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Shore Scripts was set up to help emerging screenwriters break into the film and TV industry.
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Our Reader Team is made up of experienced industry professionals, writers with produced credits, top-tier representation, and experience reading for major studios, so you know your work is being read with insight, and real-world expertise. #scriptsky #scriptsky+
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January 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Our Reader Team is made up of experienced industry professionals, writers with produced credits, top-tier representation, and experience reading for major studios, so you know your work is being read with insight, and real-world expertise. #scriptsky #scriptsky+
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The judges have spoken, and we’re excited to announce the winners and finalists of our 2025 Feature Contest. Exploring these scripts with our award-winning judges has been a privilege. Huge congrats to every writer, this year’s talent was outstanding. #scriptsky
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January 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The judges have spoken, and we’re excited to announce the winners and finalists of our 2025 Feature Contest. Exploring these scripts with our award-winning judges has been a privilege. Huge congrats to every writer, this year’s talent was outstanding. #scriptsky
https://ow.ly/zIPg50XYeM8
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The Spring Season Short Film Fund is now open, awarding a $15,000 production grant and $4,000 in finishing funds. With industry partners, mentorship, and past films screening at major festivals, this is a chance to bring your short to life. #scriptsky
https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/
https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The Spring Season Short Film Fund is now open, awarding a $15,000 production grant and $4,000 in finishing funds. With industry partners, mentorship, and past films screening at major festivals, this is a chance to bring your short to life. #scriptsky
https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/
https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/
Writing the script is only the beginning. If you’ve ever considered directing your own work, this article shares five key lessons from writers who’ve made the jump to directing. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
https://www.shorescripts.com/5-tips-from-writers-who-moved-into-directing/
https://www.shorescripts.com/5-tips-from-writers-who-moved-into-directing/
January 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Writing the script is only the beginning. If you’ve ever considered directing your own work, this article shares five key lessons from writers who’ve made the jump to directing. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
https://www.shorescripts.com/5-tips-from-writers-who-moved-into-directing/
https://www.shorescripts.com/5-tips-from-writers-who-moved-into-directing/
Script to Screen pairs writers with mentors like acclaimed #cinematographer Jody Lee Lipes (MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, DEAD RINGERS, THE GOOD NURSE), offering insight on visual language, camera movement, and confident on-set collaboration. #scriptsky
https://www.shorescripts.com/script-to-screen/
https://www.shorescripts.com/script-to-screen/
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Script to Screen pairs writers with mentors like acclaimed #cinematographer Jody Lee Lipes (MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, DEAD RINGERS, THE GOOD NURSE), offering insight on visual language, camera movement, and confident on-set collaboration. #scriptsky
https://www.shorescripts.com/script-to-screen/
https://www.shorescripts.com/script-to-screen/
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Even the best writers face first-draft anxiety. The trick is to push past the fear, start somewhere, and trust that the story will take shape as you write. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
January 10, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Finished reading this year's @shorescripts.bsky.social competition finalists. Every year I'm amazed at the inventiveness and talent on display from these up-and-coming writers; it's a privilege to read their work. There can only be one winner (announced soon), but congratulations to all 👏
January 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Finished reading this year's @shorescripts.bsky.social competition finalists. Every year I'm amazed at the inventiveness and talent on display from these up-and-coming writers; it's a privilege to read their work. There can only be one winner (announced soon), but congratulations to all 👏
Script Coverage can be a crucial step in moving your story forward, especially in early drafts, where clear, actionable feedback helps you understand what needs development, and how to approach the next rewrite with confidence. #scriptsky
https://www.shorescripts.com/screenplay-coverage/
https://www.shorescripts.com/screenplay-coverage/
January 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Script Coverage can be a crucial step in moving your story forward, especially in early drafts, where clear, actionable feedback helps you understand what needs development, and how to approach the next rewrite with confidence. #scriptsky
https://www.shorescripts.com/screenplay-coverage/
https://www.shorescripts.com/screenplay-coverage/
As part of our 2025 TV Writer Mentorship Program, writers had the opportunity to learn from Karen Horne, whose experience spans Warner Bros. Discovery, NBCUniversal, Disney, and Nickelodeon, gaining practical guidance on craft, creative identity, and how to approach the industry with confidence.
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
As part of our 2025 TV Writer Mentorship Program, writers had the opportunity to learn from Karen Horne, whose experience spans Warner Bros. Discovery, NBCUniversal, Disney, and Nickelodeon, gaining practical guidance on craft, creative identity, and how to approach the industry with confidence.
Before the script was written, SEVEN SAMURAI was mapped out with character backstories, family trees, and detailed notes. The film originally had six samurai, until Kikuchiyo was added to inject energy into the group. #scriptsky #scriptsky+
Scene credit: SEVEN SAMURAI (1954) by Akira Kurosawa.
Scene credit: SEVEN SAMURAI (1954) by Akira Kurosawa.
January 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Before the script was written, SEVEN SAMURAI was mapped out with character backstories, family trees, and detailed notes. The film originally had six samurai, until Kikuchiyo was added to inject energy into the group. #scriptsky #scriptsky+
Scene credit: SEVEN SAMURAI (1954) by Akira Kurosawa.
Scene credit: SEVEN SAMURAI (1954) by Akira Kurosawa.
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON was refined over eight years and many drafts, including a significant rethinking of perspective that helped shape the film we see today. #scriptsky #scriptsky+
Tap the link below to download the script!
https://www.shorescripts.com/genre-feature-screenplay-collection/
Tap the link below to download the script!
https://www.shorescripts.com/genre-feature-screenplay-collection/
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON was refined over eight years and many drafts, including a significant rethinking of perspective that helped shape the film we see today. #scriptsky #scriptsky+
Tap the link below to download the script!
https://www.shorescripts.com/genre-feature-screenplay-collection/
Tap the link below to download the script!
https://www.shorescripts.com/genre-feature-screenplay-collection/
Consistency beats motivation every time, and this year is about building routines that help ideas turn into pages, drafts, and scripts that are finally ready to be shared. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
January 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Consistency beats motivation every time, and this year is about building routines that help ideas turn into pages, drafts, and scripts that are finally ready to be shared. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
From Grammy-winning musician with Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros to writer on Amazon’s DAISY JONES AND THE SIX, Nora Kirkpatrick has sold shows to CBS, Hulu, Paramount, and premiered her feature A TREE FELL IN THE WOODS at Tribeca. #scriptsky #scriptsky+
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January 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM
From Grammy-winning musician with Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros to writer on Amazon’s DAISY JONES AND THE SIX, Nora Kirkpatrick has sold shows to CBS, Hulu, Paramount, and premiered her feature A TREE FELL IN THE WOODS at Tribeca. #scriptsky #scriptsky+
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https://ow.ly/ftFA50XUALm
Start the year prepared and focused by downloading the 2026 Shore Scripts Contest Calendar, giving you a complete overview of our deadlines and contest opportunities so you can plan your writing and submissions with ease. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
https://www.shorescripts.com/
https://www.shorescripts.com/
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Start the year prepared and focused by downloading the 2026 Shore Scripts Contest Calendar, giving you a complete overview of our deadlines and contest opportunities so you can plan your writing and submissions with ease. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
https://www.shorescripts.com/
https://www.shorescripts.com/
Even the best writers face first-draft anxiety. The trick is to push past the fear, start somewhere, and trust that the story will take shape as you write. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Even the best writers face first-draft anxiety. The trick is to push past the fear, start somewhere, and trust that the story will take shape as you write. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
12 ANGRY MEN started as a 1954 teleplay inspired by writer Reginald Rose’s own jury duty, that shaped the tight dialogue and single-room tension that later defined the iconic 1957 film. #scriptsky #scriptsky+
This post is for education purposes only.
12 ANGRY MEN (1957) by Reginald Rose
This post is for education purposes only.
12 ANGRY MEN (1957) by Reginald Rose
January 9, 2026 at 2:01 AM
12 ANGRY MEN started as a 1954 teleplay inspired by writer Reginald Rose’s own jury duty, that shaped the tight dialogue and single-room tension that later defined the iconic 1957 film. #scriptsky #scriptsky+
This post is for education purposes only.
12 ANGRY MEN (1957) by Reginald Rose
This post is for education purposes only.
12 ANGRY MEN (1957) by Reginald Rose
From an upcoming early deadline to two contests opening this month, and one contest getting ready to reveal its finalists and winners, the next few weeks are packed with opportunities and milestones for writers at every stage! #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
https://www.shorescripts.com/
https://www.shorescripts.com/
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
From an upcoming early deadline to two contests opening this month, and one contest getting ready to reveal its finalists and winners, the next few weeks are packed with opportunities and milestones for writers at every stage! #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
https://www.shorescripts.com/
https://www.shorescripts.com/
Our Script Coverage Service delivers fast, tailored feedback from experienced industry readers, helping you strengthen your story, understand producibility, and move your script closer to its next stage. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #scriptcoverage
https://www.shorescripts.com/screenplay-coverage/
https://www.shorescripts.com/screenplay-coverage/
January 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Our Script Coverage Service delivers fast, tailored feedback from experienced industry readers, helping you strengthen your story, understand producibility, and move your script closer to its next stage. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #scriptcoverage
https://www.shorescripts.com/screenplay-coverage/
https://www.shorescripts.com/screenplay-coverage/
A lot of writers dream of directing their own film, but being a director can be exciting, rewarding, and challenging all at once. WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT DIRECTING, breaks down six things many screenwriters aren’t prepared for. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
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https://ow.ly/Aa7j50XTxao
January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
A lot of writers dream of directing their own film, but being a director can be exciting, rewarding, and challenging all at once. WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT DIRECTING, breaks down six things many screenwriters aren’t prepared for. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting
https://ow.ly/Aa7j50XTxao
https://ow.ly/Aa7j50XTxao
Script to Screen is a 9 week directors initiative for writers who want an understanding of how directing choices shape story, offering practical online lessons, guidance from 8 Oscar, Emmy, and award-winning mentors, and valuable networking! #scriptsky
https://www.shorescripts.com/script-to-screen/
https://www.shorescripts.com/script-to-screen/
January 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Script to Screen is a 9 week directors initiative for writers who want an understanding of how directing choices shape story, offering practical online lessons, guidance from 8 Oscar, Emmy, and award-winning mentors, and valuable networking! #scriptsky
https://www.shorescripts.com/script-to-screen/
https://www.shorescripts.com/script-to-screen/
As we look back on 2025, we’re proud of a year filled with growth, connection, and exciting milestones, and incredibly grateful to every writer who entered our contests, submitted for coverage, and shared their work with us.
We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings! #scriptsky #scriptsky+
We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings! #scriptsky #scriptsky+
December 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
As we look back on 2025, we’re proud of a year filled with growth, connection, and exciting milestones, and incredibly grateful to every writer who entered our contests, submitted for coverage, and shared their work with us.
We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings! #scriptsky #scriptsky+
We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings! #scriptsky #scriptsky+
Congratulations to MATANDO MOSCAS, written and directed by Ericka Lavin, our 2025 Fall Short Film Fund Finishing Funds Winner, awarded $4,000 to complete this story of a disillusioned office worker who hires a hitman, only to discover fate’s twisted sense of humour. #scriptsky #scriptsky+
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Congratulations to MATANDO MOSCAS, written and directed by Ericka Lavin, our 2025 Fall Short Film Fund Finishing Funds Winner, awarded $4,000 to complete this story of a disillusioned office worker who hires a hitman, only to discover fate’s twisted sense of humour. #scriptsky #scriptsky+
From a 19-minute standing ovation at the 78th Cannes Film Festival to being Norway’s official Oscar submission, SENTIMENTAL VALUE has captivated audiences and even caught the attention of Paul Thomas Anderson as one of his 2025 favorites. #filmfact #scriptsky #scriptsky+
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
From a 19-minute standing ovation at the 78th Cannes Film Festival to being Norway’s official Oscar submission, SENTIMENTAL VALUE has captivated audiences and even caught the attention of Paul Thomas Anderson as one of his 2025 favorites. #filmfact #scriptsky #scriptsky+
When our Script Reader, Sean Oliver, assess coverage submissions, producibility is key. Understanding what it will take to move a script beyond development and into production is an essential part of evaluating its real world potential.
https://www.shorescripts.com/team/#readers
https://www.shorescripts.com/team/#readers
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
When our Script Reader, Sean Oliver, assess coverage submissions, producibility is key. Understanding what it will take to move a script beyond development and into production is an essential part of evaluating its real world potential.
https://www.shorescripts.com/team/#readers
https://www.shorescripts.com/team/#readers
What’s one #screenwriting habit you’re trying to break?
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
What’s one #screenwriting habit you’re trying to break?