Screenplay Writing Career Guide: Roles, Salary 2025 & Future Scope

Film Screenwriter

·   Writing scripts for movies, including original screenplays and adaptations.

·   Developing storylines, characters, and dialogue.

·   Collaborating with directors, producers, and actors to refine the script.

INR 4 LPA

Television Writer

·   Writing scripts for TV shows, which can include series, miniseries, and TV movies.

·   Developing episodic content, character arcs, and season-long storylines.

·   Working in a writers' room environment, often as part of a team.

INR 3.3 LPA

Video Game Writer

·   Developing narratives, dialogue, and character backstories for video games.

·   Collaborating with game designers, artists, and programmers to integrate the story into the gameplay.

·   Writing branching storylines and interactive dialogue options.

INR 2.5 LPA

Web Series Writer

·   Writing scripts for web-based series, often distributed on platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and streaming services.

·   Developing episodic content that appeals to online audiences.

·   Often working with smaller budgets and independent production teams.

INR 3 LPA

Green Story Analyst

·   Reading and evaluating scripts for production companies, studios, and agencies.

·   Providing detailed notes and feedback on story structure, character development, and marketability.

·   Helping producers and executives decide which projects to pursue.

INR 6.2 LPA

Film Industry

• Feature Films
• Short Films
• Independent Films

Television and Web Series

• Television Shows
• OTT Platforms
• Web Series

Advertising

• Commercials
• Branded Content

Video Games

• Story Development
• Interactive Content

Corporate and Educational Content

• Training Videos
• Internal Communications

Theater and Performing Arts

• Stage Plays
• Performance Art

New Media

• Podcasts and Audio Dramas
• Virtual Reality(VR) and Augmented Reality(AR)
• Social Media Contents

Publishing

• Graphic Novels and Comics
• Adaptation

Freelance and Consultancy

• Script Doctoring
• Consultancy

Academia and Workshops

• Teaching
• Writing Workshops

Animation

• Animated Films and Series
• Children’s Programming

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Screenwriting

An MFA in Screenwriting is a highly regarded 2-year postgraduate degree that offers in-depth training in writing for films and television.

Postgraduate Diploma in Screenwriting

It is a shorter and more focused program than an MFA. It provides practical skills in screenwriting often with the opportunities to work on real-world projects.

Script Analysis and Coverage Courses

These are a few weeks or months courses which teaches the art of script analysis and essential skills for those interested in script doctoring or working as a script reader or consultant.

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Walt Disney Studios

Yash Raj Films

Dharma Productions

Balaji Motion Pictures

Pixar Animation Studios

Netflix

Disney+ Hotstar

Nintendo

Green Gold Animations

Studio Ghibli

Rockstar Games

Madison World

Paramount Pictures

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Red Chillies Entertainment

Amazon Prime

Filtercopy

University of Mumbai

5.33 LPA

GICEDEDU, Mumbai

5 LPA

Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur

2.5 LPA

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar

3 LPA

Asian Academy of Film & Television, Noida

3.5 LPA

DAVV, Indore

6.32 LPA