Screen Writer

Create unforgettable characters with correct education in screenwriting.

About

A screenwriter is a person who writes the screenplay for a film, television show or any other visual media. The screenwriter is responsible for creating the characters, plot, dialogue and other elements of the story. A good screenplay is the foundation of a successful film or television show. Moreover, screenwriters play a crucial role in the filmmaking process.

Screenwriters often work in collaboration with directors, producers and other members of the film crew to bring their vision to life. They may also work on multiple projects at once, adapting existing work into screenplays or writing original screenplays.

Eligibility

For Bachelor’s

  • The aspirants can enrol for a bachelor’s degree such as BA screenwriting, BFA screenwriting course for the duration of 3 years.
  • To apply for a bachelor’s degree the seekers are required to pass the secondary board examination with 50% marks. 

 For Diploma & Certifications 

  • The ideal candidate can also apply for UG and PG diploma in screenwriting.
  • The scholars can do a certification course of 1 year.

Job Roles

A screenwriter's primary job role is to write screenplays for film, television and other visual media. Some specific job roles for screenwriters include:

  • Script Development
  • Script Writing
  • Research 
  • Collaboration 
  • Revisions
  • Marketing 
  • Script Coverage 
  • Teaching

Screenwriters can work in a variety of employment sectors including:

  • Film and Television Production 
  • Advertising 
  • Gaming Industry 
  • Theater 
  • Digital Media 
  • Education
  • Freelancing

Top Recruiters

Screenwriters can work for a variety of companies and organisations including:

  • Research 
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Marketing 
  • Film Production Studios 
  • Television Networks
  • Advertising Agencies 
  • Gaming Companies 
  • Theater Companies
  • Digital Media Companies
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Marketing

Salary

Screenwriters can earn significantly different amounts of money depending on their experience, reputation, location as well as the size and nature of the company or organisation they work for.

 

Entry-level Screenwriting

Approx 1 lakhs - 2 lakhs per annum

Senior Screenwriting

Approx 5 lakhs - 6 lakhs per annum

Top-level Screenwriting

Approx 8 lakhs - 11 lakhs per annum

 

Skills

Screenwriters are expected to have a unique combination of creative and technical skills including:

  • Writing Ability 
  • Creativity
  • Research 
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Marketing
  • Story Structure 
  • Character Development 
  • Dialogue 
  • Visual Storytelling 

Scope

The scope of screenwriting is broad and encompasses a variety of media platforms including film, television, theatre, video games, digital media and much more. Screenwriters have the opportunity to work in a wide range of industries and to tell stories that can entertain, educate and inspire audiences around the world.

  • Film
  • Television
  • Theater
  • Research 
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Marketing
  • Video Games
  • Digital Media
  • Advertising
  • Education

Benefits

Screenwriting can offer several benefits both personal and professional including:

  • Creativity
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Career Opportunities
  • Flexibility
  • Personal Growth
  • Research 
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Marketing 
  • Financial Rewards
  • Recognition

Drawbacks

While screenwriting can offer many benefits it also comes with certain drawbacks including:

  • Research 
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Marketing 
  • Competition
  • Rejection
  • Time-Consuming
  • Rewriting
  • Collaboration
  • Uncertainty
  • Limited Control