as in scripts
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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Recent Examples of screenplays
The virtual program will include development support to strengthen their screenplays, as well as advice on creating a compelling project package and refining their pitching skills in preparation for their residency in Los Angeles.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
The union also wanted to focus on artificial intelligence, seeking payment if screenplays were used in AI training.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
And his original script American Midnight was featured on last year’s Black List of best unproduced screenplays and sold to Netflix with Vertigo Entertainment and Spooky Pictures producing.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Fellowships are awarded with the understanding that recipients will complete feature-length screenplays during their fellowship year.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Anderson had been nominated 14 times previously, including five times for screenplays and three times for best director.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Soon, Zayn went from writing short screenplays as an individual, to working on short film productions as a team.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Page Six suggests that's the one Willimon, also known for writing screenplays for 2011's The Ides of March and 2018's Mary Queen of Scots, is working on and already submitted a draft for.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Here’s a look back at that winner, plus the films and people who took home prizes for director, and adapted and original screenplays.
—Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
The union also wanted to focus on artificial intelligence, seeking payment if screenplays were used in AI training.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
And his original script American Midnight was featured on last year’s Black List of best unproduced screenplays and sold to Netflix with Vertigo Entertainment and Spooky Pictures producing.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Fellowships are awarded with the understanding that recipients will complete feature-length screenplays during their fellowship year.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Anderson had been nominated 14 times previously, including five times for screenplays and three times for best director.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Soon, Zayn went from writing short screenplays as an individual, to working on short film productions as a team.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Page Six suggests that's the one Willimon, also known for writing screenplays for 2011's The Ides of March and 2018's Mary Queen of Scots, is working on and already submitted a draft for.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Here’s a look back at that winner, plus the films and people who took home prizes for director, and adapted and original screenplays.
—Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screenplays
scripts
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That follows Pecchia previously handling corporate and client media relations, writing executive scripts and press releases and managing internal communications at WME.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Adapting the urban fantasy story for the screen are Cory Todd Hughes and Adrian Speckert, whose scripts have included Under Fire, starring Dylan Sprouse, and Foster, starring Ron Perlman.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Screenplays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screenplays. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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