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FILM TRAINING
We've got a busy training programme planned for Summer 2010 onwards. 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.
BRAND NEW - AUTUMN 2010
TRANSMEDIA TRAINING
Surely the only area of the media that's currently growing, the opportunities for creative writers, directors and producers to make 'cross-platform entertainment' seem to be limitless. For filmmakers used to working with traditional formats this can be a daunting arena so we've formed a new partnership with Hide&Seek, a studio of game designers and event organisers, to launch two brand new workshops this Autumn:
INTRODUCTION TO TRANSMEDIA
A day for directors, producers and other film industry professionals looking to understand the increasing opportunities for screen storytelling in a networked world, ranging from on-line game creation to making fictitious facebook pages for your movie characters. Includes how to assess and devise transmedia opportunities for your film; how to find partners; and how to build and deploy transmedia content.
Wednesday 27 October
STORIES WITHOUT BORDERS: A practical workshop for writers
Using a series of in-depth case studies to explore how stories can be successfully seeded across different media, giving writers tools to tackle these arenas and a chance to test them out in an exploratory and supportive environment. Perfect for those experienced at writing, but new to writing across platforms.
Thursday 28 October
CURRENT FILM TRAINING COURSES
STORY DESIGN
A brand new two-day screenwriting workshop aimed to help you work an idea for a film into a solid screen story. 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, 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. This new 2-day workshop considers the essential elements of designing a story for the screen. Whether you're working at the idea stage or you're in the process of redrafting, this programme aims to help you ensure that your idea is achieving its fullest potential.
Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th September
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.
NB. Script Reading has now sold out and there will be no more intakes during 2010 - email us now at general@scriptfactory.co.uk to get your name on the waiting list for a re-launched Script Reading programme coming in 2011
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.
Wednesday 29 September
THE WRITER'S JOURNEY with Christopher Vogler
Our colleagues over at Raindance – the London-based group dedicated to fostering and promoting independent film – often 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 – we are now selling places on Christopher Vogler’s THE WRITER'S JOURNEY offering a tried and tested map that has guided and shaped stories and legends for thousands of years.
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 September
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 have enjoyed a residential retreat, will attend two specialist workshops, and are paired with high profile mentors, 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.
Coming Next Summer
Photo: Clare Muller
Simon Beaufoy shows off his Oscar at Serious Screenwriting 2009
SERIOUS SCREENWRITING 2011
Our 2-day screenwriting forum containing training sessions, industry opportunities and the highest profile guest speakers, will return to BAFTA in Summer 2011. In its last three outings Serious Screenwriting has included masterclasses from Simon Beaufoy, Peter Morgan, and Bond writers Neal Purvis & Robert Wade; exclusive training from Frank Cottrell Boyce; a host of profile guest speakers; and a packed range of buzzword topics under discussion. You can see what we got up to in summer 2010 here. To make sure you don't miss out when Serious Screenwriting comes around again next year, join our mailing list here. AND if you hurry you still have time to apply to join the Serious Screenwriting Development Scheme and get a year-long support programme for you and your screenplay, plus a guaranteed meeting with BBC Films, a private lunch with Peter Morgan - and a £1,000 bursary. Click here to find out how.
Bookmark the dates now:
Serious Screenwriting 2011 will be on Fri 10 & Sat 11 June 2011