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FILM TRAINING
Just follow the pink links below for full details and booking information on the film training courses listed. To be kept informed of new courses and dates as they are released, sign up for our email alerts here. If you would like to speak to someone about any of our current training courses, or talk about how else your training needs can be met, please call us on 07908 815 665.
GENRE SEASON: MARCH 2012
We've been inundated with requests for 'more on genre', so we've finally updated and brought back our hugely popular Genre Season. Generously hosted by BFI Southbank, the season is a series of one-day workshops that each pull focus on a specific genre. Sessions include Comedy, Thriller, Love Story, Romantic Comedy, Drama, Horror & Slasher and a brand new session on Urban films.
Dates throughout March, click here for more details
INDUSTRY SCRIPT READING
Whether writing coverage for a producer/funder or giving feedback for a writer, the analysis of the script is the same while the style and delivery of each report is specific. This one-day course from the market leader in training the industry to read and analyse scripts is suitable for anyone who is or wants to be involved in the creative process of script development and explores the key principles of writing script reports, plus a comprehensive guide to current work opportunities, and individual feedback on your chosen style of practice report.
Wednesday 11 April 2012
WRITERS' WORKOUT
Make like Rocky and get a good workout for your screenplay
A hugely popular workshop course for writers designed to strengthen your screenwriting skills, ideal for those who have already completed a draft and are looking for inspiration to address the re-write or to create the next project.
25 & 26 April 2012
STORY DESIGN
A two-day screenwriting workshop which examines some of the more intricate elements of designing a story for the screen. Storytelling is a talent, however skilful film storytelling requires more than just natural creativity: screenwriters need to learn how to shape a story into one that can be told over 90 odd minutes, 
Eran Creevy's Shifty - excellent 'Story Design'keep an audience rooted to the screen for the duration and ensure that everyone is emotionally engaged with the plight of the characters as the story unfolds. Ideal for any writer who feels ready for more advanced training, this course aims to help you layer complexity and subtlety into your story design and develop a more sophisticated and satisfying screenplay.
Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 May
WRESTLING THE REDRAFT: PRACTICAL SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
Designed as a follow on to the industry script reading or suitable for anyone involved in the ongoing development of feature film scripts, this new programme for 2011 equips participants to navigate successfully through the development process. With guest speaker, Robyn Slovo, producer of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.
Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 May