Screenwriter

Job Description:

A screenwriter's main job is to write the script for a film/TV show. They are in charge of creating the dialogue and writing the entire film. They also have to sell their script to a studio for production.

Salary average: 77k, salary is based on individual script

Occupational Outlook:

There is about a 4% increase in screenwriters predicted in the next decade.

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Educational Requirements:

There is no education required, although any experience/schooling in writing or film may help.

Ohio unviersity

Address: Athens Ohio

Website: ohio.edu

Information on the Major:

They have a highly esteemed major in film and minor in screenwriting. The thesis project for the course is a feature length film written and directed by the student.

University of Southern California

Address: Los Angeles, CA

Website: usc.edu

Information on the Major:

One of the most renowned and famous screenwriting programs in the country, this program combines both in school work and real industry opportunity from the Los Angeles film scene.

Depaul university

Address: Chicago, IL

Website: depaul.edu

Information on the Major:

This program is highly regarded and works a lot with the local Chicago film production community. They have all of Cinema Studies and Playwriting programs.

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Written Communication Skills
Understanding of human interaction
Persistence
Determination

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

Any screenwriting program works, the most popular is called "Final Draft"

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

You get to write for a living!
It can have super high rewards and incredible recognition.
If you make it, it can be an incredibly lucrative career.

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

The industry is incredibly hard to break into.
Income is irregular and based on how you finish scripts.
There can be strict deadlines on finishing work.

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

Most screenwriters choose their own career and write from home. There are no hours but there can be deadlines.

Bonus #1

Noah Baumbach

Oscar nominated Screenwriter.

Portfolio website link

Bonus #2

Wes Anderson

Oscar nominated Screenwriter/Director.

Portfolio website link

Bonus #3

Sofia Coppola

Oscar winning Screenwriter

Portfolio website link

Career Researched By: Raya Isenstein

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