Synonyms of screenplays

screenplays

noun

plural of screenplay

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scripts
• scenarios
• texts
• stories
• shooting scripts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of screenplays

Russell started out writing screenplays and working as a production manager and assistant director on independent films. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 24 July 2026

The man has written countless novels, screenplays, pieces of journalism, started McSweeney’s, and founded multiple schools and nonprofits that support writers and the arts more broadly. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 July 2026

Nathaniel had written six collections of poetry, two screenplays, four literary novels, one essay collection. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Her classmates were writing screenplays and song lyrics, developing fashion lines and Instagram followings. — Jessica Contrera, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Max has also written several other novels, comic books and screenplays. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Participating execs have nominated dozens of unproduced screenplays, which have been distributed anonymously to participating voters, who are now evaluating and ranking the material to determine the final list. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 June 2026

In terms of original screenplays, that’s where the life is. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 June 2026

Shaw was also renowned as a writer of multiple novels, plays, and screenplays. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026