screenplay
noun
screen·play
ˈskrēn-ˌplā 
: the script and often shooting directions of a story prepared for motion-picture 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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It is directed by Mark Molloy from a screenplay written by Will Beall.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 June 2024
Kidman, who reportedly vowed to never work with von Trier again after this film, weaves a particularly convincing character out of a screenplay which is by turns lyrical and eye-rollingly cruel.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 June 2024
The Lionsgate film was directed by Gibson with a screenplay from Jared Rosenberg.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2024
How did Carrie Solomon’s screenplay get into your hands?
—Erin Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 June 2024
Kidman, who reportedly vowed to never work with von Trier again after this film, weaves a particularly convincing character out of a screenplay which is by turns lyrical and eye-rollingly cruel.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 June 2024
The Lionsgate film was directed by Gibson with a screenplay from Jared Rosenberg.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2024
How did Carrie Solomon’s screenplay get into your hands?
—Erin Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
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screenplay
noun
screen·play
ˈskrēn-ˌplā
: the written form of a story prepared for film production
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