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Training
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The Script Factory runs a range of training programmes across the UK for writers, and people who work with writers, often in partnership with national agencies.
Just follow the pink links below for full details and booking information for courses coming up in 2008. 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 courses, or talk about how else your training needs can be met, please call us on 020 7851 4890.
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CURRENT TRAINING COURSES
***FEATURE FILM TRAINING***
Script Reading Training for Agents
New sessions for Literary, Directors' and Actors' Agents, designed to help assess projects at script stage, supported by Skillset.
April, May & July 2008
The Treatment Room
An intensely practical course designed to demystify the function of treatments in the UK film industry. Participants will be coached through the process of writing a compelling prose document which effectively sells their current screenplay idea.
Tuesday 6 May & Tuesday 20 May
Script Development 101
A brand new course for readers and producers who are looking to move into a script development role. An opportunity to hone your story analysis skills and explore how to nurture creative relationships with writers.
Thursday 1 May & Thursday 15 May
Serious Screenwriting
Don't miss this!A two day training and networking event for writers who are serious about a career in the UK film industry. Practical teaching sessions and a range of guest speakers, the chance to apply for a place on the Serious Screenwriting Development Scheme, plus an entertaining Screenwriting Challenge, all add up to an unmissable programme designed to ensure that your talent, passion, energy and time are invested in a project that's genuinely screenworthy.
Thursday 5 & Friday 6 June 2008
Script Reading
An essential start for anyone learning to assess feature film scripts and write industry-standard reports.
NEW DATES NOW BOOKING:
Thursday 29 May & Thursday 19 June
Tuesday 24 June & Tuesday 15 July
Script Reading Training for Distributors
The return of our annual series of training sessions designed exclusively for those working in distribution, supported by the FDA.
Tuesday 11 March, Wednesday 9 April, Thursday 12 June & Tuesday 30 September
Screenwriting UK
A two-day training programme specifically for writers who are trying to break into the UK film industry. Aiming to equip participants with the skills to write an impressive first draft and the inside knowledge that can get it in front of those that count.
Thursday 2 & Friday 3 October 2008
***TV TRAINING***
Television Drama Script Reading
Our intensely practical two-day course on assessing scripts for television drama.
New Spring dates to be announced shortly
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The Script Factory often has partnerships offering you great value on courses staged by colleagues in the business. We're currently selling limited places on Raindance's 22 Step Story Structure Programme taught by Hollywood guru John Truby on 5 & 6 April. Click here for full details.
And click here for details of our major Digi Shorts Training as part of the UK FIlm Council's Digital Shorts production programme, from January 2008.
Media Training North West If you live or work in the North West click here to find out more about the latest funding opportunity that could pay you to train.
OTHER ON-GOING TRAINING FROM THE SCRIPT FACTORY
Script Development Diploma A unique partnership with the NFTS which offers the first Script Development programme of its kind in the UK. Our next intake begins in September 2008 and we are recruiting now. Click here for more - deadline 9 June!
For information about refunds on Script Factory training, please click here.