Beyond Structure with David Freeman in association with Raindance

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April 2009

Beyond Structure is the most popular screenwriting workshop in Los Angeles, and this is David's only UK appearance this year.

The 200 powerful techniques taught in Beyond Structure will advance the experienced screenwriter, fiction writer, or development exec to the next level and shave years off a beginner's learning curve. The use of film clips, together with hands-on, in-class writing...

• Didn't win that screenplay contest?
• Are you having trouble finishing your screenplay?
• Does the Second Act of your screenplay need help?

Intensive Seminar Program :  "You Lost it in the Second Act!" can help. For 8-weeks work closely with a professional and published screenwriter! This seminar will help you get your script in top shape!

Deadline Approaching (April 15th!)
Enrollment is Limited, only 2 spots left!!!

ISP is designed to offer maximum exposure for your screenplay. It's n...

Tuesday April 21st 2009, 7.00 to 9.30pm : Tutor: Charles Harris

If you're going to Cannes, or just thinking about it, this evening is a must. Get the inside story on how to prepare, who to see and how to make the best use of your time. You'll also establish a network of friendly faces for when you're there.

Overview
The Cannes Film Festival and Market is a crucial place for any writer, director or producer who wants to develop their ...

The 2009 Writers Academy will accept applications from Monday 6th April.

Applications can be made online from that date at the BBC Jobs website.

The Writers Academy is a major initiative aimed at discovering and training the next generation of writers for BBC One’s flagship drama series: EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City, and Doctors.

Eight writers are selected out of hundreds of applicants, to undergo an intensive 15-month programme designed to equip them with all the skills necessary to...

Making Genre Work For You

This popular series of six evenings will help you clarify your genre and deliver your story in surprising and satisfying ways. You can book selected evenings or the whole course, for a thorough fine-tuning of your skills. 

A must-do workshop.  Maximum 12 per class. 

Mastery leads to artistry

From Truffaut to Scorsese, Ingmar Bergman to Charlie Kaufman, Dennis Potter to Pedro Almodovar, the best writers and directors in film and TV have all been expert in genre. ...

Write a 10 min Short Film Script

Sunday 10th May, 10.30am - 4.30pm

Embarking on a 120pp feature-length script can be daunting for any screenwriter so why not take some time out and write a short? Not only is it more likely you'll get the script finished; you'll also stand a greater chance of getting it made and seen.

After all, a good short film can be a far better experience than a bad long one, requiring all the writing disciplines and film-making savvy of the feature film, with the e...

Writing for Radio: Movies in the Mind

Saturday 28th March 2009
10.30am to 5pm

Radio is Imagination.

Radio is a medium of endless possibilities. The only limit is your own imagination.

Stories in sound.

Radio can engage the audience more fully than any other medium.

You hear a voice, a sound effect, a pause, another voice; perhaps some music.

Just a few sounds coming out of a small speaker.

But those sounds can have immense impact and power, because you participate in what they create: you...

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to How to Write a Screenplay