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Screenwriting

Guidance from award-winning instructors to help get your script noticed.

Sharpen your skills, whether you're a seasoned writer or are just starting out.

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Break into screenwriting. Expand your portfolio. Transition from TV to film, or film to TV. Turn your novel into a script.

UCLA Extension Writers’ Program courses are taught by experienced screenwriters who can show you how it's done.

Our students have advanced to write and sell hundreds of popular plays, feature films, and television shows, such as Game of Thrones, The Office and SNL.


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Feature Film and TV Writing Conservatories

January 13 - September 11, 2025

Our screenwriting conservatories are designed for the most ambitious students who know the clock is ticking and can’t wait to be successful in their writing careers. This is a 9-month accelerated online program.

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