‘The Chronology Of Water’: Read The Screenplay For Kristen Stewart’s Feature Film Directing Debut

The Chronology of Water, directed and written by Kristen Stewart, is based on the acclaimed memoir by Lidia Yuknavitch.

‘Weapons’: Read The Screenplay For Zach Cregger’s Horror Mystery That Turns A Community’s Grief Into A Nightmare

Writer-director Zach Cregger described the writing process for Weapons as "writing on a tightrope," entering the script ...

‘Sentimental Value’: Read The Screenplay For Joachim Trier’s Cannes Winner About Artists, Family And Trauma

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the scripts behind the year’s most talked-about movies continues with the ...

‘Sirāt’: Read The Screenplay For Oliver Laxe’s Cannes-Winning Existential Quest Into A Desert Rave At The End Of Days

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the scripts behind the year’s most talked-about movies, continues with ...
Backstage

Screenplay vs. Script: What’s the Difference?

A screenplay is the written version of a film or an episode of television. Simple, right? Wrong. Unlike a completed work, such as a novel or a short story, a screenplay is the first in a long series ...
Backstage

Screenplay Format 101: How to Write a Script Like a Pro

Maybe you’re thinking about writing a screenplay, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’re interested in following in the footsteps of writer-directors such as Mindy Kaling or Jordan Peele.