Jumpstart Your Screenplay
Event Information
About this event
Lots of people have a great idea for a film or TV Series but before you turn that awesome idea into a screenplay you need to know the fundamentals of screenwriting.
Jumpstart Your Screenplay is an invaluable one day crash course in screenwriting basics.
It's designed for newer screenwriters or industry professionals who want to up-skill fast. Already started but can't finish? This workshop is for you.
Experienced writer in another medium? Here's where you learn about writing for the audio-visual medium.
So where do you start with a screenplay?
In our intensive one-day introduction to screenwriting you'll learn:
- The key elements of writing for the audio-visual medium
- How to choose a Cinematic Premise
- Whether your idea is better suited to film or TV
- How to Format your screenplay
- How to create an engaging character
- How Genre influences your story
- How to give your protagonist a tangible, relatable goal
- The basics of the Three Act Structure
- The importance of Dramatic Conflict and Stakes
- How to Build Your Plot
Zoom attendance link will be sent to participants 48hours before the workshop.
You can expect...
- Easily digested lessons that explain how screenplays are put together.
- Insider advice from a professional screenwriter
- 6 Intensive sessions that will show you what you need to know before you start your screenplay.
- Electronic notes and cheat sheets.
- Access to the recording so if you can revisit the workshop
- Insights into the film and TV industry
And if you'd like to pay via scheduled payments - we gotcha.
About Workshop Facilitator: Kathryn Burnett
Kathryn is without question an industry insider. She has been a professional working screenwriter and script consultant for over 20 years. She is an award-winning writer who has worked across short film, features and TV. Her most recently produced credits include The Tender Trap (telefeature) My Life is Murder. Black Hands, Fresh Eggs, The Cul de Sac and Under The Vines. She currently has two feature films in development and is looking forward to her episode on Under The Vines coming to TVNZ soon.
“This workshop was fantastic! It was an amazing breakdown of the art of screenwriting, I left feeling inspired” – Julie Prebble, Director
“Really valuable workshop for technical knowledge and gaining confidence in your ideas and skills.” – Karli Green, Environmental Regulator
“Loved being able to approach how a script comes to life from the ground up to have a better understanding of working with writers from a producer’s point of view. Kathryn’s workshop has also inspired me to carve out more time to write my own scripts and get them made!” – Jo Raj, Producer
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Want to set up scheduled payments - no problem - please get in touch!
Who is this workshop for?
Newer screenwriters or industry professionals looking to up-skill.
FAQs:
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Age minimum is 18.(But get in touch if you'd like to discuss!)
What is BGWW's cancellation/refund policy?
If the event is cancelled by organiser, participants will receive a full and automatic refund. If cancelled by the participant - cancellation must be at least 7 days prior to the event to receive a full refund. If cancellation is less than 7 days - a 50 % fee refund or a workshop credit is available.
NB: For our live events - if cancellation is less than 72 hours prior to event no refund will be issued.
What do I need to bring?
Pen and paper , good internet connection and your computer.
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Transferrable to another person - yes. Another event - maybe. (But please check with us.)
Do I have to have my printed ticket at the event?
No, you'll be on our list. The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the actual attendee. Is that okay? Yes. (We will check but people often buy this workshop for someone as a present.)
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email us, right HERE
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