Archive · 25 Jan 2026
USC Scripter Awards Honor Adapted Screenplays
The USC Scripter Awards celebrated the best adapted screenplays from films and TV shows.
Paul Thomas Anderson and Thomas Pynchon won for their film One Battle After Another, based on Pynchon's novel.
Mike Makowsky and Candice Millard won for the Netflix series Death By Lightning, based on Millard's book.
Michael Connelly received a special award for his literary achievements, presented by Titus Welliver.
The event was hosted by Melissa Just and featured a black-tie ceremony.
Paul Thomas Anderson and Thomas Pynchon won for the film One Battle After Another, based on Pynchon's 1990 novel.
Mike Makowsky and Candice Millard won for the Netflix series Death By Lightning, based on Millard's book.
The USC Scripter Awards honor both the original authors and the screenwriters of adapted works.
Michael Connelly received the USC Libraries Scripter Literary Achievement Award, presented by Titus Welliver.
The ceremony was hosted by Melissa Just at USC’s Town and Gown ballroom.
- Who
- Paul Thomas Anderson, Thomas Pynchon, Mike Makowsky, Candice Millard, Michael Connelly, Titus Welliver, Melissa Just
- What
- 38th USC Libraries Scripter Awards ceremony
- When
- Saturday night
- Where
- USC’s Town and Gown ballroom
- Why
- To honor the original authors and screenwriters of adapted works
- Event
- 38th USC Libraries Scripter Awards
- Film Winner
- One Battle After Another
- TV Winner
- Death By Lightning
- Film Winners
- Paul Thomas Anderson, Thomas Pynchon
- TV Winners
- Mike Makowsky, Candice Millard
- Literary Achievement Award
- Michael Connelly
- Presenter
- Titus Welliver
- Host
- Melissa Just