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Oscar Contenders Guillermo del Toro, Jafar Panahi, Clint Bentley, and More Trade Screenwriting Secrets

February 18, 2026 at 08:30 PM
By Anne Thompson
"The characters we've created won't submit to our preordained goals," said Oscar-nominated "Marty Supreme" co-writer Ronald Bronstein while on the Santa Barbara Film Festival Writers Panel.

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"The characters we've created won't submit to our preordained goals," said Oscar-nominated "Marty Supreme" co-writer Ronald Bronstein while on the Santa Barbara Film Festival Writers Panel. Oscar Contenders Guillermo del Toro, Jafar Panahi, Clint Bentley, and More Trade Screenwriting Secrets. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.

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