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
And in the Writing categories, the rules codify that screenplays must be human-authored to be eligible.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
In the writing categories, the rules now formally codify that screenplays must be human-authored to qualify.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 May 2026
The five screenplays, selected via a blind reading process by industry insiders, are Kobayashi by Vincent Lee Accettola, Little Rhonda by Aisha Ford, Lychee Girl by Mira Peng, Rounds by Taylor Sanghyun Lee and The Other Family by Juan Pablo Daranas Molina.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 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
His movies and screenplays are baked into our culture, our daily conversations, like mortar.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The movie is set to be written by John Hamburg, who wrote the screenplays for the original 2000 movie Meet the Parents as well as its sequels Meet the Fockers and Little Fockers.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
In the writing categories, the rules now formally codify that screenplays must be human-authored to qualify.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 May 2026
The five screenplays, selected via a blind reading process by industry insiders, are Kobayashi by Vincent Lee Accettola, Little Rhonda by Aisha Ford, Lychee Girl by Mira Peng, Rounds by Taylor Sanghyun Lee and The Other Family by Juan Pablo Daranas Molina.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 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
His movies and screenplays are baked into our culture, our daily conversations, like mortar.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The movie is set to be written by John Hamburg, who wrote the screenplays for the original 2000 movie Meet the Parents as well as its sequels Meet the Fockers and Little Fockers.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screenplays
scripts
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Actors in period costumes looked over scripts and chatted with one another.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Canaries—from Clancy to AI The canary trap has been used by companies ranging from Tesla to Apple; it was even used to stop the leak of Star Trek film scripts.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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“Screenplays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screenplays. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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