2025 Guild Awards Honor Excellence in Film and Television Writing

The annual event celebrated standout works like 'Anora,' 'Nickel Boys,' and 'Shōgun,' while addressing industry challenges such as AI and post-strike recovery.

• 'Anora,' written by Sean Baker, won Best Original Screenplay, completing a major awards season trifecta for the filmmaker.
• 'Nickel Boys,' adapted from Colson Whitehead's novel, earned the Best Adapted Screenplay award for RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes.
• In television, 'Shōgun' dominated with wins for Best Drama Series, Best New Series, and Best Episodic Drama for the episode 'Anjin.'
• 'Hacks' reclaimed its title as Best Comedy Series, and 'The Penguin' was recognized as Best Limited Series.
• The ceremony spotlighted industry issues, including concerns over AI usage in scriptwriting and the aftermath of Southern California wildfires affecting writers.

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