Before SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME became a multiverse story, director Jon Watts pitched an early concept centred around Kraven the Hunter tracking down Peter Parker. #screenwriting#scripttoscreen
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Scene credit: SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME (2021)
Getting a rep isn't just about having one great screenplay. Brandon Loureiro, our Writer Development Manager, talks about the importance of putting yourself out there, building connections with other writers, and always working on something new. #screenwriting#writerdevelopment
Our Script to Screen writers were joined by Ross Siegel and Charlie Scully from The Gotham Group to discuss how managers work with writers and directors, what it takes to make the move into directing, and what managers look for in emerging talent. #screenwriting#scripttoscreen
Sometimes a deadline is exactly what a script needs. Mrs&Mr Thomas submitted THE ASSESSMENT just 90 seconds before our Feature Contest deadline. It won, was developed by judge Stephen Woolley, and was later acquired by Amazon in a mid-seven-figure deal. #screenwriting
Our Short Film Fund provides funding, mentorship, industry support, and guidance to help your film reach its full potential. Some of our alumni have even gone on to develop their shorts into feature films! #screenwriting#shortfilm#filmfund
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Winning the Feature Contest is about so much more than the prize! Since winning our 2025 Feature Contest, Quinn Spicker secured representation, attached a producer to the #screenplay, and gained invaluable mentorship and industry introductions!
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Every #screenplay reaches a stage where outside perspective makes all the difference! Joel recently received #ScriptCoverage from us and shares how the experience gave him greater clarity, direction, and confidence as he moved into his next draft.
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MEET THE PARENTS got much of its comedy from Greg Focker's awkward, misunderstood personality. Jim Herzfeld based the character on Dustin Hoffman's Benjamin Braddock in THE GRADUATE.
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MEET THE PARENTS (2000) by Jim Herzfeld and John Hamburg.
Our Script to Screen writers learned from Academy Award and Palme d'Or nominated writer/director Basil Khalil (AVE MARIA, A GAZA WEEKEND), exploring the journey from #screenwriter to director, from visual storytelling and shot lists to directing actors and a collaborative set.
Join us for a conversation with Jack Donaldson from Atomic Monster (BACKROOMS, M3GAN, MORTAL COMBAT II) on what producers are looking for, how feature development works, and how writers can stand out. #screenwriting#featurefilm
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The writers of WIDOW'S BAY took inspiration from JAWS, using its approach to an unseen, creeping threat and the town's response as the foundation for building suspense throughout the series. Sometimes what you don't see is far more powerful than what you do. #filmfact
Every Feature Contest Winner and Finalist benefits from script circulation to our network of industry professionals, along with ongoing support from our dedicated Writer Development Manager. #screenwriting
Enter before the FINAL Deadline on August 28th!
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Every great #shortfilm starts with a single idea, but turning that idea into a finished #screenplay is where the real work begins. Our latest article shares practical advice to help you move from inspiration to a completed draft with confidence.
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SHREK became a classic by appealing to 2 audiences at once. The writers transformed a darker original script into a family adventure layered with smart humour and adult subtext. #screenwriting
SHREK (2001) by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman & Roger S.H. Schulman.
Some of today's most successful filmmakers used #shortfilms as the first step in their careers. A strong short can demonstrate your storytelling ability, introduce your work to the right people, and create momentum for whatever comes next. Make every frame count! #screenwriting
Feature Contest Judge, Jake Schneider, is a manager and producer at Romark Entertainment who has helped develop projects for Apple, Netflix, Lionsgate, Paramount, Showtime, and more! #screenwriting
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Another week, more scripts reaching the right desks! Our Writer Development Manager is constantly championing our writers, introducing their work to producers, managers, agents, and executives. #screenwriting#writerdevelopment
Watch the trailer for PAPER DAUGHTER, our Spring 2025 Short Film Fund Grand Prize Winner. Then join filmmaker Cameron Kwan and #ShortFilmFund Manager Julia Morizawa live to hear Cameron's journey, learn about the Fall Season Fund, and ask your questions.
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Phoebe Willems is a screenwriter and script assessor with nine years of industry experience, including developing film, TV, and online projects, assessing funding applications, and writing for the hit online series FLUNK. #screenwriting#scriptcoverage
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