Adelaide

Screenwriter

Screenwriters are professional writers who write the scripts for movies, television programs, streaming shows, and video games. They may write their own original stories or adapt existing books, biographies, and novels into screenplays.

As a screenwriter you could be brainstorming themes and ideas for a film, carrying out background research to support character and plot development, preparing a synopsis of your screenplay to pitch to a gaming company, writing a scene, proofreading and editing your work, rewriting a script in collaboration with a film producer, attending a networking event with agents and producers, or just going to the cinema to get some inspiration.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a screenwriter?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)

Blended, On Campus
36 months
$0 - $39,591
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Film Studies)

On Campus
36 months
$29,055
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Creative Writing

Online
36 months
$50,508
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
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Editor Screenwriter Writer Creative Writer + 1 more

Bachelor of Film and Television

On Campus
36 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

On Campus
36 months
$0 - $42,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10906NAT

Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting)

On Campus
30 months
$55,370
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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