CIE Writer's Workshop's main objective is to help young writers improve their scripts through creative discussions with their peers. Usually, we host an in-person monthly workshop focusing on one writer's script. This time we plan to hold a special session where we would try to dissect an award-winning script to help our young writers gain more insight on what differentiates a great script from an average one. A guest instructor will lead the session by breaking down a well-known script and brainstorming ideas with the attendees.

We are honored to have invited Peter Markham as our guest instructor this time and lead the discussion on an Oscar-winning story Moonlight. Detailed information about the special session is as follows:

Date: Aug 16, Sunday

Time: 1-3 PM, PST

Form: Online

About Peter Markham

Peter Markham is a creative consultant, teacher, author, and former directing head at the American Film Institute Conservatory. His alumni, award winners at major festivals, have notable careers in film and TV. Prior to teaching, he was a director in the UK, and worked with filmmakers including Anthony Minghella and Martin Scorsese.

About CIE Writer's Workshop

The writers’ workshop is a monthly held event sponsored by Final Draft and co-hosted with Entertainment Oxygen. Members of the Writers’ Workshop meet monthly or on a need-to-meet basis to work on their original pitches, screenplays, and teleplays. Each workshop session is usually two hours long and limited to less than 12 participants so that everyone has enough time to talk and share their thoughts. The workshop environment is honest but friendly, and we firmly believe that participating in a private and constructive workshop allows both the writer and the participants to gain new insights and grow together as a creative community.

If you are interested in joining the Writer's Workshop community and be a part of our monthly event, please feel free to send your script to writers@sino-screen.com.

Crack the Script - CIE Writer's Workshop Special Session