Intro to Screenwriting

 
LAUNCHING JANUARY 1, 2025!!
 
PG-13 AND UP!
 
Welcome to Intro to Screenwriting, a comprehensive 16-week course designed to turn your story ideas into a polished screenplay. Starting January 1st, in partnership with Filmmaker's Edge, this course offers aspiring screenwriters the skills, techniques, and support needed to develop a completed short or feature-length script. This course also comes with a workbook, where you can follow along and fill in the blanks as you go!
 
Through engaging video lessons, practical exercises, student workshops and expert guidance, students will dive deep into essential screenwriting topics, some examples are:
 
• Story Concept & Structure: Develop a strong foundation by understanding story structure, from the three-act model to the Hero’s Journey.
• Character Development & Arc: Craft memorable characters with dynamic arcs that will captivate audiences.
• Dialogue & Visual Storytelling: Master the art of writing authentic dialogue and using visual elements to "show, don’t tell."
• Climax, Conflict & Emotional Engagement: Bring intensity and emotion to your story, learning techniques to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
• Revisions & Distribution: Polish your script to perfection and explore strategies for sharing your work, from festivals to industry platforms.
 
With each week building on the last, students will be guided step-by-step toward creating a complete, compelling screenplay, equipped with a clear theme, purpose, and voice. By the end of the course, you'll be prepared to submit your work and start your journey into the world of professional screenwriting.