Best Original Screenplay

1. The King’s Speech: David Seidler. *CC, GG.
2. The Kids Are All Right: Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg. *NYFC, CC, GG, WGA.
3. The Fighter: Eric Johnson, Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy. CC, WGA.
4. Inception: Christopher Nolan. CC, GG, WGA.
5. Black Swan: Andres Heinz, Mary Heyman, John McLaughlin. CC, WGA.

Alternates:

6. Another Year: Mike Leigh. CC.
7. Toy Story 3: Michael Arndt. [see note]
8. Blue Valentine: Derek Cianfrance, Joey Curtis, Cami Delavigne.
9. Please Give: Nicole Holofcener. WGA, ISA.
10. Buried: Chris Sparling. *NBR.

Note: Toy Story 3 is a tricky case in the Adapted vs. Original category. The story is completely original, but it uses characters from the first two films. So far it has competed in the adaptation race, but it's possible the Academy could decide to run it here instead.