A closer look at our 2026 Feature Screenplay Contest Quarter-Finalists! Take a look at the full list of writers who made it through this round. Congratulations again to everyone who advanced, and thank you to all the writers who trusted us with their work. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting

A common misconception about WHIPLASH is that Damien Chazelle expanded a short film into a feature. In reality, he wrote the feature screenplay first, then adapted 15 pages into a proof-of-concept short to help secure funding. #scriptlibrary #scriptsky #scriptsky+ Post is for educational purposes.

John Michaels turned to us for #scriptcoverage on his first animation script after struggling to find the right person to review it, and we’re so glad we could connect him with a reader who understood his genre and gave him the support he was looking for! #scriptsky https://ow.ly/cfXB50ZVEEU

Congratulations to the 6 writers joining our 2026 TV Writer Mentorship Program, and to the 12 finalists across 10 scripts joining our Writer Development Program! Thank you to everyone who shared their work with us. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting https://ow.ly/CZni50ZVCMH

Download our COMPLETE GUIDE TO FORMATTING WORKBOOK and learn how to format your script with confidence. It’s just one of free Guides packed with pages of screenwriting resources to help you master your craft. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting https://ow.ly/uXTM50ZVbFf

Congratulations to all the writers moving forward, and thank you to everyone who entered this year. We’ve been so impressed by the quality and variety of the scripts! Semi-Finalists will be announced in November! #scriptsky #scriptsky+ https://ow.ly/51Zt50ZV01C

Another week, another round of scripts sent out! Here’s where our writers’ work went last week. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting

Congratulations to Keith Wilhelm Kopp on wrapping his latest short film, ANON! A long-time member of our Directors’ Roster, Keith is already looking ahead to his next feature, FIRST CHRISTMAS, which is being produced by Ask Seek Knock. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ https://ow.ly/Tp2F50ZUjew

STUTTERER by Benjamin Cleary won the 2016 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short. Read the script on our website, then put what you learn into practice and enter your short film before our FINAL deadline on 30 October! #scriptlibrary #scriptsky #scriptsky+ https://ow.ly/iUAX50ZUj8O

You have the idea, now it’s time to shape it into a script! Knowing how to shape that idea into a script is where the real work begins so here are a few things to keep in mind when developing your next short film. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting #filmmaking

Hear from our Short Film Fund-winning writer/directors who have written, produced and brought their own films to life, with insights that can be useful wherever you are in your filmmaking journey. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting https://ow.ly/thLC50ZUawP

MOBLAND Season 1 was produced on an incredibly tight schedule, with scripts still being developed and refined while filming was underway. Production wrapped just four days before the show’s global premiere! #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting #filmfact

The FINAL Deadline for the Short Film Fund is October 30th! Enter your short film for the chance to receive $15,000 in Production Funding or $4,000 in Finishing Funds, along with mentorship, industry support and more. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ ENTER NOW: https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/

Our Short Film Fund Regular Deadline is TODAY! Get your short film in by the end of the day and put your project forward for the chance to receive funding, industry support and opportunities to take your film further. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ Enter NOW: https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/

Our 2025 Production Grant winner Cami Kwan shares why she applied to the Short Film Fund and what stood out to her beyond the funding itself. Get your entry in and join a community built to support filmmakers beyond the page. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting https://ow.ly/T9mz50ZSMG4

Another week of getting our writers’ scripts out there. Here’s where we sent them last week! #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting #screenwriter

Short films prove that you don’t need hours to tell a story that stays with you. These 7 films have stood the test of time by making every moment count, offering plenty of inspiration for filmmakers looking to master the art of concise storytelling. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #shortfilm #screenwriting

Writing a script is one part of the job. Being able to talk about your work is another. Our Writer Development Manager shares why screenwriters should practise pitching their projects, discussing ideas and answering questions with confidence. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting #writerdevelopment

Your next step starts with getting your script in! Enter our Short Film Fund before the Regular Deadline on 30 September for the opportunity to receive funding, industry support and help bringing your short film to life. #shortfilm #scriptsky #scriptsky+ https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/

Our Script to Screen winners got an extra mentor session with 1st AD Grayson Alamango Shapiro. With credits including OBSESSION and FALL 2: DEADPOINT, Grayson shared practical insight on prep, HODs, actors, schedules and making the most of limited resources. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting

Meet Abraham Barrie, one of our Script Coverage readers. With 10+ years of experience as a script analyst and screenwriter, he has trained in London and Madrid and worked with filmmakers, agencies, producers, and industry platforms worldwide. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ https://ow.ly/EN2g50ZQE1H

For filmmaker Adam Zheng Yuan, entering the Short Film Fund was about more than funding. He saw it as a platform for quality cinema and distinctive indie voices. Hear Adam talk about his Spring Season Finishing Funds-winning film! #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting #shortfilm

Sometimes the best way to make a story feel real is to let the people making it bring a little of themselves to the page. THE INVITATION is a great example of how collaboration between writers and cast can shape a film in unexpected ways. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting #filmfact #filmmaking

Your short film doesn’t have to wait for a greenlight! Join Lauren Bancroft & Tess Paras TODAY for a FREE webinar on becoming your own producer, from producing 101 to funding your film and building a “multi-hyphenate” career. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ https://www.shorescripts.com/screenwriting-events/

For LEGALLY BLONDE, the writers’ time at Stanford Law School inspired the film’s eclectic mix of background students, after discovering just how diverse the student body was. #scriptlibrary #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting #scripttoscreen This post is for educational purposes only.

Lauren Bancroft is one half of our exciting panel, joining us to talk all things short film producing. From the basics to funding your film and building a "multi-hyphenate" career, this FREE webinar is packed with practical insight. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ Register NOW: https://ow.ly/F8Im50ZOxq8

Short films give filmmakers the chance to experiment, tell stories and reach audiences. But with limited time and resources, every moment counts. Our article looks at 7 shortfilms that put the medium on the map and every filmmaker should watch! #scriptsky #scriptsky+ https://ow.ly/ag1Q50ZOx7R

Here’s where our Writer Development Manager sent our writers’ work last week as we continue helping them get their scripts in front of the right people. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting

Let’s give our 2026 TV Writer Mentorship Program Half-Hour Semi-Finalists their moment! These are the writers behind the pilots that caught our readers’ attention this year. Congratulations again to everyone moving forward. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting

And just like that, it’s finished, technically. Because every writer knows that typing “THE END” usually just means it’s time to open a new document called FINAL_FINAL_v2. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting