2023’s most anticipated movie, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, was the official adaptation of the book, American Prometheus, written by Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin. It won the Academy for Best Picture and was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, losing out to American Fiction. The film follows the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist, who helped […]
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Download The Holdovers Script
One of the top contenders in the best original screenplay category at the 2024 Academy Awards, The Holdovers, a comedy-drama, missed out to the French legal drama, Anatomy of a Fall. Written by David Hemingson, the film is semi-autobiographical as per his own admission. It follows the journey of a strict classics teacher a New England […]
Download American Fiction Script
2024’s Oscar-winning film for best adapted screenplay, American Fiction, is written and directed by Cord Jefferson. The film is based on the novel “Erasure” by Percival Everett The story is about a dejected novelist, Monk, who’s fed up with the publishing community that profits from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes at […]
Arguably the most popular cultural phenomenon in the modern literary and film world, Harry Potter, written by J.K. Rowling, is a masterclass in classical storytelling. In this post, we will examine the story using the 12 Steps of the Hero’s Journey framework. 1. Ordinary World In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry lives with […]
One of the most beloved animation movies, Shrek is a classic that captivates audiences with its humor, heart, and memorable characters. Behind the layers of fairy-tale parody lies a narrative structure deeply rooted in the hero’s journey archetype. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Shrek follows the 12 steps of the Hero’s Journey. 1. […]
Download Bollywood Movie Scripts
Movie scripts are the foundation upon which the entire filmmaking process is built. They outline the storyline, develop characters, and provide dialogue that actors bring to life on screen. For any aspiring screenwriter, scripts of released movies are an essential tool for education. A well-written script sets the tone, establishes the mood, and lays the […]
Download Rang De Basanti Script
Released in 2006, Rang De Basanti, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, is a film that not only captured the hearts of audiences but also ignited a cultural and social revolution in India. The movie script, penned by Rensil D’Silva and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, serves as the narrative backbone for this cinematic journey. You can download […]
In modern Indian cinema, Gangs of Wasseypur, directed by Anurag Kashyap, stands as an epic tale that defies conventions and spans across generations. Released in two parts in 2012, the film unfolds a saga of crime, revenge, and the cyclical nature of violence in the town of Wasseypur. You can download the scripts of both […]
The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont, is a cinematic masterpiece that transcends genres, and has gained cult status among its fans and screenwriting students. Released in 1994, the film is an adaptation of Stephen King’s novella “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption.”. You can download the script pdf at the end of this article. Some […]
One of Malayalam language’s (Mollywood) most hard-hitting films, Jallikattu, directed by Lijo Pellissery and written by S. Harish and R. Jayakumar, was released in 2017. It stands as a unique and visceral masterpiece that transcends conventional storytelling. The screenplay (available to download below) is a masterclass in telling thought provoking, visceral and metaphorical stories. Setting […]