Screenwriting Masterclass - Story Intensive

Want to learn to consistently write Award Winning Films?

Have a script sitting on the shelf that you want to finish, but not sure exactly how?

Ever read a script, and knew something was missing, but didn't know exactly how to fix it?

Have an idea in your head that you know would make a great film?

The Screenwriting Masterclass is for you!

Weather you are a filmmaker, actor, writer or creative person with an idea for a script you want to get off the ground the Screenwriting Masterclass will give you a battle tested framework professionals use to quickly and consistently produce high quality stories and scripts for any format.

Learn lightning fast techniques to:

• Craft Compelling story structures.

• Develop three dimensional characters with rich arcs.

• Interpret and apply feedback to improve your script.

Writing is not a spectator sport.

Over the course of the weekend, you'll LEARN and APPLY a simple and effective framework to create an original production ready short format screenplay.

All scripts will get multiple live readings, feedback rounds, and rewrites with an experienced mentor guiding you each step of the way.

One script from this class will be selected for production as a short film to be cast and shot on August 3rd and 4th.

You'll walk away with:

• A work-shopped production ready "Calling Card" short film script.

• A chance to have your script produced as a short film.

• A simple, comprehensive framework for developing and "doctoring" stories you can use for the rest of your career to bring your ideas to life.

Pros and Novices Welcome

Whether you have a writing degree, write professionally, or are just curious, if you want to learn how to turn your ideas into compelling, fully developed stories, this class is for you.

Space is limited. We look forward to writing with you!

Requirements:

A Laptop computer or other device that allows you to quickly write and rewrite text.

Class Schedule:

Sat. March 30, 2019, 10 am - 5 pm

Sun. March 31, 2019, 10 am - 5 pm

Meet Your Mentor
Franco Barbeite, directed award winning music videos and commercials for clients like MySpace and GBX Shoes. Before that he was an editor on Ed Harris's Academy Award winning film "Pollack", designed and animated one of Universal Television's first hit reality shows "Blind Date", and worked as writer/producer at FX Channel, cowriting with 5 time Emmy Award winning writer Sandy Frank. When Franco isn't judging film festivals, he's usually mentoring emerging filmmakers.