NEW CLASS starting this April 2025

7 Week Course - April 8th - May 27th (no class May 20th)

Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm ZOOM

Learn the Art of Storytelling! (Social Issues Edition)

In this 7 week course that combines Instruction, Assignments and Feedback you will learn how to write a solid Short Screenplay, understand how to structure a script from shorts to features, receive feedback each week and have a completed script at the end.

In addition there will be a particular emphasis on writing the Social Issue film.

• How do you approach writing a short about a cause or issue you want to raise?

• What are the best ways to impact an audience?

• How do you craft a story in such a way that you create the most impact and leave a lasting impression?

Week 1: Introduction to Shorts & Story - What is Story? What makes a great short film? Choosing “The Right Idea” - Creating a Standout Logline

Week 2: Writing the Social Issue Film - How to with Examples

Week 3: Treatment & Structure

Week 4: Characters & Archetypes

Week 5: Creating a Beatsheet and Writing Scene Cards

Week 6: Formatting, Writing Strong Dialogue

BREAK to write pages

Week 7: The Rewrite: Review Pages and feedback.

Industry Standard Feedback given with your final Draft of the script at the end of the course.

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$325

Please note: Upon Registration, a deposit of $162.50 will be required and put towards your Class Fee. This is non refundable. The remaining amount will be due 10 days before class.