$95.00
Screenwriting is scene writing.
But all scenes are not built the same way.
Knowing what kind of scene you are writing streamlines the writing process.
Take a closer look at scenes of all different types — from great screenwriters /films.
Workshop your own scene for feedback, discussion.
Revise your scene for more feedback.
Advance your scene writing craft.
Description
Class Starts: May 15, 2023
Class Title: Craft: Scene Writing Intensive
Class Type: Online
Class Presenter: Tom Benedek
Class price: $95
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
How to identify the different kinds of scenes.
Simple strategies for your own scene writing.
Best uses of confrontation, negotiation, seduction, contrast, internal conflict, reflection, expository, flashback, indirection, subtext.
COURSE DETAILS
- Four lectures by Tom Benedek
- Great scenes to read/watch/discuss
- Scene Writing Workshop – present your own scene for discussion – optional rewrite for more feedback
- 24/7 online forum discussions moderated by instructor
- 60-minute live teleconferences with instructor and class members
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
Screenwriters, TV writers, novelists, and playwrights who want to strengthen their approaches to scene writing.
ABOUT TOM BENEDEK:
“Tom Benedek is a teacher, writer and coach who puts in the extra time and effort to make sure that every story he mentors serves a necessary purpose. His expertise with characters and stories is transcended by how he goes out of his way to make sure that scripts provide the emotional punch that reminds us why we became screenwriters in the first place.”
~ Max Lance, Winner 2017 Academy Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting
“Thank you for running such an excellent workshop. I learned so much, and it was a really great environment for trying out new ideas and getting honest, supportive feedback.”
~ Erin O’Connor, screenwriter – Miss Virginia(2018) with Uzo Aduba(Orange is the New Black)
Tom is great to work with – – a wonderful screen and TV writer. He understands how series television is built on the page and knows how to talk about it with students and professionals.
~Josh Brand, TV Writer-Producer – The Americans, Northern Exposure, Amazing Stories
“Tom has a very incisive understanding of all the ingredients that make a great screenplay. He’s also a first rate writer and a wonderful teacher.”
~ Michael Shamberg, Producer – Erin Brockovich, Pulp Fiction, Get Shorty
“No teacher has been more influential to my career than Tom Benedek. From the University of Southern California to ScreenwritingMasterClass.com, Tom’s classes have never failed to encourage, educate, and inspire. In addition to my graduate coursework at USC with Tom, I have greatly benefitted from both ‘Network Hollywood’ and ‘Writing the Original Pilot Script’ at Screenwritmasterclass.com. I recommend Tom’s classes to every aspiring and developing screenwriter I meet.”
~ Adair Cole, Screenwriter — Norco (Dir. Mark Romanek, Prod. MadRiver)
I have thoroughly enjoyed the lectures and Tom’s insight, encouragement, and feedback. I highly recommend these courses to anybody — from beginners to those farther on the screenwriting path.” – Goran Spoljaric, Screenwriter
“What makes Tom stand out are: his ethics; his true caring and concern for each student and that student’s work; and his commitment to help each student successfully get what he or she needs to learn next to write a polished script — whether for the big screen or for TV. Thanks, Tom” – Melodie Beattie, Author
I have thoroughly enjoyed the lectures and Tom’s insight, encouragement, and feedback. I highly recommend these courses to anybody — from beginners to those farther on the screenwriting path.” – Goran Spoljaric
“Tom is terrific. For someone like me who’s read the basic texts and slogged through writing several less-than-great pilot scripts, his approach and insightful comments were really helpful.” – Chris Cowley
“Great teachers don’t just illuminate the subject matter, they help you to better understand yourself. Tom Benedek is a great teacher.” Ezra Sherman
SPECIAL OFFER: THE CRAFT PACKAGE with Tom Benedek
The Craft Package offers eight Craft classes for nearly 50% off and enables you to go through all of the content on your own time! For more information, go here.
BENEFITS OF THE ONLINE SCREENWRITING MASTER CLASS EXPERIENCE
- Access courses anytime and anywhere on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
- Learn the craft amidst a supportive, lively, and fun online community from around the world.
- Receive feedback from instructors who know the business and have a passion for teaching.
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