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Out in Hollywood Announces Out Loud 2021 List of Best Unproduced Pilot Scripts by LGBTQ+ Writers

A newly formed organization, Out in Hollywood, has launched its inaugural Out Loud List of the best unproduced pilot scripts that center on queer experiences and/or are written by queer writers....

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New Org Will Offer Mentorship and Financial Support to Disabled Screenwriters

According to last year’s WGAW Inclusion Report, self-identified writers with disabilities comprise only 0.7 percent of current active Writers Guild of America West members. In contrast, about a...

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The Disability List Announces 2020 Selections

The Disability List, an annual collection of the best unproduced scripts featuring at least one lead character with a disability, has selected eight screenplays for its second edition. The 2020 list...

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Digital Literary Marketplace Launched for Women Writers and Entertainment Professionals

A new digital platform has been established to help connect women writers and entertainment professionals. According to its press materials, Wscripted is a literary marketplace “for women...

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Submit Now: The Inaugural Latinx TV List

The Black List, in partnership with The Latin Tracking Board, NALIP, Remezcla, and The Untitled Latinx Project, is now accepting submissions for the inaugural Latinx TV List. This new list is looking...

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Apply Now: CinemaStreet Women’s Short Screenplay Competition

CinemaStreet Pictures is hosting a contest for short scripts from female screenwriters. The CinemaStreet Women’s Short Screenplay Competition is accepting women-penned scripts of 20 pages or...

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Paul Feig’s Powderkeg Creating Diverse, Inclusive Writers’ Rooms with New Initiative

Powderkeg has launched its latest inclusive initiative. Paul Feig and Laura Fischer’s digital media production company is following up its incubator for women filmmakers with Break the Room...

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Issa Rae and Columbia Pictures Join Forces to Support Emerging Diverse Writers

Issa Rae’s latest project will help boost diverse, up-and-coming screenwriters. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the “Insecure” star’s ColorCreative has signed a...

Features

Writer to Watch: “The Little Drummer Girl’s” Claire Wilson

Persistence and playing the long game have been the secrets to UK screenwriter Claire Wilson’s success. The co-writer of new AMC/BBC One miniseries “The Little Drummer Girl” was in...

Films, News, Women Writers

Black List 2017 Features Record Number of Scripts By and About Women

If the 2017 Black List is any indication — and hopefully it is — we’re going to see more films written by women going into production soon. And more female-led stories, too. Compiled...

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