UK FILM COURSES

Want to write longform for Netflix, Amazon, Ch4, BBC... From Procedural to Longform, terrestrial to Netflix and beyond… Two day screenwriting masterclass and

Want to write longform for Netflix, Amazon, Ch4, BBC... From Procedural to Longform, terrestrial to Netflix and beyond… Two day screenwriting masterclass and workshop with John Yorke.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR SHOOTERS... Use code SHOOTERS to get nearly half price for £99. NOTE there are only ten tickets available with this special code.

The primary reason why great ideas (and even developed scripts) written for longform television fail at the final hurdle, is poor structuring.

John Yorke should know. He wrote one of the greatest books on story structure ever written – ‘Into The Woods’ – and as the Golden Globe winning, former head of Ch4 Drama, BBC Drama, Company Pictures, Eastenders showrunner… his resume clearly speaks for itself.

Join him for this two day longform structure masterclass.

When: July 6th and 7thy 2019 (weekend)
Where: Ealing Studios, Ealing, London W5 5EP
Tickets: £179
https://www.advancedstructure.co.uk/

What can you expect?

Part lecture, part practical workshop, this two day immersive weekend will elevate your career and project through deep industry insight.

It will offer hyper focused structuring for your narrative, and you will revisit character, theme and genre for your stories, as well as explore industry production formats – who offers the best home for your project and why?

Expect to learn new pitching skills too, as getting industry to lean forward and into your project is the first half of the challenge.

'John Yorke knows story structure inside and out and taught us in a way that was simple, engaging and memorable.'
KT Parker, Screenwriter

The weekend will break down into three focused areas:
The Structure

* Master the single structure that is present in all great stories
* Understand how all other story models fit within this single structure
* Address how structure and character can be successfully integrated into pilots and extended over entire seasons
* Learn to see the DNA beneath your story, characters, premise, situation, action and dialogue
* Learn how that DNA works, how to modify it, and how you can better use it in all your stories moving forward
* Practice rapidly developing stories within this structure

The Business

* Understand the needs of the business, beyond your story and script
* Analysis of the current market place – identifying current and popular trends and how to avoid guaranteed failure
* Learn how your story must adhere to strict industry structure needs and why
* Learn to think like a story development executive or producer in order to meet the needs of the business
* Learn how to remove the road blocks that can cause your deal and project to falter even if it is great writing
* Practice rapid story development and pitching
* Targeting the networks – what they do, what they’re looking for and why you may be better suited to some more than others

Practical Application

* Pitch development – solo and in groups
* Rapid fire pitching – of your own and other people’s projects
* Devising a new TV series from scratch inc. character creation/development, pilot outline, story arc, series arc, story bible

'I understand a lot better now how to create a premise that works for commissioners, what questions they ask, and how to pitch it.'
Kristina Day //Screenwriter

Plus on both days, John will be inviting special industry guests to speak about their careers past and present, breaking in, the current ever evolving landscape of the business, what the commissioners are looking for in writers and their projects and how to get your scripts onto their desks.

After selling out his one day seminar for the past two years, John is expanding the class and introducing more practical exercises exclusively for this weekend. Expect breakthrough after breakthrough clearing a path for you to fulfill your greatest potential.

Here’s what previous delegates had to say about John...

‘John Yorke gave the best explanation and POV on story structure I’ve ever heard!’
Mike O’Reilly, Screenwriter

‘John Yorke was amazing, the cave/forest/wood concept was a real ‘unlock’ moment for me.’
Matt Harlock, Screenwriter & Director

‘John Yorke’s session was fantastic – I learned loads and he simplified everything into easily digested stuff.’
Sarah Cassidy, Screenwriter

Spaces are limited so sign up now to ensure you don’t miss out on this opportunity to make massive improvements to your writing and get the insights and access necessary to elevate your career.

When: July 6th and 7th 2019 (weekend)
Where: Ealing Studios, Ealing, London W5 5EP
Tickets: £179
https://www.advancedstructure.co.uk/

Use code SHOOTERS to tet nearly half price for £99. NOTE there are only ten tickets available with this special code.

The Screenwriter’s Roadmap To Getting Produced… With Joey Tuccio…

Creating A Lifelong Professional Career As A Screenwriter.

Do

The Screenwriter’s Roadmap To Getting Produced… With Joey Tuccio…

Creating A Lifelong Professional Career As A Screenwriter.

Do you want to get paid to write feature film and television screenplays?

It's 2019 and if you do, you need to start thinking like a creative entrepreneur. It’s a competitive business and talent will only get you so far. You know this of course. But what is the answer?

It begins with the acceptance that no matter how good your writing is (and it will always get better), it’s your business strategy, your relationships that may hold you back more.

Building the roadmap to success, attracting a team through your talent and vision, then walking the talk with confidence and courage is the less trodden path we MUST take to find the success we so desire.

‘I really loved Joey. New take, no bullshit industry advice and a reminder that writers need to use their voice and make it unabashedly stronger. He was wonderfully practical and not too overly-intellectual’
Thesy Surface, Screenwriter

Joey Tuccio has to date been a key partner in 74 screenwriters moving from the dream of being a screenwriter, into the practical realities of getting produced, getting an agent, and in LA, also the important team members of a manager and lawyer too.

It’s ALL about craft that sizzles to sell, strategies proven to win overall success, tactics to move forward daily, partnerships to open doors, and a professional sheen that impresses the people with power immediately.

Consider… You are the CEO of YOUR creative business and you need a clear roadmap to success as defined by…

▪ Getting paid to write what you love.
▪ Getting produced.
▪ Maintaining the momentum for a lifelong career.

If a pragmatic, professional, results driven approach to your screenwriting career sounds like the path you want to take, then this two day masterclass with Joey is unmissable.

We are flying Joey in from Hollywood especially for this event so this is your only chance to see him outside of Los Angeles in the next year or so. And we invited Joey to this because he was our highest rated speaker at the last London Screenwriters’ Festival, attracting packed audiences and raving feedback.

‘Joey's knowledge on what it takes to craft a story, his ability to work with writers and provide them with the necessary stepping stones to further their career, and his overall positive demeanor make him an amazing person to work with’
Dan Ingram, Head of Story Development, De Laurentiis Company

This is the ONLY chance to see Joey this side of the Atlantic this year, so don't miss out.

Check out the site for more information or the basic schedule below.

9:00 Overview of the Professional Screenwriting Industry From The Inside

Setting out your career to write for an international market. How does an unrepresented screenwriter get representation and produced rapidly?

▪ The philosophy of screenwriting to get paid
▪ The business in LA
▪ The culture shock for Brits in LA and the good news
▪ The trifecta of Agent, Manager and Lawyer
▪ The importance of the people lower down the ladder
▪ Why not get on a plane and fly to LA? And how to do it now

10:45 Winning the hearts and minds of execs in 60 seconds

And not just the Execs, the Agents, Managers and their teams also. Your opening page will get people excited to meet you OR put you back to the bottom of the pile to languish with the other hopefuls. And there are tens of thousands in that pile.

Learn what the people who matter most look for in the opening pages and how to avoid the most common reasons why execs pass (and you might be doing it and not even know it!).

From the cover page, to character intros, to creating cinematic set pieces…this opening page analysis will cover how to make the executive hooked by page 10.

▪ What goes on a cover page (and a nifty trick that execs like that no writers do).
▪ How to make sure an exec doesn’t pass without reading a single word (and yes it happens often!)
▪ How to beat execs at their own game when they are skimming a script.
▪ Injecting your voice in the first few pages to show the exec you have a fresh writing style.
▪ Starting the script at a solid pace.
▪ Making your characters pop before they say a single word.

12:45pm – 1.30pm: 'The Convincer'... Live First Page Analysis

Applying the invaluable techniques from the first half of the morning Joey will show how to turn YOUR opening pages into essential, compelling and immediately engaging reading for executives.

* Projects workshopped will be by submission only. Submission details will be sent with your ticket when you sign up. You will have a submission link in the email you receive after buying your pass.

2.15pm – 5.15pm: Pitching in the real world at parties, in offices and elevators

Pitching is a word that strikes fear into the heart of most writers. Consider though, it’s a simple convincer, a way to get someone to lean in and say ‘tell me more…’ From then on it gets much easier. Most projects don’t survive this important first exposure so learning the different techniques and when to apply them is as important as good grammar, spelling and clean clothes for your encounters…

▪ The different types of pitching and when you should be prepared to do any of those.
▪ How and when to pitch yourself as a writer.
▪ How to start your story pitch.
▪ The most important elements that need to be in any pitch.
▪ The overall structure of a pitch.
▪ How to end your story pitch.
▪ Typical questions execs ask at the end of a pitch.
▪ How to end the actual overall pitch (not just the story pitch).
▪ The difference between TV and feature pitches.

5.15pm – 6.15pm: Everything You Wanted to Ask About Writing Commercially, but Never Dared Ask

In this candid and confidential conversation, you get to ask Joey the questions most people dodge ‘on stage’.

7:00 – 9.00pm The Pitch Factor LIVE

Want to pitch it to our industry professional judges and Joey? Put £5 into the pot and then you have 2 minutes to pitch your script. And winner takes the pot!

This is a great and FUN opportunity to practice your pitch LIVE with industry guests and immediate feedback.

We run this at LondonSWF and it's always an electric and packed experience.

Day Two... 9.30am – 10.00am: Organising the overload!

A recap on the most important insights from day one, and your chance to ask questions that bubbled up from your subconscious overnight. Drink your coffee and buckle up for…

10.00am – 11.30am: Creating Powerful Friends In The Industry

Some people call this Networking, which of course it is. But it often feels more authentic and less like terrifying activity if we step back and accept that this is just about making friends. Friends who can help. And then to some degree, industrializing this process.

▪ Doing the research – where to find and how to get into the parties, premieres and events you need to be at.
▪ How to put your best self out there.
▪ Tips and strategies for facing your fear.
▪ It’s the little things: how to make yourself memorable and significant before you’ve even got in the room.
▪ Just be human: It’s not all about the business card…friends hire friends.
▪ How oftentimes not pitching can get you the best results.
▪ How to dress.

12.00pm – 1.00pm: Guest Speaker TBC

Meet a successful screenwriter who has forged a career in LA while also living in the UK. It can be done, has been done, and they will share how they do it.

2.00pm – 3.30pm: The Networking led to the pitch… The pitch leads to… The General Meeting

Once someone is interested in you or your project (and they are always interested in YOU way more than the project) they will request a first meeting. Perhaps at their office, or maybe over coffee. This is a General Meeting, AKA a Meet and Greet, and you will do hundreds of them over your career. During a fortnight trip to LA you could easily expect to take in excess of 20 general meetings, starting at breakfast and leading all the way into the early evening before bedtime. Execs in LA go to bed curiously early for European sensibility.

▪ What to prepare for a general meeting.
▪ The most important thing to remember in any general meeting.
▪ How long a general meeting usually is and how they are usually structured.
▪ How to make sure you GET THE RESULT YOU WANT from any general meeting.
▪ What to leave behind.
▪ How to follow up.

3:45pm – 6.00pm: Making It Real / Next Steps To Take NOW

Bringing everything we have learned full circle, we dynamically create YOUR roadmap to success.
We will go into detail on HOW writers find managers, producers, agents and execs and build the roadmap. What you can do from the UK, what you can achieve in fourteen days in LA, who to approach and with what.

Joey will go through the most popular companies and share what each company is actively looking for NOW, which people they should be approaching NOW and how to do so.

The key to success with Joey is accessing the experience of HOW to do it.

▪ Leveraging your talent and work in a SMART and COMMERCIAL framework.
▪ Exploiting passionately the UP TO DATE intel Joey offers - who, what, where, how much.
▪ Finally, the action plan.
▪ Deadlines are set, promises are made and the rest, is now up to you and your talent.

6.00pm – 6.30pm: Final Questions and Wrap-Up

Joey will take final questions before we close at 6:30.

It's going to be an EPIC experience and I look forward to seeing you there.

2 Day Masterclass... You have everything you NEED to make your film now...

You have what you NEED and when you shift a gear and embrace that, peop

2 Day Masterclass... You have everything you NEED to make your film now...

You have what you NEED and when you shift a gear and embrace that, people smell it and want to get onboard. That's leadership in film and it's what makes the biggest difference between planning forever and doing right now.

After being asked what feels like 1,000 times, I am bringing the Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass back. And with an eye watering deal for the two day rollercoaster that will arm you in your heart, mind and soul to make your movie NOW!

I used to charge £199 for this two day masterclass… But for Shooters it’s discounted to £89 for the next 100 tickets only… That’s a 55% discount.

Use the code GFMMSPECIAL when you go to pay with the widget on the site.

When: November 9th and 10th
Where: Ealing Studios, West London
URL: https://www.guerillamasterclass.com/
How Much: £199 but get for £89 off with code GFMMSPECIAL

If you want a MASSIVE overload of filmmaking tips, tricks, tactics and strategies…

And if you want the same for your career too…

If you want to learn lessons that are hard won, as well as tried and tested, lessons learned from hundreds of successful filmmakers...

If you want to elevate your peer group and meet hundreds of like minded filmmakers who can help you…

If you want a creative shot in the heart, mind and soul…

Then without doubt, you should come to the Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass.

To date I have made five feature films, all released in theatres, been Oscar shortlisted, won the Producers Guild Of America best short award, written seven books on filmmaking in the Guerilla Film Makers Handbook series and interviewed literally hundreds of filmmakers. This experience has given me a unique perspective on the challenges we all face in 2019 as filmmakers, we the storytellers who are determined to get our work produced, out there and seen.

While the event is crammed with TONS of filmmaking tips, tricks and information that will save you £££s, loads of wasted time and a mountain of heartache, what makes the masterclass so extraordinary is the atmosphere.

You can’t get that from a book or online, you can only get that in the room.

I now know that while the filmmaking information you will get is extremely useful, and the contacts you make essential, what will make a the biggest difference is a powerful shift in the way you see your film and your career.

Alongside the massive overload of information, delivering that shift is my goal at the masterclass.

Imagine the best version of YOU, empowered with new information, connected with a new tribe of like minded talent… and then IGNITE that person with passion and drive, the kind you had when you were a kid, when anything you wanted to do seemed possible. Hell, inevitable.

This version of you, this ignited creative, gets shit done, not one day someday, but right here right now.

This shift, fuelled by new knowledge, empowered by new relationships, is why this masterclass GETS RESULTS.

At the masterclass, filmmaking success will be hard wired into your mind, body and soul.

So what will you get? Specifically.

Information
For two straight days I will cram your brain with hard won lessons that will save you money, time and heartache.

Inspiration
I will show you how to take what you know and use it to get your movie made now. I call this Creative Ignition and it’s about getting both what you already know and what you have just learned into massive, unstoppable action.

Connections
We can’t climb the mountain alone, as GFilm veteran Tom Kerevan said in a blog post – he attended GFilm a while back and met his team at the event. Together, they just made their first feature which is now on Amazon. They are onto their second already. Finding like minded collaborators is key to success, and the room will be full of potential collaborators.

Acceleration and momentum
By combining the filmmaking knowledge, your new relationships and your INGNITION you will leave in a state of unstoppable certainty.

So, it’s £89 and two days of your life and I am going to give EVERYTHING I have for these two days.

Come or don’t come. One choice will get one result, the other choice a different result. But know that success lies in taking decisions and following through.

If this is resonating with you, take the leap now. If you want to hear from past delegates, there’s feedback HERE…
https://www.guerillamasterclass.com/feedback/

And the schedule HERE
https://www.guerillamasterclass.com/schedule/

I look forward to seeing you at the Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass.

It will be epic. Here are a few comments from past delegates...

‘Thank you so much for kickstarting my passion for filmmaking again’
Nicola Hague, 10 Stars!!!

'I loved everything, it was so positive and rewarding while also brutally honest’
Dianne Thomas, Filmmaker

‘Just wanted to say the workshop was stupendous! Brilliant, inspiring and packed with amazing info’
@Mustachioed_Man

‘It was a life changing experience! Feeling so amazing after the end of #Gfilm – Thank you to the amazing people who made it so incredible!
@happydusty

‘Delivered in short bursts of rocket fuel for the soul’
Luke Campbell, Film maker
@LukeTV

When: November 9th and 10th
Where: Ealing Studios, West London
URL: https://www.guerillamasterclass.com/
How Much: £199 but get for £89 off with code GFMMSPECIAL

Chris Jones
www.GuerillaMasterclass.com

Breaking Into Script Reading, 2 day workshop with Lucy V Hay (June 22nd and 23rd) £99 with code SHOOTERS

An intensive two-day workshop that breaks

Breaking Into Script Reading, 2 day workshop with Lucy V Hay (June 22nd and 23rd) £99 with code SHOOTERS

An intensive two-day workshop that breaks down the art and craft of reading scripts to help improve your own writing, to also improve your feedback for other writers and most importantly, to earn you money as a professional reader.

GET £40 off with code SHOOTERS
When: Sat June 22nd and Sunday 23rd
How much: £139 GET £40 off with code SHOOTERS making it £99

LINK https://www.scriptreading.co.uk/

Learn how to produce industry standard analysis for agents, producers, production companies and broadcasters - all of whom have mountainous ‘read’ piles. The ability to distinguish a ‘Pass’ from a ‘Consider’, or even a ‘Recommend’ will make you a valuable asset to the biggest and most prolific production companies. Key elements covered include:

* WHO uses script readers
* WHAT the key components of a script report are
* WHERE to source those elusive script reading jobs (even ones not advertised)
* WHEN to walk away and avoid conflict with writers
* WHY reading as a job can improve your writing AND most importantly, your understanding of the business.

What is included?

* Writing a fully professional report
* How to negotiate pay for your work and where to find it
* Techniques for constructive criticism and avoiding conflict
* What constitutes ‘marketability’
* Identifying strong concepts
* Why context matters: how sample scripts and sold scripts differ
* Tips for helping writers improve their craft
* Understanding how logistics affect filmmaking
* How to write positive script reports that get results for writers and execs and gets you re-hired for the next job

Optional homework both before and after the workshop

Through pre and post course assignments, you will also learn how to analyse film and TV scripts and pinpoint why some work - and some simply don’t!

Why become a script reader?

* You can work freelance, on your own terms, wherever you like and fit it around your existing commitments
* It’s challenging, interesting work in an industry that never stays still, keeping you on your toes!
* You can make money AND work in the film, TV or literary industry, no more day job to distract you
* It’s a great way to make useful and interesting contacts
* There is professional development: script readers often move into script editing and some become development executives, literary agents, producers and filmmakers
* Reading other people’s scripts is a sure fire way to improve the quality of your own work. Get paid to do it.

In other words: script reading is a PERFECT job for the creatively minded!

BREAKING INTO SCRIPT READING is tailored for those who want to gain understanding of how the marketplace works, as well as how to analyse screenplays professionally.

Your Tutor: The course is taught by Lucy V Hay, author, script editor, producer and blogger behind Bang2write, one of the UK’s top sites for screenwriters. Lucy has been a script reader for agents, production companies, screen agencies, investment initiatives, screenwriting competitions and individual writers and directors for over ten years. www.Bang2write.com

Feedback from past Script Reading Course

“Absolutely recommend this course if you’re looking for insight from a professional who clearly knows the business.”
Hugo Alves, Writer/Director

“This course not only helped me understand how to be a script reader, it showed me how to be a script writer who can connect to an audience. Great atmosphere, great knowledge and great contacts.”
Daemian Greaves, Filmmaker/Writer

“The event allowed for real networking which led to potential career opportunities. Well worth the time, truly explores the nitty gritty of the job while preparing you to try it for yourself.”
Michael Jennings, Director/Filmmaker

“This workshop has renewed my focus and motivation. I can’t imagine not having attended it – it’s that good!”
Rapinder Kaur, Screenwriter/Reader

“I didn’t dare hope for this level of insight and support, I couldn’t be more psyched about my script reading career! I’ll be back!”
Lydia Palmese, Novelist

“Lucy is AMAZING!”
Neil Elton, Filmmaker

“Lucy is a total rock star, down to earth, fun but highly knowledgeable.”
Philip Lawrence, Writer

“This course was amazing! Not only did I gain valuable insights but I left feeling motivated and inspired. I felt like Wonder Woman!”
Gannesh Rajah, Creative/Producer

“Lucy is a driving force for improving script reading, and therefore script writing, in the UK.”
Andrew Williamson, Writer

“Potential Script Readers can’t afford to not attend this course. Lucy gives a great but realistic view of the script reading/editing world whilst providing useful screenwriting advice. 2 for the price of 1. Thank you!”
Bren Sanders, Writer

“The course has gone over and above my expectations. It has been a real shot in the arm for my creativity.”
Dan Cassell, Screenwriter

“I have found my USP - thanks. You will see the results on screen!”
Beverley Cooper-Chambers, Writer/Producer

“You have given me the tools to go on another adventure, alongside the writing and filmmaking adventures I am also undertaking and enjoying. Great value for money!”
Penny O’Shaughnessy, Writer/Script Reader

“I wish I had half of Lucy’s energy and knowledge of films - fantastic!”
Dee Sidlo, Writer

“Lucy is an exceptional presenter, and has shared her passion with clarity and fizz. Bravo!”
Paul Draper, Writer

“Kickstarted my confidence and provided impetus to stop ‘hi-jacking’ my own scripts.”
Peter Barker, Writer

“I am now determined to strengthen my relationships with my filmmaker friends, to form a team to actually get things done! This course has clarified a lot of questions I had in my own screenwriting about genre and structure, and I already feel more confident in my writing.”
Vera Juliusdottir, Writer/Director

“Lucy gives a compelling and informative insight into the processes of a Script Reader.”
Daniel Gage, Editor/Aspiring Writer

“Amazing networking has given me new ideas and increased motivation. Thanks!”
John Sheldon, Screenwriter

“Lucy really knows her stuff - gritty, frank and blunt - but always fair. I really respect her integrity.”
Jane Campion Hoye, Actor/Writer

“I recommend this course to all writers/readers and filmmakers for the networking opportunities as well as the in-depth knowledge surrounding script development.”
Ruth Trippitt, Script Researcher

“The sheer enthusiasm and energy of the speakers really inspired me to take the plunge and make my dreams come true. Writing can be a very solitary and draining experience and the workshop really made you want to have fun with it and MAKE IT HAPPEN!”
Violet Macdonald, Writer

“Big thanks to Lucy Hay and Chris Jones for leading the charge on film professionals working together rather than viewing others as competition. I LOVE that positive spirit!”
Mary Albanese, Writer

GET £40 off with code SHOOTERS
When: Sat June 22nd and Sunday 23rd
Where: Ealing Studios, Ealing W5 5EP
How much: £139 GET £40 off with code SHOOTERS making it £99