The Black List 2023: Travis Braun Tops Charts with Second Consecutive Win

For the second year in a row, screenwriter Travis Braun has taken the top spot on The Black List, a prestigious annual survey of the most liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. His screenplay One Night Only, a story about two strangers who connect on a night when premarital sex is legal, garnered 60 mentions.

The Black List was compiled by more than 500 film executives, marking the survey’s 20th anniversary. The list highlights the most buzz-worthy scripts in the industry, often serving as a predictor of future box office hits.

Top Ten Scripts of the Year

Here are some of the top-ranked scripts from the 2023 Black List:

• One Night Only by Travis Braun (60 mentions)
• Playdate by Marie Østerbye
  (39 mentions)
• How To Save a Marriage by Ross Evans (29 mentions)
• Tickle Me Elmo by Aaron Karo (24 mentions)
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