Happy National Screenwriters Day! On January 5, when the credits roll on your favorite television show or film, feel free to admire the writers today!
You’ve probably heard of American filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who is known for 'Raiders of The Lost Ark', 'E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial' and 'Saving Private Ryan'. But did you know that Spielberg didn’t write any of those films?
In fact, they were all written by American screenwriter, director and producer Lawerence Kasdan ('Body Heat', 'The Big Chill', 'The Accidental Tourist'), American film and television screenwriter and an activist for Tibetan freedom Melissa Mathison and American film and television writer and television producer Robert Rodat, respectively).
In fact, they were all written by American screenwriter, director and producer Lawerence Kasdan ('Body Heat', 'The Big Chill', 'The Accidental Tourist'), American film and television screenwriter and an activist for Tibetan freedom Melissa Mathison and American film and television writer and television producer Robert Rodat, respectively).
Inside the industry, these screenwriters are well known for their ability to crack the story, create great roles for actors, and write memorable dialogue. But there are also writers in living rooms all around the world, tapping away at their keyboards, writing what could be the next breakout feature.
Listen to what Ryan Reynolds said when he received the award for Best Actor.
“I’d like to take this chance to thank the screenwriters, not just the ones on Deadpool, but everywhere. It is a hugely undervalued asset in Hollywood. They are the architects. They make us look good.”
– Ryan Reynolds accepting the 2016 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor
So why haven’t we heard of these creative souls?
You will…starting now…with National Screenwriters Day!
HOW TO OBSERVE
Go to the website below to find out the latest updates and see interviews with top screenwriters about their mysterious vocation. Look up the origins of your favorite movie and see who the screenwriter is. Send a shoutout using #NationalScreenwritersDay on social media.
https://www.nationalscreenwritersday.com
HISTORY
ScreenwritingU, the leading education source for screenwriters worldwide, founded National Screenwriters Day. Its purpose is to recognize the talents behind the scripts coming out of the television and film world. They offer screenwriting classes, services and products for screenwriters of all levels. They do more than teach writers, we build careers! Be sure to visit their website below.
#NationalScreenwritersDay
@ScreenwriterDay
@ScreenwritingU
@nichecinema
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