Feature Film V

SCRIPT X 411.1

This course puts experienced screenwriters on track to complete a new script in a supportive community of like-minded writers.

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What you can learn.

Develop a new screenplay concept quickly
Create and refine a story outline
Write up to 30 pages to complete Act I
Set yourself up for a successful writing project

About this course:

Designed for writers with at least one screenplay under their belts, this workshop guides you to launch and make significant headway on a new project. The goal is to develop a strong premise that sustains your entire script, create and refine the story outline and write Act I. Brief lectures on craft issues based on the demands of the participants' work supplement the workshop.

Prerequisites

SCRIPT X 410.4 Feature Film IV or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Spring 2025 Schedule

April 2 - June 10

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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Instructor: Cynthia Riddle

402393

Fee:

$720.00

Online

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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

(Optional) THE HOLLYWOOD STANDARD : THE COMPLETE AND AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE TO SCRIPT FORMAT AND STYLE by RILEY, CHRISTOPHER

ISBN 9781615933228

(Optional) SAVE THE CAT by SNYDER, BLAKE

ISBN 9781932907001

MAKING A GOOD SCRIPT GREAT by SEGER, LINDA

ISBN 9781935247012

(Optional) CUT TO THE CHASE: WRITING FEATURE FILMS WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA

ISBN 9781592408108

(Optional) Write Screenplays That Sell: the Ackerman Way : 20th Anniversary Edition, Newly Revised and Updated by ACKERMAN, HAL

ISBN 9781931290685

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PUBLIC SYLLABUS FOR THIS COURSE.

Summer 2025 Schedule

June 28 - September 6

Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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403673

Fee:

$720.00

Live Online

Location: Remote Classroom

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Notes

No meeting July 5.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

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Date

Time

Location

Online

Sat Jun 28, 2025

10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT