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Learn to be a screenwriter as you write your first feature script OR write your next script as you review the fundamentals(and more) in this 10-week online screenplay workshop. Get thorough grounding in script structure, character, plot, subplot and more as you go from idea through story outline to script. The whole process – FADE IN to FADE OUT. With a look into the rewrite process, too.
Description
Class Date: May 17, 2021
Class Title – The First Draft – Introduction to Screenwriting
Class Type: Online
Class Presenter: Tom Benedek
Class price: $795
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- Master the Fundamentals of Screenplay Structure
- Strengthen Your Storytelling Abilities
- Acquire Skills to Build Your Script Project Step by Step Using Clear and Simple Writing Exercises in a structured environment with due dates to inspire you to knock out pages
Learn About
THE PERSONAL JOURNEY OF CREATIVE WRITING
LOGLINES AND SCREEN STORY CONCEPTS
OVERVIEW OF SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE
YOUR STRUCTURAL PLAN – THE STORY OUTLINE/BEAT SHEET
THE MAJOR PLOT POINTS
THE FIRST TEN PAGES
PLOT = CHARACTER – SYNCHRONOUS PLOT/CHARACTER SHIFTS
INCITING INCIDENT
PROTAGONIST
ANTAGONIST
SUBPLOT
WRITING DRAMATIC SCENES
INTERNAL CONFLICT
EXTERNAL CONFLICT
CHARACTER ARCHETYPES
INTERNAL THROUGHLINE
THEMELINE MOVEMENTS
THE SECOND ACT – CULMINATION
THE THIRD ACT – RESOLUTION
TIME BROKEN NARRATIVE
THE REWRITE
A Ten Week Online Scriptwriting Workshop
This 10 Week Online Writing Workshop Provides
- Weekly Writing Assignments with Instructor and Class Member Feedback
- One lecture posted each week.
- Weekly One-Hour Live Skype Writing Workshop Teleconferences with Instructor and Class Members
- 24/7 Online Forum with Q&As moderated by Instructor.
FORMER STUDENTS/COLLEAGUES SAY:
“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
“My knowledge and confidence in storytelling has improved tenfold since taking part in the Prep and Pages courses. 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
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“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tom on several rewrites. Each time, I’ve come away with a much improved script and grown as a writer. His questions and suggestions challenge you to push the narrative and strengthen the spine of your story. How many courses provide personalized access to an experienced, working screenwriter! I recommend the Rewrite course to anyone serious about taking their writing to the next level.You’ll have a blast.” ~ Matt Lintner
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“It was obvious to me from the first class that Tom’s screenwriting acumen stems not from theory but from practicing the craft as a working screenwriter. His knowledge of screenwriting and his hands-on experience translates into clear, easy to grasp teachings that benefit beginner as well as more advanced screenwriters. His depth of feedback has helped me tighten my script, develop a clearer theme and flesh out my characters better that any class I’ve taken before”. ~ Ourdia Hodge
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