Learn professional screenplay formatting: scene headings, dialogue, action lines, margins, and industry standards. Essential guide for aspiring screenwriters.

Deep dive into 'The Substance' (2024) screenplay, as we compare it to the theatrical release. Explore the $14.5M body horror film starring Demi Moore, with analysis of script changes and style innovations.

Discover how empathy enhances storytelling, character development, and audience engagement. Learn to wield this powerful tool in your writing.

Kinolime is thrilled to announce "The Waif" as the winner of our inaugural screenplay competition. This gripping tale, penned by talented screenwriter Adam Hampton, beat out over 600 other submissions to claim the top spot.

Explore the challenges faced by non-binary representation in media and how filmmakers can create more inclusive narratives.

Whether you’re struggling to adapt some of your favorite material or just a fan of adaptations, join us in exploring the world of adaptations as we outline strategies to start your own journey.

The round of 30 has ended and the judges take their proverbial seats. Join us in looking forward to the next phase of the competition, and read about how it all works.

To help you better understand how this system works, we’ve put together a concise overview of how to participate, what goes into your scores, and how to maximize them. Additionally, we'll share some valuable tips along the way.

Explore the world of film genres, a place where trends aren’t fleeting, and rules are made to be broken.

First impressions matter. This article discusses everything you need to know about loglines, from how to write them, to why they’re so important for your projects.

In this article, we discuss perhaps the most important part of a script, the scene. Get between the lines, and discover all the elements of a great scene.

Learn the essentials of reading movie scripts like a pro. This guide breaks down key elements, formatting, and techniques for deeper analysis.

Every great film starts with a great script. Read scripts that got it right to improve your own screenwriting. This article shares a list of the best screenplays to read if you're looking to become a better screenwriter and explains why you should be reading scripts as part of your craft.

Kinolime listens! Screenplay reader updates improve voting fairness. New progress indicators, faster page times, and helpful video added.

Find the best screenwriting competitions in 2024! This guide lists top contests, including Austin Film Festival, PAGE, Sundance, and Kinolime's unique contest.

We've heard you loud and clear! In light of plenty of requests from our new and growing Kinolime community, we have decided to provide more time for polishing those scripts by extending the submission deadline to April 4th.

Okay, so you’ve finally written that screenplay that you’ve always wanted to write. The next step is to get your screenplay noticed by agencies and producers.

Attention Screenwriters and Film Lovers. Hear Our Call. This is why we decided to do this! This is us.

Dream of catching the eye of an agent, an exec, or a big-name company with your spec script? Getting to grips with Script Coverage is your first step towards making that dream a reality.

Starting December 4th, Kinolime will be officially accepting screenplay submissions. So, if you've got a gem of an unmade screenplay gathering dust, now's your chance to brush it off and showcase your storytelling talent!