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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.

Winter 2025 Schedule

January 9 - March 20

Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Available

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Instructor: Michael Barlow

400965

Fee:

$720.00

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Location: Remote Classroom

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Notes

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.

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

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 23, 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) On Film-making by Mackendrick, Alexander

ISBN 9780571211258

(Optional) Invisible Ink : Practicle Guide To Building Stories That Resonate by McDonald, Brian

ISBN 9780984178629

(Optional) The Protagonist's Journey : An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling by Myers, Scott

ISBN 9783030796815

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Schedule

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Date

Time

Location

Online

Thu Jan 9, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT