Celebrating the Art, Craft and Business of Animation https://www.awn.com/ en-US 15 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:53:57 -0700 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:55:46 -0700 https://www.awn.com/blog/screenwriting-staffing-professional-screenwriters-perspective There’s one script marketplace that consistently delivers on its mission to connect writers with real producers, managers, and employers Jeffrey Scott https://www.awn.com/blog/screenwriting-staffing-professional-screenwriters-perspective Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:53:57 PDT Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/news/john-august-pen-untitled-laika-stop-mo-feature The ‘Corpse Bride’ and ‘Frankenweenie’ screenwriter joins director Pete Candeland on the project, which follows a theater-loving high school student who is lured into an endless bacchanal in search of her missing mother. 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Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/sh-gun-bobs-burgers-and-penguin-win-2025-wga-awards Mon, 17 Feb 2025 9:46:54 PST Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/news/simpsons-bobs-burgers-lead-2025-wga-awards-nominations-animation Two of FOX’s iconic series once again nabs multiple noms, with ‘Blood of Zeus’ rounding out the list; ‘Shōgun,’ ‘Fallout’ among non-animated shows also garnering multiple noms; ceremony set for February 15. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/simpsons-bobs-burgers-lead-2025-wga-awards-nominations-animation Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:57:17 PST Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/blog/ask-bot-about-biz My ‘interview with the vampire’ on the uncertainty and upheaval in Hollywood. Kevin Geiger https://www.awn.com/blog/ask-bot-about-biz Fri, 31 May 2024 13:58:12 PDT Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/blog/impact-ai-hollywood-2024-12-predictions The use of AI will provide significant advantages and present serious challenges. Kevin Geiger https://www.awn.com/blog/impact-ai-hollywood-2024-12-predictions Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:04:35 PST Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/blog/wga-buys-time The short game on AI goes to the Writers Guild of America, but the studios are playing the long game. Kevin Geiger https://www.awn.com/blog/wga-buys-time Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:42:41 PDT Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/news/final-draft-12-now-available Upgrade is free for anyone who purchased V11 after February 15, 2021; company is donating free licenses to two non-profits that foster diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/news/final-draft-12-now-available Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:10:27 PDT Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/news/nine-participants-chosen-nickelodeons-annual-writing-and-artist-programs Programs provide an opportunity to develop and hone creative skills, focusing on cultivating talent through hands-on experience. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/news/nine-participants-chosen-nickelodeons-annual-writing-and-artist-programs Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:35:59 PST Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/news/eu-report-women-direct-only-22-feature-films New study finds women still account for a minority of directing and screenwriting positions in feature films and TV. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/news/eu-report-women-direct-only-22-feature-films Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:43:36 PDT Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/blog/few-things-you-need-know-about-creativity I want to take a step back from screenwriting and discuss a more basic principle— Jeffrey Scott https://www.awn.com/blog/few-things-you-need-know-about-creativity Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:56:05 PST Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/blog/finding-their-calling Director Charles Zhang and writer/producer Jonathan Cui break new ground with a feature-length VR film. Kevin Geiger https://www.awn.com/blog/finding-their-calling Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:55:18 PST Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/news/breadwinner-and-heroic-quest-valiant-prince-ivandoe-take-home-emile-awards Director Nora Twomey and co-directors Christian Bøving-Andersen and Eva Lee Wallberg among animation artists honored at second annual ceremony in Lille, France.   Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/breadwinner-and-heroic-quest-valiant-prince-ivandoe-take-home-emile-awards Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:48:40 PST Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/news/warner-bros-prepping-plastic-man-feature Amanda Idoko hired to write the screenplay for comedic action-adventure based on the DC Comics super hero. 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AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/news/final-draft-releases-final-draft-10 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 14:10:40 PDT Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/blog/attributes-successful-writer A successful writer doesn't have to have all of these traits, but the more he possesses the more successful he will be. Jeffrey Scott https://www.awn.com/blog/attributes-successful-writer Sun, 18 Sep 2016 17:06:07 PDT Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/event/sydney-animation-production-group-pitch-bibles-jo-boag ItchyGuy https://www.awn.com/event/sydney-animation-production-group-pitch-bibles-jo-boag Wed, 13 Jul 2016 19:25:55 PDT Screenwriting https://www.awn.com/blog/product-review-plot-control-30-plot-structuring-screenwriting-software Structure your screenplays faster, better and easier with the help of this outstanding new software! 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