Screenwriters are the first critical stage in the creation of film and television entertainment. The screenwriter creates the structure, or narrative arc, of the story, fleshes out all the characters and dialogue, and, crucially, describes everything visually, so that it is very clear what the scene should look like to the audience.
What does working in this department look like?
Screenwriters write and develop screenplays for film or TV either based on an original idea, by adapting an existing story into a screenplay or by joining an existing project.
Skills needed
- Screenwriters have a strong creative vision and excellent writing skills, a good understanding of all type of genres filmmaking, a passion for storytelling.
- Relevant education in English, creative writing, theatre and/or screenwriting is useful, but not essential.
Community
Connecting with these organizations is a great way to expand your network, gain knowledge and attend events to further your career.
What jobs are available?
- Writer
- Story Editor
- Story Consultant
- Showrunner
- Animation Writer
- Animation Story Editor
