Elstree Film School - An Introduction to TV Scriptwriting - Scheduled Courses

Do you love TV dramas? Soaps? Have you always dreamed of being a TV writer? There are a myriad of television formats to explore and write for, each fundamentally different from writing for film. Let the Elstree Film School show you how to avoid the pitfalls and make your scripts stand out in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Led by a professional TV writer you will gain a valuable insight into the world of television writing from someone with real world experience.

Whether you've already written for other media and want to find your voice in the world of television or are bursting to get your ideas on paper for the first time, this course provides you with the solid foundations you need to get your work into the marketplace. Using a combination of tutor examples, script analysis, clip screenings and writing exercises, you'll be armed with the tools you need to give your work the chance it deserves.

Please note: this course has now been updated and integrated into the new Film & TV Scriptwriting Introduction Training Course.

Duration: 2 days.

Location: 21st Century New Media (Production Offices), Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 1JG. [MAP]

Prerequisites: Ideal for all levels.

About the Tutor: Phil O'Shea is a sought after screenwriting teacher who lectures at a number of film schools and universities. He has written over 30 hours of produced TV drama including cop shows, soaps and historical drama. He has created formats for drama serials and worked as a lead writer and story consultant.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction

Telling and selling stories.
Film writing versus TV writing - writing shorter form dramatic structures.

Formats

Writing for soaps - knowing the series bible.
Series or serial? - what format is better suited to you?
Creating a series - developing new television concepts.

The Audience

Demographics - knowing your audience.
The Watershed - knowing the limitations.

The Script

Script structure.
Beat sheet, synopsis and treatment - stages in your script's development.
Breaking in.
Script editing and story-lining.

Content

Story beats.
Scene action and description - making your intentions clear and succinct.
Rhythm - pacing your script.
Hooks - creating a draw for you audience.
Set-ups and Payoffs.
Foreshadowing.
Theme.
Heroic structure.
Endings.
Subplots.
Counterpoint.

Characters

Character voice.
Dialogue - creating convincing dialogue.
Back-story - fleshing out your characters' pasts.

The Business

The business and market place.
How to get work on established shows.
Next steps in submitting your scripts and ideas.

Please note: this course has now been updated and integrated into the new Film & TV Scriptwriting Introduction Training Course.

5-20% discount if you book for more than one delegate!
Further discounts are available when booking multiple courses,
Please call our training secretary on 0844 844 2428.

TV Scriptwriting Intro Training Courses
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