Wga Database ((top)) May 2026

If you are a fan: Stick to IMDb or Wikipedia. But understand that when you see "Written by" on screen—that name exists in a vault of professional history, stored safely in the WGA Database.

If you are a writer: Your goal should be to get into this database. That requires selling a script to a WGA signatory company or working enough hours on a union show. wga database

If you’ve ever watched a movie and thought, “Who wrote that brilliant line?” or scrolled through credits wondering, “How did that writer get their start?” —you’ve already had a reason to use the WGA Database . If you are a fan: Stick to IMDb or Wikipedia