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screenwriter
A person who professionally writes screenplays for films, television series, or other audiovisual media.
Der Drehbuchautor wurde für sein originelles Skript mit einem Preis ausgezeichnet.
The screenwriter received an award for his original script.
The word is made up of 'Drehbuch' (screenplay) and 'Autor' (author). 'Drehbuch' itself consists of 'drehen' (to shoot a film) and 'Buch' (book). So it is literally the author of a 'film book.'
Ein guter Drehbuchautor kann komplexe Geschichten einfach erzählen.
A good screenwriter can tell complex stories simply.
If you know this word, you will also recognize other important words from the film industry, such as 'das Drehbuch' (the screenplay/script) or the activity 'ein Drehbuch schreiben' (to write a screenplay).
Er hat das Drehbuch für einen sehr erfolgreichen Film geschrieben.
He wrote the screenplay for a very successful film.
In connection with a screenwriter, verbs that describe the creative process are often used, such as 'ein Drehbuch schreiben' (to write a screenplay), 'eine Figur entwickeln' (to develop a character), or 'eine Szene verfassen' (to write a scene).
Der Drehbuchautor entwickelt gerade eine neue Serie für das Fernsehen.
The screenwriter is currently developing a new series for television.
author
'der Autor' and 'der Drehbuchautor' both refer to people who write texts. 'Autor' is a broad word for people who publish books, articles, or other texts, for example. 'Drehbuchautor' is much more precise: this person writes screenplays for films, series, or similar media. The words can be confused because a screenwriter is also an author. But for films and series, 'Drehbuchautor' is clearer. 'Autor' fits when the type of text is general or not important.
Für die neue Serie sucht der Sender einen erfahrenen Drehbuchautor.
The broadcaster is looking for an experienced screenwriter for the new series.
Der Autor hat mehrere Bücher über das Leben in großen Städten geschrieben.
The author has written several books about life in big cities.