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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: Nov 30th to Dec 1st 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: Nov 30th to Dec 1st 2019 (weekend)
Where: Ealing Studios, Ealing, London W5 5EP
Tickets: £179
https://www.advancedstructure.co.uk/

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

Have You Got A Great Story That Just Won’t Work In The Traditional Three Act Structure?

Audiences are crying out for sophisticated stories, hence

Have You Got A Great Story That Just Won’t Work In The Traditional Three Act Structure?

Audiences are crying out for sophisticated stories, hence the rise of Netflix and long form series.

We are flying Linda Aronson in from Australia for a ONCE only masterclass... And she is lightyears ahead of the curve when it comes to story... You could think of her as a story disruptor and innovator and by far the best chance to deliver on the age old producer and exec request... 'the same but different...'

When: October 5th and 6th
Where: Ealing Studios, London, W5 5EP
How Much: £199 - Get £100 off with code SHOOTERS for first TEN signups only

Linda Aronson is the world's leading expert in new story techniques and tools such as Flashback, Time Jumps, Tandem Narrative, Multiple Protaganists, Double Journeys, Consecutive Stories and Fractured Tandem (used in films like Pulp Fiction, Inception, Atonement and 21 Grams)...

She has created robust and powerful frameworks from which you can build those stories you want to tell, stories that feel limited or underdeveloped in a linear three act structure. For writers who want to work in longform TV, this masterclass will reveal the deep DNA of successful stories and illustrate how you can harness these techniques.

While the nineties and noughties were dominated by three act script gurus, NOW, broadcasters, production companies, agents and most importantly, audiences, are consistently demanding more elegant and sophisticated stories (and therefore screenplays).

Linda Aronson's 2 Day masterclass on advanced theories and techniques for creating original story design explodes conventional screenwriting theory for both feature film and TV. Recent shows using the techniques that Linda identifies, unpacks and reveals include 'Killing Eve' , 'The Bodyguard', 'Big Little Lies', 'After Life', 'The Night Manager', 'Happy Valley', 'Collateral' and 'The Handmaids Tale'.

Linda’s radical and utterly new approach is searched out by screenwriters and screen editors who are looking for practical guidelines for creating flashback, multiple protagonist and fractured structure films as both mainstream film and TV now regularly use nonlinear and ensemble forms.

For TV writers, the masterclass incorporates a session she first created for BBC TV’s leading drama writers, explaining how a variety of nonlinear structures can reinvent and even fix TV series and mini-series, serials and single dramas.

Why advanced screenwriting?

Screenwriting today is dominated by the US mainstream model. It is a fine model but it is not the only one. One of the unfortunate side-effects of the pervasiveness of this model is that, excellent as it is, it deems a whole range of stories unsuitable for film on the basis of their structure and content.

For writers, this can restrict the stories you want to tell, as well as the way in which they are structured. Many films that won’t work in the traditional three act structure CAN work using one of the parallel narrative forms.

The fascinating thing is that the parallel narrative structures all conform to predictable patterns, patterns based on manipulating the three act structure in one or more ways - multiplying it, fracturing it, truncating it – hence it is possible to create templates and guidelines for writing it.

The important thing to remember when planning these structures is that their mechanics are very precise. Each form requires a different structure and operates according to different rules.

This two day workshop will explore these new paradigms, deconstructing them so that YOU can use them in your projects too... series, serials and single dramas.

Linda is a writer, just like you

'My seminars are very practical. I'm a writer, so, like you, I'm interested in how scripts work. In my seminars I not only describe the outward appearance of parallel narrative forms but I also explain the mechanics. Together, we lift the hood or bonnet and examine the engine inside to see firstly how it works and secondly - crucially - how you too can build it. I give templates that you can use as plans.

Very often things like flashbacks, flash forwards, non-linear narratives, multiple plots and ensemble casts are regarded as optional gimmicks stuck into the conventional three act structure. They're not.

Each of the six types I've isolated and their subcategories provides a different take on the same story material.

Suddenly, one idea for a film can give you a multitude of story choices.

I explain the structural principle and practical mechanics of six types of parallel narrative 'engine' (they're all different), and their subcategories.

For example, in the flashback family alone there are six different sorts of sorts of flashback structure, each suited to a different purpose. I explain the potential traps and provide practical planning techniques - because these films need a great deal of planning.'
Linda Aronson

‘A good kick in the conventions…!'
Pete Dodd, Director

‘I was open mouthed at so many fantastic ideas!’
Debbie Manship, Writer

‘It was one of those light bulb moments when suddenly everything made sense’
Deanna Dewry, Writer turned director

When: October 5th and 6th
Where: Ealing Studios, London, W5 5EP
How Much: £199 - Get £100 off with code SHOOTERS for first TEN signups only

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