The Writers Guild Foundation and the Writers Guild of America West, in partnership with Final Draft and Variety, present Beyond Words, our annual celebration of Writers Guild Award nominees for screenwriting. Join us for a lively virtual discussion about this year’s acclaimed films.
This year, we are splitting the virtual event into two back-to-back live panels on Thursday, March 11: The first features Original Screenplay nominees and the second features Adapted Screenplay nominees.
You can purchase individual tickets to each panel or the Combo ticket, which gives access to both panels. All proceeds benefit the Writers Guild Foundation Library and community outreach programs.
If you’re a member of the WGA West or WGA East, click the WGA Member button below for your complimentary ticket to both panels.
Original Screenplay Panel
4:00pm to 5:00pm PST
Panelists:
Will Berson & Shaka King - Judas and the Black Messiah, Screenplay by Will Berson & Shaka King, Story by Will Berson & Shaka King and Kenny Lucas & Keith Lucas
Darius & Abraham Marder - Sound of Metal, Screenplay by Darius Marder & Abraham Marder, Story by Darius Marder & Derek Cianfrance
Andy Siara - Palm Springs, Screenplay by Andy Siara, Story by Andy Siara & Max Barbakow
Aaron Sorkin - The Trial of the Chicago 7, Written by Aaron Sorkin
Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Deputy Awards and Features Editor, Variety
Adapted Screenplay Panel
5:15pm to 6:15pm PST
Panelists:
Ramin Bahrani - The White Tiger, Screenplay by Ramin Bahrani, Based on the Book "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga
Sacha Baron Cohen - Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Screenplay by Sacha Baron Cohen & Anthony Hines & Dan Swimer & Peter Baynham & Erica Rivinoja & Dan Mazer & Jena Friedman & Lee Kern, Story by Sacha Baron Cohen & Anthony Hines & Dan Swimer & Nina Pedrad, Based on Characters Created by Sacha Baron Cohen
Paul Greengrass - News of the World, Screenplay by Paul Greengrass and Luke Davies, Based upon the Novel by Paulette Jiles
Kemp Powers - One Night in Miami, Screenplay by Kemp Powers, Based on the Stage Play "One Night in Miami" by Kemp Powers
Ruben Santiago-Hudson - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Screenplay by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Based on the Play Written by August Wilson
Moderated by Clayton Davis, Film Awards Editor, Variety
After purchasing a ticket, you’ll receive information on how to access the Zoom panels.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at events@wgfoundation.org.
