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FILM TRAINING
We've got a busy training programme planned for Spring/Summer 2010. 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 020 7851 4890.
CURRENT FILM TRAINING COURSES
SCRIPT READING
An essential start for anyone learning to assess feature film scripts and write industry-standard reports over a staggered two day training course.
Thursday 15th April & Thursday 6th May
WRITING THE HEROINE'S STORY with Helen Jacey
A practical and timely two day workshop is designed to help screenwriters and development professionals grapple with the creation of unique, compelling and emotionally complex female protagonists. This course is linked to our Friendly Producers Scheme, with an exclusive opportunity to apply for a one-to-one meeting with Woody Allen's producer, Gareth Wiley.
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 March
SCRIPT READING TRAINING FOR DISTRIBUTORS
Essential guidance in the art and business of analysing films at script stage - FREE for those working in distribution, supported by the Film Distributors' Association.
Tuesday 16 March
Monday 19 April
Tuesday 8 June
Wednesday 29 September
ADAPTATION FOR DISTRIBUTORS
A new one day training course exploring films adapted from original sources or based on real events, specifically from the stand point of distributors whose job it is to 'sell' those films to the public. FREE for those working in distribution, supported by the Film Distributors' Association.
Wednesday 28 April
TREATMENT WRITING WORKSHOP
An intensive programme which takes the fear out of treatment writing with a chance to consider the most effective ways of synopsising your drama plus gain an understanding of the function of treatments in the development process.
Monday 26 April
Discount on David Freeman's BEYOND STRUCTURE Raindance weekend
Our colleagues over at Raindance � the London-based group dedicated to fostering and promoting independent film � regularly run training programmes which we think Script Factory friends might be interested in. Raindance have organised a special rate for us but only for people who book Raindance courses directly via The Script Factory on the upcoming David Freeman�s Beyond Structure. Freeman is an internationally renowned tutor who will explore 200 techniques designed to advance the experienced screenwriter, fiction writer, or development exec to the next level, and shave years off a beginner's learning curve.
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 April
Photo: Clare Muller
Simon Beaufoy shows off his Oscar at Serious Screenwriting 2009*** SAVE THE DATE ***
SERIOUS SCREENWRITING - our 2 day screenwriting forum, containing training sessions, industry opportunities and the highest profile guest speakers - returns to BAFTA on 4 & 5 June 2010. Click to find out what we got up to at Serious Screenwriting in 2009 - and make sure you are first to hear about our 2010 programme by joining our mailing list here.
TRUTH & FICTION
The ability to structure a screen story from existing material (be it a true story or a novel) is a skill every serious screenwriter should master. This one-day training workshop considers various creative approaches to working with source material plus offers some practical principles to ease the adaptation process. This course is linked to our Friendly Producers Scheme, which aims to introduce the most exciting new writing talent to top UK Producers.
Thursday 15 July
SHE WRITES - Training for emerging women screenwriters
A new programme for women screenwriters co-presented by Birds Eye View and supported by the Skillset Film Skills Fund. The programme, catering for ten emerging women writers, is taking place over the course of 2010, during which time participants will enjoy a residential retreat, attend two specialist workshops, meet with mentors, gain a better understanding of the industry, have exclusive access to industry and training events at the Birds Eye View Film Festival and at our own preview events and masterclasses, and have the opportunity to workshop a feature screenplay project with actors. For details of the She Writes participants, click here.