as in script
the written form of a story prepared for film production
each actor will be given a copy of the screenplay to study
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Directed by Brett Stuart, the film is based on a script by Michael Schatz that appeared on the 2016 Black List, the annual industry survey of Hollywood’s best unproduced screenplays.
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Bruce Gil, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2025
That means that since the academy expanded the best picture field 15 years ago, every screenplay winner — original and adapted — has come from a movie nominated for best picture.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Borte, alongside Daniel Forte (American Dreamer), wrote the screenplay based on the Thomas Perry novel, Strip.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Best documentary feature How to watch: In limited theaters; streaming details TBA
A Real Pain
Nominations: Best actor in a supporting role, best original screenplay
How to watch: Stream on Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV, Prime Video, or YouTube.
—Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
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Bruce Gil, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2025
That means that since the academy expanded the best picture field 15 years ago, every screenplay winner — original and adapted — has come from a movie nominated for best picture.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Borte, alongside Daniel Forte (American Dreamer), wrote the screenplay based on the Thomas Perry novel, Strip.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Best documentary feature How to watch: In limited theaters; streaming details TBA
A Real Pain
Nominations: Best actor in a supporting role, best original screenplay
How to watch: Stream on Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV, Prime Video, or YouTube.
—Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for screenplay
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