THE ART OF WRITING FOR FILM
And How to Live With Yourself in the Process
1 Hr. Only
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Instructor: James G. Hirsch
Description
In this introductory class, learn the straight of writing for film/TV from the imminent Hollywood producer and writer of more than 40 film/TV movies. Among his many credits, Jim wrote The Rape of Richard Beck (ABC), for which he was nominated for a Writer’s Guild of America Award and for which Richard Crenna won the Emmy. He also co-executive produced the hit CBS series Nash Bridges, and co-produced the hit HBO original series, Rome. In this intensive one-hour session, you'll get an honest, behind-the-scenes look at writing and producing from a pro. Also an excellent session for fiction writers too. At the end of the program, talk with Jim directly in our Q&A session. Then return for his other upcoming in-depth webinar classes. You won't want to miss a single session. The session begins at 8 p.m. Central time!
Read all about this award-winning Hollywood talent. Just click his name above.
Course Outline and Schedule
In this introductory evening, you'll begin to learn:
The basic building blocks of writing(character/theme/plot)
- Where ideas come from and how to develop yours
- How to identify and choose your genre/or mixed genre
- How to articulate your theme and premise
- The importance of hooking the viewer and plotting your story
- Building your characters
- Create conflict
- Resolve the story
- What to do when you're stuck
In subsequent sessions, you'll learn:
- Correct screenplay form
- Techniques for outlining
- To write a compelling treatment
- Define and develop a high concept for your project
- Refine your pitch for a producer
- Formulate your key selling points
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WE #: JGH-09-001-L
