From Concept to Script: Screenwriting for Beginners
Tuesdays - 8-Weeks - Begins May 12th - 5pm-7pm PST
Instructor: Andrew Buckley
Storytelling applied to film or TV is one of the most exciting mediums to explore. This multi-week intensive course is an interactive and engaging beginner’s guide for structuring and writing a feature-length film script, including plotting, character development, dialogue, and more. Classic and modern film will be studied throughout in order to gain insight into best practices and common mistakes to avoid. Attendees are encouraged to write a feature script throughout this course with feedback provided by the instructor and fellow students.
Workload: Each week, students will be asked to read one screenplay and watch one movie for study in the next class. Students will be encouraged to write their own screenplay throughout with milestones being set each class.