as in script
the written form of a story prepared for film production
each actor will be given a copy of the screenplay to study
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Yura Borisov’s supporting turn, as well as Sean Baker’s directing and screenplay, also were recognized.
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Diane Garrett, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The film’s screenplay was penned by Laura Lekkos, with previous drafts written by Michael Elliot and Cory Tynan.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
The Substance won best original screenplay, best hair and makeup, and star Demi Moore took best actress.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
The stranger produced an inept screenplay, which was accepted as proof that only a fool would try to make a film from my novel.
—David Rabe, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025
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Diane Garrett, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The film’s screenplay was penned by Laura Lekkos, with previous drafts written by Michael Elliot and Cory Tynan.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
The Substance won best original screenplay, best hair and makeup, and star Demi Moore took best actress.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
The stranger produced an inept screenplay, which was accepted as proof that only a fool would try to make a film from my novel.
—David Rabe, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Screenplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screenplay. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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