Nominations for the Writers Guild Awards were unveiled today (2/16) spanning original feature screenplay, adapted screenplay and documentary screenplay. Winners will be honored at a joint (WGA West and East) 2021 Writers Guild Awards virtual ceremony on Sunday, March 21.
Making the original screenplay cut were Judas and the Black Messiah, Palm Springs, Promising Young Woman, Sound of Metal, and The Trial of the Chicago 7.
Adapted screenplay nominations went to Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, News of the World, One Night in Miami, and The White Tiger.
Documentary screenplay nominees were All In: The Fight for Democracy, The Dissident, Herb Albert Is…, Red Penguins, and Totally Under Control.
Here’s a full rundown of nominees:
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
- Judas and the Black Messiah, Screenplay by Will Berson & Shaka King, Story by Will Berson & Shaka King and Kenny Lucas & Keith Lucas; Warner Bros.
- Palm Springs, Screenplay by Andy Siara, Story by Andy Siara & Max Barbakow; Hulu
- Promising Young Woman, Written by Emerald Fennell; Focus Features
- Sound of Metal, Screenplay by Darius Marder & Abraham Marder, Story by Darius Marder & Derek Cianfrance; Amazon Studios
- The Trial of the Chicago 7, Written by Aaron Sorkin; Netflix
ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
- 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; Amazon Studios
- Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Screenplay by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Based on the Play Written by August Wilson; Netflix
- News of the World, Screenplay by Paul Greengrass and Luke Davies, Based upon the Novel by Paulette Jiles; Universal Pictures
- One Night in Miami, Screenplay by Kemp Powers, Based on the Stage Play “One Night in Miami” by Kemp Powers; Amazon Studios
- The White Tiger, Screenplay by Ramin Bahrani, Based on the Book “The White Tiger” by Aravind Adiga; Netflix
DOCUMENTARY SCREENPLAY
- All In: The Fight for Democracy, Written by Jack Youngelson; Amazon Studios
- The Dissident, Written by Mark Monroe and Bryan Fogel; Briarcliff Entertainment
- Herb Alpert Is…, Written by John Scheinfeld; Abramorama
- Red Penguins, Written by Gabe Polsky; Universal Pictures
- Totally Under Control, Written by Alex Gibney; Neon
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
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