As with any other writing, preparation is all.
First, you must have a story that you can tell on film in a three-act structure.
Once you've developed the plot, the characters, the setting, period and so forth. you can begin by writing a treatment, an outline -- some guide that you can use to refine the story, swap plot points and characters -- a working document that you can use to establish a baseline for your work
There is screenplay software that is used by the industry -- one page equals about one minute of screen time -- that you can use to follow the appropriate format for writing your screenplay.
Once your finish your screenplay, begin seeking feedback and prepare to re-write. When you script as your absolute best work -- many re-writes later, then you're ready to copyright it and sell it for money.
You can do anything you like after you write a screenplay.
Write a screenplay.... Then shop it....
Yes Melissa did write the screenplay for Twilight:D
Your best bet is to write your screenplay and then write a query letter to the show's producers. Tell them what your screenplay is about - and let them know you've actually finiished writing it - and see what they think.
You should not write a screenplay like you would write a novel, or an essay, or newspaper column or any other writing. A screenplay follows a rigorous format and tells a story.
Learning to write a screenplay can be a daunting task. It is best to enroll in an accredited program where one can study screenwriting such as the New York Film Academy, FullSail and the Academy of Art Institute offers.
Best Original Screenplay- Witness Best Adapted Screenplay- Out of Africa
A screenplay is a product. It tells a story. You can write the story as a pitch, as a treatment, as a novel or as a screenplay. Both are required in order to tell your story on film.
You do indeed need permission to write an adapted screenplay. This is to make sure you are following the copy rights.
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The best Original Screenplay was Places in the Heart by Robert Benton.The best Adapted Screenplay was Amadeus by Peter Shaffer.
It will depend on the writer as to how long it takes to write a screenplay for animation. It could take several weeks to even years.