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This 6-day screenwriting workshop delivered from our London premises is aimed at writers who would like to develop a concept for a feature-length script or TV pilot and strengthen their stories before embarking on the journey of writing the actual script. By developing their craft they also improve their chances of gaining commissions to write scripts for feature films and television drama in the future.
All aspects of the craft such as plot, characterization, theme, scene design and dialogue will be covered through lectures, however the participants are expected to develop their stories and give feedback on their peers' work.
Throughout the workshop participants should be prepared to work long hours in order to gain the maximum amount they can from the course. Overnight and weekend writing (which separates the course days) assignments by all participants will be part of the workshop in order to gain the maximum benefit from the course.
By the end of this hands-on workshop, the participants will have gained an in-depth understanding of the process of writing for film and TV, developed their characters and mapped out their stories so that they are ready to complete the first drafts of their scripts.
This programme is delivered by Stéphanie Joalland a London-based writer-director with her production company Frenzy Films.
She has taught screenwriting and filmmaking at U.A.L.’s London College of Communication, Central Film School, on the Raindance MA in Filmmaking with De Montfort University and the MSt in Writing for Performance at the University of Cambridge.
Her feature film The Quiet Hour starring Dakota Blue Richards premiered on Sky Cinema in the UK and was released on Netflix.
Stéphanie's feature projects have received the support of Sofia Meetings, Film London PFM, European Genre Forum, and Frontières International co-production Market.
An alumna of Berlinale Talents, she is represented by Zero Gravity Management in the U.S. as a Writer-Director.
- Developing a logline and concept
- Workshopping one-page outlines in a structured and supportive environment
- Workshopping script scenes through table reads
- Analysing key sequences from a variety of films and screenplays
- Developing a better understanding of how to get the script into the marketplace
- Preparing a pitch and pitching the project to an industry guest
- Sessions with industry professionals on various aspects of the craft
Along with their online submission, applicants should also submit a synopsis (ideally half a page, one page maximum) about the idea they intend to develop during the course - and emailed directly to shortcourses@nfts.co.uk
Please title your mail: 'Screenwriting for Film and TV application material'
Please fill in the application form, attaching your CV
Along with their online submission, applicants should also submit a synopsis (ideally half a page, one page maximum) about the idea they intend to develop during the course - and emailed directly to shortcourses@nfts.co.uk
Please title your mail: 'Screenwriting for Film and TV application material'
If you need any assistance please contact us at shortcourses@nfts.co.uk or call us on 01494 677 903