UK FILM COURSES

Do you find antiheroes and flawed, conflicted or damaged protagonists intriguing?

Are you attracted to stories that resist the easy certainty of ha

Do you find antiheroes and flawed, conflicted or damaged protagonists intriguing?

Are you attracted to stories that resist the easy certainty of happy endings and neat resolutions?

Do you suspect that human psychology and motivations are more twisted and disturbed than many people are willing to admit?

Then Neo Noir is probably the genre you should be writing - and you need to know more about it.

This workshop unpacks the genre to find the ideas that make it tick, and shows how these can be applied to make great new stories.

You'll leave with a sheaf of ideas towards your own stories in the genre.

http://www.euroscript.co.uk/neo-noir-and-the-dark-thriller.html

​For years, writing a killer short film and sending it around the festival circuit has been the most established way for filmmakers to get their foot in the d

​For years, writing a killer short film and sending it around the festival circuit has been the most established way for filmmakers to get their foot in the door.

But with the proliferation of online video platforms, the landscape is changing. Today, media producers have a strong interest in developing video content to connect with global audiences online. This represents a great opportunity for screenwriters wanting to get their stories produced.

So how do you navigate this web content space?

As a writer, who can you approach to pitch your ideas to?

What is the best narrative structure for online videos?


COURSE CONTENT:

​Aimed at screenwriters and filmmakers interested in writing for the web or to get an introduction into the genre, through this course you will:

- Learn how to create character-driven plots for online videos.

- Develop a strong understanding of the narrative structure and pace of short web fictions and how they differ from the traditional short film.

- The different genres within the format: from web series, to explainer videos, vlogs and web documentaries.

- Learn about audience's expectations online and how to grab their attention.

- Discover the latest online video trends and the key to going viral.

- Learn who is commissioning online video content and how you can approach them.

- Develop a new or existing story concept for the web and get professional feedback.

- Learn how to build a narrative to promote your content online

The workshop will be delivered through a series of exercises and case studies. You don't need to have a story idea to attend, ideas will be developed throughout the day. Please note that this workshop is an adaptation of my previous workshop 'Writing Viral Web Fictions'.

​This one-day workshop with veteran comedy writer and producer Paul Bassett Davies is a master-class that covers everything from writing basic gags and one-li

​This one-day workshop with veteran comedy writer and producer Paul Bassett Davies is a master-class that covers everything from writing basic gags and one-liners to sitcom, comedy-drama series, feature films, and writing comedy for digital platforms. It's a unique opportunity to learn and practice the craft of writing comedy.

Whether you’re just starting out, or you're a writer who wants to develop your comedy skills, the series of practical exercises in this workshop give you a tool-kit to make your material funnier in any format or medium you're writing for, be it film, TV, radio, theatre, stand-up, YouTube or Twitter.

ABOUT THE TUTOR:
Paul is a highly experienced writer, director and actor. He founded the Crystal Theatre, whose pioneering multimedia work was acclaimed in Britain and Europe. He created a series of one-man shows, two of which were Perrier Award finalists at the Edinburgh Festival, and others that were innovative theatrical experiences. Radio and television credits include: Smith and Jones, Rory Bremner, Spitting Image, Jasper Carrot and many more. He's had his own sitcom on BBC R4, a series with Jeremy Hardy, and he produced Sony Award winning BBC radio series Do Go On, which he wrote with Griff Rhys Jones and Graeme Garden. He wrote the screenplay for The Magic Roundabout feature film, and several short films.

RADIO IS A MEDIUM OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITY. THE ONLY LIMIT IS YOUR OWN IMAGINATION.

For a writer, radio can be the most creative medium of all. It en

RADIO IS A MEDIUM OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITY. THE ONLY LIMIT IS YOUR OWN IMAGINATION.

For a writer, radio can be the most creative medium of all. It engages an audience in a uniquely powerful way, and the results can be extraordinary.

A voice... a sound effect... silence... another voice... some music...

A few simple sounds can achieve a dramatic impact, because everything happens in the listener's mind, and their imagination is invested in telling the story. No other medium can hook an audience in such a compelling way. In addition, radio is a great way to develop your career in the broadcast world. BBC radio is one of the world’s biggest commissioners of drama and comedy, and some broadcasts get audiences of a million plus – more than many TV shows. It’s a hungry medium.

This hands-on workshop uses exercises to cover nearly every aspect of writing for radio and other audio platforms - comedy sketches; radio sitcoms and series; drama, radio ads - to explore all the possibilities of work in the medium.

ABOUT THE TUTOR:
In television and radio Paul has worked with some of the biggest names in British comedy, on dozens of shows. He co-wrote and produced the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy Do Go On with Graeme Garden and Griff Rhys Jones, and wrote the radio sitcom At Home with the Hardys with Jeremy Hardy. His own sitcom, Reception, was broadcast by BBC Radio 4 in 2014. His radio plays have starred Bill Nighy, David Hemmings, Alison Steadman. and Martin Clunes.

With the proliferation of VOD, cable and streaming outlets there are huge new windows opening for filmmakers. Buyers are hungry for exciting content and produce

With the proliferation of VOD, cable and streaming outlets there are huge new windows opening for filmmakers. Buyers are hungry for exciting content and producers crave contained stories that can be produced well on a minimal budget because they're easier to finance. So a strong script for a micro-budget film is gold dust to the industry.

But how do take your ideas and characters and write a screenplay you know for sure can be made on a micro-budget and could attract a strong cast?

How do you write a contained movie which best expresses your voice as a writer and/or director?

How do you ensure you write a marketable micro-budget script which can earn distribution in the UK and overseas in a crowded marketplace?

This three-evening, hands-on course (running over three consecutive Wednesdays) will help you build solid foundations for a micro-budget film script that stands a strong chance of getting made and seen.
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ABOUT THE TUTOR:
Originally from France, Stéphanie began her career at TF1 International and Canal Plus, worked as a story editor on Emmy-nominated PET ALIENS, wrote live-action TV scripts, created a Sci-Fi animated series for Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp: VALERIAN & LAURELINE.

In 2014, she wrote, directed and produced her first micro-budget feature film THE QUIET HOUR, a sci-fi thriller starring Dakota Blue Richards and Karl Davies. Her film premiered at Galway Film Fleadh, was nominated Best British Film at Raindance Film Festival, Best International Film at Sofia International Film Festival, won Best Film at Kansas City Film Fest, showcased at Newport Beach Festival, sold to Sky Cinema in the UK, Amazon Prime in the U.S., and was sold by LA-based international sales agent Vision Films around the world.

She's currently producing THE LAST MOON, a low budget supernatural suspense/horror and then will follow that up by directing her contained sci-fi thriller ICE.

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