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screenplay

[skreen-pley] / ˈskrinˌpleɪ /


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Davis, Sarandon and director Ridley Scott were Oscar-nominated, and Callie Khouri won an Oscar for her screenplay.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"They're the best of us," said Laverty, who won best screenplay at Cannes for Ken Loach's "I, Daniel Blake" and "The Wind that Shakes the Barley".

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

McKenna’s screenplay confidently moves the pieces back into place, positioning all the characters in proximity before expanding them naturally so their lives can intersect once more.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Gadd was cast as the lead and wrote the screenplay.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“As soon as I get this screenplay to Ms. Francis, I’ll be free to hang out again.”

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks




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