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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 15h

On this day in 1985, the English-language musical adaptation of LES MISERABLES debuted at the Barbican Center in London before heading to Broadway two years later.

One of the most beloved and longest-running musicals ever, LES MIS went on to win just about every major prize possible in theater.

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to all the finalists for the 2025 National Book Awards! See the finalists here: buff.ly/fqyOTiS

Have you read any of these novels? Are any of them on your fall reading list? Let us know below!

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 1d

Submissions are open until December 1, 2025 - don't miss that deadline, writers.

See you in Park City 🎬

The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 1d

One writer with an independent sensibility will be selected to go on an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival, where they will receive invaluable, one-on-one mentorship from Cassian and learn more about how he helped bring films like DALLAS BUYERS CLUB and MUDBOUND to the screen.

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 1d

Great news for your Tuesday, writers! Submissions are NOW OPEN for the thirteenth annual Cassian Elwes Independent Screenwriting Fellowship! buff.ly/asHpWwd

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 3d

An almost instant hit thanks to Sherman-Palladino’s crackling dialogue with tons of cross-generational appeal + a bevy of stellar guest stars, GILMORE GIRLS ran for more than 120 eps.

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 3d

On this day in 2000, we met Rory + Lorelai Gilmore when Amy Sherman-Palladino’s GILMORE GIRLS debuted on The WB.

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 4d

Listen to the in-depth conversation between @franklinleonard.bsky.social and Roger Deakins here: teamdeakins.libsyn.com/franklin-leo...

Team Deakins: FRANKLIN LEONARD - Founder of The Black List

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 57 - FRANKLIN LEONARD - FOUNDER OF THE BLACK LIST Franklin Leonard, the founder of The Black List, joins us on this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast for a fascinating…

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 4d

Two years ago today, @franklinleonard.bsky.social stopped by the Team Deakins podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about The Black List, screenwriting and all things movie-making.

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 6d

Don’t have an industry membership yet? Head to blcklst.com/register or click the link in bio to sign up today. Listen to The Town episode about the re-energized spec market here: buff.ly/Cu5uU7w

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 6d

We know a particularly good place where you can easily find great, available, original scripts.

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 7d

Here's to your "Golden" year, Danya and Hannah!

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 7d

We've been cheering Danya and Hannah on from the sidelines since reading their original pilot BLACKFRIARS for consideration in the 2016 Episodic Lab. We were absolutely thrilled to shine a spotlight on their #LatineList project LUNA LIKES in 2019 too.

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 7d

Danya and Hannah are the co-writers of the most popular Netflix film of all-time, KPOP: DEMON HUNTERS, which has been watched more than 325 million times.

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 7d

We continue singing the praises of 2017 Black List x WIF Episodic Lab and 2019 #LatineList alums Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan, who have been included among Variety's Ten Screenwriters to Watch in 2025!

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 7d

Cheers all around!

The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 7d

Alyssa Hill - 2016 Annual Black List alum (THE HOUSEWIFE)

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 7d

Austin Everett - 2019 and 2020 Annual Black List alum (THE TRAVELER and EARWORM)

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 7d

Ross Evans - 2017 and 2024 Annual Black List alum (GADABOUT and HOW TO SAVE A MARRIAGE)

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 7d

Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan - 2017 Black List x WIF Episodic Lab and 2019 #LatineList alums (KPOP: DEMON HUNTERS)

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to all the talented writers who have been chosen as Screenwriters to Watch by Variety this year!

We were especially excited to see a few familiar faces on the list, including...

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 7d

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The Black List @theblcklst.bsky.social · 7d

Still don't have an industry account on blcklst.com? Head to blcklst.com/register to sign up right now and you'll be able to send these projects to your inbox in time for the weekend read.

All posters by the incredible Fernando Reza.

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