Fate, will make her feature length directorial debut with the picture.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
After Fun Gallery closed, Ms. Astor moved to Hermosa Beach, into a trailer-park surf community, and wrote a few screenplays with her friend Anita Rosenberg.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Blake, who also wrote the screenplay, drew inspiration from the classic setup of a character finding something they weren’t supposed to.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
Young Rock supervising producers Patrick Kang and Michael Levin wrote the screenplay for the currently untitled project, and Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy is among the producers attached.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
All the Money in the World and Napoleon scribe David Scarpa penned the screenplay.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024
It is based on the novel by Rebecca Callard, who also wrote the screenplay.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Mindy Kaling is on board to write the screenplay with Parks and Rec’s Dan Goor, and with virtually all of the 2001 film’s supporting characters (including the Delta Nus) expressing interest in returning.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Erin Carlson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
Tiffany Paulsen, who co-wrote the screenplay to two Emma Roberts movies, Nancy Drew and About Fate, will make her feature length directorial debut with the picture.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
After Fun Gallery closed, Ms. Astor moved to Hermosa Beach, into a trailer-park surf community, and wrote a few screenplays with her friend Anita Rosenberg.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Blake, who also wrote the screenplay, drew inspiration from the classic setup of a character finding something they weren’t supposed to.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
Young Rock supervising producers Patrick Kang and Michael Levin wrote the screenplay for the currently untitled project, and Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy is among the producers attached.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
All the Money in the World and Napoleon scribe David Scarpa penned the screenplay.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024
It is based on the novel by Rebecca Callard, who also wrote the screenplay.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Mindy Kaling is on board to write the screenplay with Parks and Rec’s Dan Goor, and with virtually all of the 2001 film’s supporting characters (including the Delta Nus) expressing interest in returning.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Screenplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screenplay. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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screenplay
noun
screen·play
ˈskrēn-ˌplā
: the written form of a story prepared for film production
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