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Feature Film VII: Rewrite

SCRIPT X 411.3

Writers who have completed at least two feature-length screenplays engage in analysis and revision in this rewriting workshop.

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Online
Live Online
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Analyze your script drafts to identity areas of strength and opportunities for improvement
  • Engage in focused rewriting as part of a larger revision plan
  • Hone your premise and further develop characters, conflicts, and craft elements like dialogue and scenework
  • Get insight into how you might market and promote your projects in the industry

About this course:

This rewrite workshop is designed for writers with a solid grasp of feature-length screenwriting, who have written at least two complete scripts, guiding them to analyze and revise their draft to bring it to its fullest potential. You hone its premise, flesh out characters, deepen conflicts, and fine-tune structure, dialogue, tone, and action, receiving personal feedback and guidance throughout the process. You also get insight into how to market it.
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 411.2 Feature Film VI, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Cynthia Riddle
400967
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

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 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.

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 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
(Optional) SAVE THE CAT by SNYDER, BLAKE
(Optional) Making A Good Script Great by SEGER, LINDA
(Optional) Write Screenplays That Sell: the Ackerman Way : 20th Anniversary Edition, Newly Revised and Updated by ACKERMAN, HAL

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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402397
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

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 February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Apr 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jun 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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