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FILM TRAINING
Just follow the pink links below for full details and booking information for film courses coming up in 2009. 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.
CURRENT FILM TRAINING
NEW FOR 2009: WRITERS' WORKOUT
A two-day practical writing workshop, going beyond 'story' to focus on the craft of writing for the screen.
Tues 24 & Wed 25 March
Script Reading
An essential start for anyone learning to assess feature film scripts and write industry-standard reports over a staggered two day programme.
Thurs 8 Jan & Thurs 29 Jan [SOLD OUT]
Wed 4 Feb & Wed 25 Feb
Thurs 26 Feb & Thurs 19 Mar
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. This is a great programme through which to refine a story idea and work constructively with a small group of fellow writers.
Tues 19 May & Tues 2 June
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.
Fri 16 Jan & Fri 30 Jan [SOLD OUT]
Mon 2 Mar & Mon 16 Mar
Mon 18 May & Mon 1 Jun
Script Reading Training for Distributors
For a fifth year, The Script Factory is delighted to be collaborating with the FDA to provide FREE industry-standard training, exclusively for those currently working in distribution, in the art and business of reading scripts.
Tues 10 Mar
Wed 1 April
Thurs 11 June
Tues 29 Sept
PLUS
Genre For Distributors
A brand new day-long session, also supported by the FDA, unpicking the rules of genre and seeing how distributors can best use them in assessing films at script stage for acquisition, to make sales decisions, or in planning a marketing campaign. FREE and exclusively for those currently working in the distribution industry.
Wed 29 April
Script Reading Training for Agents
Supported by Skillset, industry standard training for Agents in the art and business of assessing scripts.
Mon 30 Mar
Wed 6 May
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. This course will be linked to our Friendly Producers Scheme, which aims to introduce the most exciting new writing talent to top UK Producers.
To be repeated Autumn 2009