UK FILM COURSES

Emotions and ideas are what stories are all about.

When you create a narrative, you want it to move people and make them think.

But

Emotions and ideas are what stories are all about.

When you create a narrative, you want it to move people and make them think.

But what elements will really communicate the thoughts and feelings you intend?

And how can you be sure that you're creating a truly satisfying emotional journey, which becomes richer as the story develops?

This workshop gives writers in all genres the tools to answer these questions.

Drawing on cutting-edge techniques from recent TV series as well as forgotten methods from classic films and prose fiction, it shows how narratives can be designed to evoke suspense, anticipation, surprise, shock, and powerful reversals of expectation.

We'll also see how narrative design helps to define visual and sound design, characterisation, and other elements, ensuring that they work together to support a story.

The workshop is illustrated with carefully-chosen clips and applies to writing screenplays and prose. It includes a short story to be read before the day.

​Feedback from the workshop:

"Very to-the-point and detailed ... I would recommend it to a wide range of writers who are working on diverse projects."

"I'm now thinking about my stories in different ways, and how I can apply what I've learnt."

"Good for provoking new ways of thinking about your projects."

"It covered the topic well, with lots of interesting and useful clips to emphasise key points."

DATE AND TIME
Saturday 24 November
​Registration - 10.00am
Workshop - 10.15am - 5.30pm

VENUE
Central London location, to be confirmed shortly.

Standard price £95
Concession/Early Bird price £85 before October 30
Students' price £75

Concessions available to members of WGGB, WFTV, Society of Authors, BECTU, Directors UK and Newman House

http://www.euroscript.co.uk/deepnarrativedesign.html

WANT TO WRITE A TV DRAMA PILOT THIS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR?

The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to be able to crack it.

We

WANT TO WRITE A TV DRAMA PILOT THIS CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR?

The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to be able to crack it.

We all need deadlines, to haul us away from those pesky displacement activities and compel us to finally pursue that great idea, the one that’s been percolating for months.

This 3-step package can be tailored to your individual needs and is suitable for script writers of all levels, from first-timers to those with prior credits who prefer not to work in isolation.

You will receive professional, one-to-one feedback and guidance on your TV drama pilot as you progress from initial idea through to producing a blueprint from which to write your first draft.

You can do this course from home, wherever you are in the world, so long as you are fluent in written and spoken English. The programme runs from 1st November to 6th December 2018 and involves the following three steps:

1. THE PITCH

• Submit a half page pitch/outline of your idea (or two, if you’re not sure which one to pursue) for a TV drama series by THURSDAY 1st November
• Discuss your story during a one-hour private consultation – via Skype/phone (before end of TUESDAY 6th November).

2. TREATMENT

• Submit a two-page story treatment by THURSDAY 15th November
• Receive written notes PLUS a one-hour private Skype/phone consultation - including guidance on how best to develop your story and characters - by TUESDAY 20th November.

3. STEP OUTLINE

• Submit a step outline (AKA a Scene Breakdown or Scene x Scene document) detailing each scene for a (max) one hour pilot episode of your TV drama by THURSDAY 29th November. This document will become the blueprint from which to write your script.
• You will receive written feedback PLUS a one hour phone/Skype consultation, during which you will be able to troubleshoot any story or character issues with your script doctor, by THURSDAY 6th December.

You can then proceed (over Christmas and New Year) to write the first draft of your script, with clear characters, story and structure in place.

PRICE: £390

TUTOR: Anji Loman Field has been writing for TV, film and radio for over 25 years and is an experienced script editor, show-runner and producer. She teaches for Euroscript and the Central Film School and also runs drama training courses for BBC Media Action.
www.anjilomanfield.com

WRITE YOUR MICRO-BUDGET FEATURE
A Euroscript workshop with writer/director Stéphanie Joalland

Wednesdays 28 November, 5 and 12 December

Course Type:

short

Breakthroughs happen when you talk about things. Our Budget Skype Consultancies are becoming increasingly popular with writers and filmmakers, because:
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Breakthroughs happen when you talk about things. Our Budget Skype Consultancies are becoming increasingly popular with writers and filmmakers, because:

We can arrange them very quickly. You get expert advice when you need it. You can put ideas and questions directly to your editor. It doesn't matter where you are - no travelling needed.

Having a dedicated team of expert editors means we can always find someone whose knowledge and experience fits your project

We can help you with questions like:

I've got an idea - but is it worth developing?
Would it work best as a TV series or stand-alone film? I know something is wrong with my script, but what is it? And how do I fix it?

How do I prepare for a meeting with a producer, put together a pitch or write an outline? I've been working on my story for so long I've forgotten why I started. Can you re-inspire me?

It costs just £50 per hour - and you can get a LOT done in an hour (if we need to read your material first, we'll have to charge for this, as well - but we try hard to keep costs to a minimum).

Wherever you are in the world, a sympathetic and helpful Euroscript editor is just as close as your computer.

More information here:

http://www.euroscript.co.uk/skype-consultancy.html