Feature Film I

SCRIPT X 410.1

Learn how to write a screenplay by developing a compelling story and tackling a feature film script outline in this first course of a four-course sequence.

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Fall
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Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Create and evaluate movie story ideas
  • Design fully realized characters
  • Chart a complex, unique plot
  • Write compelling film scenes
  • Complete a 4-5 page feature film outline

About this course:

The first in a four-part sequence designed to take you through the full process of writing a feature film screenplay, this course grounds you in the key craft elements of story structure, plot, scene development, character, theme, genre and dialogue and shows you how they work together to grip an audience's emotions. You learn how to create and evaluate story ideas, explore how characters' inner wants and immediate goals shape and drive a screenplay's action, see what constitutes compelling plots and subplots and learn how to construct a scene. Throughout the course, you complete a series of exercises which serves as the basis for your script outline—a prose description of your screenplay. The course goal is to learn how to write effective, compelling scenes and to create a four-to-five-page outline that clearly delineates your script's beginning, middle and end. The ability to write an effective outline is a critical skill for the professional screenwriter, serves as the basis for most pitches, and is required for admission into SCRIPT X 410.2 Feature Film II.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Ed Horowitz
400905
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

No meeting Nov. 11 & 25.

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

This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location. 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
No refunds after January 21, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Jan 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Jan 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Tue Jan 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Jan 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Tue Feb 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Feb 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Feb 18, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Feb 25, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Mar 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Mar 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
400907
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

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

This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location. 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
No refunds after January 25, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
SAVE THE CAT by SNYDER, BLAKE
CUT TO THE CHASE: WRITING FEATURE FILMS WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA
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Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Jan 11, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Discussion
Sat Jan 18, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Discussion
Sat Jan 25, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Discussion
Sat Feb 1, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Discussion
Sat Feb 8, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Discussion
Sat Feb 15, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Discussion
Sat Feb 22, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Discussion
Sat Mar 1, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Discussion
Sat Mar 8, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Discussion
Sat Mar 15, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
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Tuesday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: William Hasley
400909
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
No refunds after January 21, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Tue Jan 7, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Tue Jan 14, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
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Tue Jan 21, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Remote Learning
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Tue Jan 28, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Remote Learning
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Tue Feb 4, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Remote Learning
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Tue Feb 11, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 18, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Remote Learning
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Tue Feb 25, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Remote Learning
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Tue Mar 4, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Online
Tue Mar 11, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
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Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Elie El Choufany
400912
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
No refunds after January 24, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Hero With A Thousand Faces by CAMPBELL, JOSEPH
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Fri Jan 10, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Fri Jan 17, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Fri Jan 24, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Fri Jan 31, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Fri Feb 7, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Fri Feb 14, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Fri Feb 21, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Fri Feb 28, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
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Fri Mar 7, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Fri Mar 14, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
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Thursday 4:00PM - 7:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Jennifer Lee Loy
400918
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
No refunds after January 23, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Jan 9, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Jan 16, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Jan 23, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Jan 30, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Feb 6, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Feb 13, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
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Remote Learning
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Thu Feb 20, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 27, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Mar 6, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
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Remote Learning
Online
Thu Mar 13, 2025
4:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
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Wednesday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Koji Steven Sakai
400921
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
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
CUT TO THE CHASE: WRITING FEATURE FILMS WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jan 8, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Jan 15, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Jan 22, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Jan 29, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 5, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 12, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 19, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 26, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 5, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 12, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Ron Wilkerson
400924
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

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

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
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
CUT TO THE CHASE: WRITING FEATURE FILMS WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Julia Camara
400925
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

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

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
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
CUT TO THE CHASE: WRITING FEATURE FILMS WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Steven Schwartz
400927
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

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

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
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) Adventures In Screen Trade by GOLDMAN, WILLIAM

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