Script Reading and Reporting

This is a two day course, running on consecutive Fridays. Homework will be set in between.

Script reading and reporting is often one of the first steps to breaking into the TV drama or film industry.

It’s an incredibly important job, with readers playing a crucial role in whether a script is accepted or rejected by a production company. Get it right and you can forge great relationships with producers and execs, as well as potentially bagging yourself that elusive first job in development.

But how does one go about writing a successful report? How do you analyse a script if you’ve never worked in drama before? What are companies looking for and how can you make yourself stand out? This course aims to demystify the process of script analysis, sharpen your report writing skills and help you on your way to getting your first job in the industry.

Over two days, with a week in between to complete a script report, the course will cover:

Day 1: How to recognise a good story/script

On this day you’ll learn the broad basics of how to recognise the potential of a good script including:

•   Tone/voice - What is it? How do you judge it?
•   Structure - The Basics, a short intro into the 5 act structure
•   World building/Theme - how much is too much in the first episode and how to judge when someone has done so successfully

At the end of the day participants will be given a script to read in preparation for the next day

Day 2: How to do the report

We'll break down writing a report for the script read overnight and discuss the common pitfalls that new readers make when doing their reports. You’ll also learn how to make your report standout. We'll also discuss being a reader in the industry and what that means. How much insider knowledge do you need? What prep can you do to make your report as helpful as possible?

Freelance Rate: £350
Corporate Rate: £700

Bursaries, supported by the Welsh Government, are also available for those who are eligible.

BURSARY INFORMATION

A limited number of bursaries are available for all of our short courses. If you wish to apply for a bursary to contribute to the costs of your course, please read the bursary guidelines below carefully to confirm your eligibility. Please do not apply to a course unless you are sure you meet the bursary eligibility criteria, or if you are able to pay for the course by other means.

Please apply as far in advance of the course date as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing a supported place as we may not be able to accommodate all applications. We aim to advise successful applicants no later than 10 working days prior to the course start date.

Once you have submitted your course application, your bursary application, and supporting documents, should be submitted to wales@nfts.co.uk.

NFTS Cymru Wales Bursary Guidelines (pdf) | NFTS Cymru Wales Bursary Application Form (pdf)

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NFTS Cymru Wales Canllawiau’r Bwrswriaeth (pdf) | NFTS Cymru Wales Ffurflen Gais Bwrswriaeth (pdf)

Freelance Rate: £350
Corporate Rate: £700

Bursaries, supported by Screen Scotland, to contribute to the costs of attending this course may be available to those who are eligible. Please read the bursary guidelines which are published below first to check if you are eligible. If you are eligible, please indicate if you are also applying for a bursary or not.

Please apply as far in advance of the course date as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing a supported place, as we may not be able to accommodate all applications.

Your bursary application and supporting documents should be sent to scotland@nfts.co.uk after submitting this application form. Please submit your bursary application within 24 hours to ensure your course place is reserved while your bursary application is processed – otherwise we may be required to release it to another applicant. Your bursary documents are reviewed by a panel and we aim to be in touch as soon as possible with an outcome for you.

NFTS Scotland Bursary Guidelines

NFTS Scotland Bursary Application Form

If you are not eligible for an NFTS Scotland bursary, please read our Alternative Funding Avenues document, which points you in the direction of a few other places which may be able to help. Please submit your application in plenty of time as timescales for funders differ.

Please fill in the application form.

Please note that in Scotland, this course runs on 27th October and 3rd November. During the period between the two course days, participants will be set script reading homework.

If you need any assistance please contact us at scotland@nfts.co.uk or call us on 0141 729 8190

Tutors

All.

Cymru Wales.

Scotland.

Zina Wegrzynski

Cymru Wales

Claire Armspach

Scotland

Script Reading and Reporting

Tutors

Zina Wegrzynski

Claire Armspach

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