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The Antagonists of Mutiny on the Bounty (1935): An Analysis Regarding antagonists, few are as well-written and put together as Captain Bligh in 1935’s Mutiny on the Bounty. The film draws from real-life events and the 1932 historical novel of the same name. As...

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THE GOLDEN LIST of 2025 is now live: goldenscript.net/golden-lists...

We've highlighted the best 15 unproduced features, 6 shorts & 9 TV pilots of the year, all carefully selected from a pool of 1,984 screenplays.

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Congrats!

2025 WINNERS ANNOUNCED: goldenscript.net/2025

Tara Price wins the FEATURE category with COMMUNITY SHED

Heidi-Marie Ferren wins the TV PILOT category with BACKWOODS CHIEF

Alexandre Péron wins the SHORT category with ROADSIDE

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Congrats!

2025 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: goldenscript.net/2025

Congratulations to all the screenwriters who advanced to this next round! The WINNERS will be announced on July 20th, followed by the GOLDEN LIST announcement on July 25th!

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Best of luck!

2025 SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED: goldenscript.net/2025

Congratulations to all the screenwriters who advanced to this next round! The FINALISTS will be announced on July 15th, followed by the WINNERS on July 20th!

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Best of luck!

2025 QUARTER-FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: goldenscript.net/2025

Congratulations to all the screenwriters who advanced to the quarter-finalist stage! The SEMIFINALISTS will be announced on July 10th, followed by the FINALISTS on July 15th, and the WINNERS on July 20th!

Good luck!

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The Art of Screenwriting: Alexander Payne Alexander Payne is a top-five filmmaker for me and someone I argue doesn’t get enough love in the cinephile world. Election (1999) and Sideways (2004) will always hold a special place in my heart, and...

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From Pilot to Finale: Structuring Character Growth Across a Series You’ve heard it before, including from me, on how characters make or break a script. That is especially the case when you're discussing television writing because, after all, the audience is going to ...

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Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

I received feedback on one of my scripts today from @thegoldenscript.bsky.social and it was thorough and inspirational. I bet i can make the actions and dialog hit harder in the rewrite. Awesome feedback!!

Writing for TV: Parks and Recreation Pilot Writing for television demands a lot from writers, no matter their background, and what better show to analyze than 'Parks and Recreation'? With seven seasons and 125 episodes, the show was a big hit ...

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The Antagonists of SCHINDLER'S LIST (1993): An Analysis There’s plenty to analyze when discussing a great like Steven Spielberg, with few films ever being as captivating or mesmerizing as 1993’s Schindler’s List. When discussing Schindler’s List (1993), it...

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Hi Kevin! Although we’re on Coverfly, from a contest perspective, nothing should change: winners will be announced in 2026 as planned. All entries submitted via Coverfly remain in full consideration, and all updates will be sent via email instead of Coverfly going forward.

Not sure if you can add competitions as well, but if you do, we'd be delighted to be included.

The Golden Script Competition continues to support writers by helping them secure industry representation, land option agreements, and gain exposure to over 60 production companies and agencies.

Writing for Ensemble Casts: Balancing Multiple Characters Characters make or break a script, making ensemble casts an added challenge to ensure every story arc and character doesn’t outdo one another. In this article, let’s discuss what to know about writing...

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Writing for TV: Freaks and Geeks Pilot I still remember the first time I viewed 'Freaks and Geeks' as a kid and how much it captivated me. Written by Paul Feig and directed by Jake Kasdan, the Freaks and Geeks pilot is regarded as one of t...

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The Art of Screenwriting: Paddy Chayefsky Writing is an art form that demands attention to detail, patience, and, most importantly, an examination of greats from the past. That being said, Paddy Chayefsky is one of the greatest writers in cin...

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Big news! The winning script from our 2023 Golden Script Fellowship is officially being turned into a movie!

Can’t wait to see it come to life on screen. Find out more here: thecuttingroomfloorfilm.com

The Antagonists of MISERY (1990): An Analysis Analyzing Stephen King is an entirely separate conversation, but the antagonists of 'Misery' serve as a worthwhile central focus for the writer. Antagonists can make or break a story, and I’d argue Ki...

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Now that’s a beautifully crafted and visually appealing first page.

Top 10 Emerging Screenwriters to Watch in 2025 As part of our yearly tradition, we’re excited to highlight the most promising screenwriters shaping the future of film and television. The 2024 edition of our list can be accessed here, and now, as t...

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That's amazing to hear, Tom! It will be an absolute pleasure to read your projects. Please check your DM whenever you can, there's something waiting for you there 🙏

Congratulations on this amazing achievement!

She looks like a no-nonsense judge, but putting her paw on your arm could mean she's proud of your work 🙌

You can do it!

The Rise of Mini-Series: Changing How We Write So much has changed in the world of television with the rise and ever-evolving change in writing. “Miniseries,” or “Limited Series,” have surged in popularity. This shift, along with what different ne...

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The atmosphere and energy on your first page are great! Keep it going!