The Golden Script Competition

10/07/2025

2025 SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED: https://goldenscript.net/2025

Congratulations to all the screenwriters who advanced to this next round! The FINALISTS will be announced on July 15th, followed by the WINNERS on July 20th!

The FEATURES: https://goldenscript.net/winners/2025/feature-screenplays

The SHORTS: https://goldenscript.net/winners/2025/short-screenplays

The TV PILOTS: https://goldenscript.net/winners/2025/tv-pilot-screenplays

Blog post: https://goldenscript.net/post/2025-semifinalists-announced

Best of luck!

10/07/2025

2025 SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED: https://goldenscript.net/2025

Congratulations to all the screenwriters who advanced to the semifinals stage! The FINALISTS will be announced on July 15th, followed by the WINNERS on July 20th!

The FEATURES: https://goldenscript.net/winners/2025/feature-screenplays

The SHORTS: https://goldenscript.net/winners/2025/short-screenplays

The TV PILOTS: https://goldenscript.net/winners/2025/tv-pilot-screenplays

Blog post: https://goldenscript.net/post/2025-semifinalists-announced

Best of luck!

05/07/2025

2025 QUARTER-FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: https://goldenscript.net/2025

Congratulations to all the screenwriters who advanced to the quarter-finalist stage! The SEMIFINALISTS will be announced on July 10th, followed by the FINALISTS on July 15th, and the WINNERS on July 20th!

The FEATURES: https://goldenscript.net/winners/2025/feature-screenplays

The SHORTS: https://goldenscript.net/winners/2025/short-screenplays

The TV PILOTS: https://goldenscript.net/winners/2025/tv-pilot-screenplays

Blog post: https://goldenscript.net/post/2025-quarter-finalists-announced

Best of luck!

21/06/2025

OUR LATEST POST: 5 Types of Subplots That Strengthen Your Main Story

https://goldenscript.net/post/5-types-of-subplots-that-strengthen-your-main-story

You more than likely have come across the notion of a subplot amidst your screenwriting adventure. Effective subplots echo the central theme–they explore similar ideas from different perspectives or in varied contexts.While subplots are more minor in scale, they still follow the essential story st...

13/06/2025

OUR LATEST POST: The Art of Screenwriting: Alexander Payne

https://goldenscript.net/post/the-art-of-screenwriting-alexander-payne

Alexander Payne is a top-five filmmaker for me and someone I argue doesn’t get enough love in the cinephile world. Election (1999) and Sideways (2004) will always hold a special place in my heart, and it’s nice to see Payne still making quality films 30 years into the game with 2023’s The Hold...

05/06/2025

OUR LATEST POST: From Pilot to Finale: Structuring Character Growth Across a Series

https://goldenscript.net/post/from-pilot-to-finale-structuring-character-growth-across-a-series

You’ve heard it before, including from me, on how characters make or break a script. That is especially the case when you're discussing television writing because, after all, the audience is going to follow along with these characters for a long time.Every character has a theme. Flawed characters ...

27/05/2025

OUR LATEST POST: Writing for TV: Parks and Recreation Pilot

https://www.goldenscript.net/post/writing-for-tv-parks-and-recreation-pilot

Writing for television demands a lot from writers, no matter their background, and what better show to analyze than 'Parks and Recreation'? With seven seasons and 125 episodes, the show was a big hit and one that many pit against The Office as a classic and staple of the mockumentary sitcom boom in....

17/05/2025

OUR LATEST POST: The Antagonists of SCHINDLER'S LIST (1993): An Analysis

https://www.goldenscript.net/post/the-antagonists-of-schindler-s-list-1993-an-analysis

There’s plenty to analyze when discussing a great like Steven Spielberg, with few films ever being as captivating or mesmerizing as 1993’s Schindler’s List. When discussing Schindler’s List (1993), it’s natural to focus on the central figure, Oskar Schindler, a character as complex as any ...

05/05/2025

OUR LATEST POST: 5 Common Story Structures Used in Blockbuster Movies

https://goldenscript.net/post/5-common-story-structures-used-in-blockbuster-movies

Are blockbusters going away? Or have we become numb to what makes a great blockbuster since theatres aren’t what they used to be? No one knows the answer, but there’s plenty to learn from blockbusters as writers, particularly the story structures often utilized in these massive films. Even if yo...

28/04/2025

OUR LATEST POST: Writing for Ensemble Casts: Balancing Multiple Characters

https://goldenscript.net/post/writing-for-ensemble-casts-balancing-multiple-characters

Characters make or break a script, making ensemble casts an added challenge to ensure every story arc and character doesn’t outdo one another. In this article, let’s discuss what to know about writing for ensemble casts and how you can balance multiple characters within your story.Still from 'Th...

21/04/2025

OUR LATEST POST: Writing for TV: Freaks and Geeks Pilot

https://goldenscript.net/post/writing-for-tv-freaks-and-geeks-pilot

I still remember the first time I viewed 'Freaks and Geeks' as a kid and how much it captivated me. Written by Paul Feig and directed by Jake Kasdan, the Freaks and Geeks pilot is regarded as one of the best TV pilots ever. Premiering in 1999 on NBC, the show was an authentic, character-driven depic...

12/04/2025

OUR LATEST POST: The Art of Screenwriting: Paddy Chayefsky

https://goldenscript.net/post/the-art-of-screenwriting-paddy-chayefsky

Writing is an art form that demands attention to detail, patience, and, most importantly, an examination of greats from the past. That being said, Paddy Chayefsky is one of the greatest writers in cinema, having a style surrounded by social commentary, excellent dialogue, and superb narratives.Chaye...