Screenwriters Day

Screenwriters Day is January 5th

Screenwriters Day is a holiday that acknowledges screenwriters and the hard work and dedication they put into entertaining you as an audience. 

Often going unnoticed or unappreciated, screenwriters are the ones who have the ability to shape the story being told, create great roles for actors, and write memorable dialogue. There are many writers across the world sitting in living rooms, tapping away at their keyboards, hoping to be writing what could be the next breakout movie. This holiday brings recognition for their hard work.

Ways to Celebrate

Look up the behind the scenes crew of your favorite movie and see who the screenwriter who worked on it was. Send a shoutout using #NationalScreenwritersDay on social media to give them the recognition they deserve.

How This Holiday Unites People

Lots of people love to watch movies and this holiday can bring people together by teaching them about the hard work and dedication these screenwriters have to bring the entertainment we all enjoy so much.

Ways to Share on Social Media

• Share your favorite movies and which screenwriters worked on said movie
• Give a shoutout to the screenwriter of your favorite movie using #NationalScreenwriterDay on your post
• Encourage friends, family, and followers to acknowledge their fellow screenwriters by also giving a shoutout
• Promote awareness of behind the scenes work that goes into such entertainment quality

“To make a great film you need three things – the script, the script and the script.” – Alfred Hitchcock