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From revisiting classics and blockbuster series to casting well-known stars in surprising new roles, the 2026 fall/winter season promises something for everyone.
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Alex Ullom discusses the inspiration behind It Ends, how long it took him to write the script, and the challenges of filming the debut feature.
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This film does a lot of things right for screenwriters of any stripe to learn from.
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This series is a master class in storytelling, offering screenwriters lessons on theme, structure, and using visual representations to engage audiences.
Ben Chanan breaks down how he tackles an up-to-the-minute suspense series without feeling dated.
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Killer Shorts is expanding its categories to include feature-length screenplays alongside its traditional short script, one-page script, and short story divisions.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ succeeds as a mythic fairy tale and offers screenwriters lessons in subverting familiar tropes, matching character depth to symbolic storytelling, and planting plot details so naturally.
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Brian Lynch discusses his collaboration with co-writer and director Pierre Coffin, paying homage to early Hollywood, the challenges of writing for children, and his writing process.
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It’s the difference between sympathy and empathy, with the latter being the deeper connection that leads to a more meaningful experience for all.
Learn how to navigate the process of rewriting your script like a pro; with these resources in your screenwriter’s toolkit, you might even start looking forward to it!
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