Architecting Your Movie: A Screenwriting Workshop with Matthew Syrett
Learn how to outline your screenplay like a pro, before you write a single word! Behind every great movie is a strong foundation. In this live zoom workshop, filmmaker and Oscar-winning producer Matthew Syrett (Freeheld, Netflix’s MerPeople) will teach you how to “architect” your movie using a beatsheet- a step-by-step outline that maps out your story’s key moments before you begin writing.
This industry-standard method helps screenwriters:
-Strengthen their story structure
-Identify and fix story problems early
-Speed up the writing process
-Share ideas clearly with collaborators
Matt will break down the beatsheet format, explore how it's used by professionals in both independent film and Hollywood blockbusters, and even reverse-engineer a well-known movie to see this tool in action.
By the end of this workshop, you'll be able to apply this approach to your own idea and screenplay.
-What You’ll Learn
-How to use a beatsheet to map your story structure
-Common outlining pitfalls and how to avoid them
-How to tell if your idea has enough for a feature
-Reverse-engineering a story: hands-on case study
-Tips for staying focused and finishing your script faster
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned writer, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their screenwriting skills. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from a pro!
Ticket Options:
General Admission: $80
Includes access to the full 3-hour zoom workshop with Matthew Syrett, including Q&A and case study analysis.
General Admission + 1-on-1 Follow-Up :$120
Includes everything in General Admission plus a private 20-minute follow-up session with Matthew Syrett,scheduled after the workshop. Space is limited for this option.
About Matthew Syrett
Matthew Syrett is a filmmaker best known for producing the Academy Award-winning film Freeheld and as the lead story producer for Netflix’s MerPeople. His creative works have won Oscars, Emmys, and Sundance awards, and have appeared on HBO, PBS, Cinemax, Netflix, and TNT. Syrett holds an MFA in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute and was recently named a winner of AFI’s Writers Room Ready competition, recognizing the top five emerging TV writers from the most recent graduating class. Beyond film and television, Syrett has held executive roles in media, advertising, and technology, including Vice President at Grey Advertising, Senior Product Manager at IMDb (Amazon), co-founder of financial services firm Marstone, and VP of Product at Rakuten USA.
