Here's the best screenwriting course in London - meets every tuesday evening at 7pm at the Central Film School [Aldgate East tube] and costs only £3 per session - the 'downside' is a mad and eccentric tutor but that's nothing new.
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SOHO SCREENWRITERS
The London Script Consultancy presents a weekly seminar and workshop for writers, directors, and producers of all levels, looking to develop scripts and learn the skills of professional screenwriting.
Tuesday 15 Feb 2011
Advanced Course: 'Making Movies for Screenwriters'
Seminar with the London Script Consultancy
Web Site London Script Consultancy
So, you have written a great screenplay but no one is willing to take a chance on an unproven first time screenwriter. Yet how can you get a proven track record if no one will produce your work? Get around this catch 22 and break into the business by making your own Movie.
With the aid of new technology helming your own screenplay into a film has never been easier or cheaper. Come to this week's meeting to find out how to make the seemingly impossible possible.
A writer's workshop will follow the seminar. If you require feedback, please bring along your:
[BE WARNED: Be wary of doing this unless you have researched proper formatting and know what you are doing as you will otherwise be torn to shreds. This class is at a professional level and other than a professional standard will not be tolerated]
Pitches (film set-up idea in 50 words or less)
1 Page Synopsis (the entire story in 8 short paragraphs)
Scene (2-5 pages)
Shorts (up to 10 pages)
For scenes and shorts please bring in film script format, 1 copy for each character + 2 extra copies for acting out and discussion.
Time: 7:00pm 9:30pm
Date: Tuesday 15th February 201