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The scriptwriter is responsible for creating ideas and stories in scripts for films, television, animation, children's programs, and computer games. Their main responsibilities include developing original ideas or adapting existing works, researching background material, formatting screenplays, pitching ideas to producers, and rewriting scripts based on feedback to arrive at a final version. Scriptwriters also network with agents and producers and manage their own finances and tax.

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ROLES

The scriptwriter is responsible for creating ideas and stories in scripts for films, television, animation, children's programs, and computer games. Their main responsibilities include developing original ideas or adapting existing works, researching background material, formatting screenplays, pitching ideas to producers, and rewriting scripts based on feedback to arrive at a final version. Scriptwriters also network with agents and producers and manage their own finances and tax.

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ROLES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS OF THE

PRODUCTION TEAM

SCRIPTWRITER

Scriptwriters/Screenwriters create Ideas and bring stories to life in scripts for


feature films TV Comedy and Drama Animation, Children's Programmes,
and Computer Games.

As a Screenwriter, you might develop your own original Ideas and sell them to
producers. Alternatively, producers may commission you to create a
screenplay from an idea or True Story, or to adapt an existing piece such as a
novel play or Comic Book.

SCRIPTWRITER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

o getting feedback about the first draft of your work from producers or
script editors
o researching background material
o laying out the screenplay to an agreed format
o coming up with themes and ideas
o preparing short summaries of your ideas and selling (known as
'pitching') them to producers or development executives
o rewriting the script if necessary (you may need to do this several times
before arriving at the final agreed version).
o developing believable plots and characters

You might also spend time networking with agents and producers, and
handling your own tax and accounts. You would often combine writing with
other work such as teaching, lecturing or editing.

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