Feature Film V
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.
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $820.00
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What you can learn.
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 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
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.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book:
Cut to the Chase : Writing Feature Films with the Pros at UCLA Extension Writers' Program
by Linda Venis
Avery
ISBN 9781592408108