screenplay
noun
screen·play
ˈskrēn-ˌplā 
: the script and often shooting directions of a story prepared for movie production
Examples of screenplay in a Sentence
an award for best screenplay
each actor will be given a copy of the screenplay to study
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But without a screenplay or director nomination, fans will have to wait till next year when the second part of the film arrives.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Rae, who produced the screenplay, ensures that each twist and turn not only adds to the hilarity but also deepens our understanding of Dreux and Alyssa’s friendship.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
The film marks the directorial debut of Mark Anthony Green, who also wrote the screenplay.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Oscar winner Barry Jenkins wrote the screenplay, which takes deserved jabs at how Shields didn’t win sponsors afterwards.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Rae, who produced the screenplay, ensures that each twist and turn not only adds to the hilarity but also deepens our understanding of Dreux and Alyssa’s friendship.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
The film marks the directorial debut of Mark Anthony Green, who also wrote the screenplay.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Oscar winner Barry Jenkins wrote the screenplay, which takes deserved jabs at how Shields didn’t win sponsors afterwards.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
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screenplay
noun
screen·play
ˈskrēn-ˌplā
: the written form of a story prepared for film production
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