Screenwriting Masterclass

Screenwriting Masterclass. Discover the timeless architectural principles of visual storytelling. This comprehensive module takes you from foundational theory to a finished draft. 1. The Hollywood Paradigm (Part 1): Jaws An introduction to the three-act story structure, from the Inciting Incident to the Climax, within an action-driven story. 2. The Hollywood Paradigm (Part 2): "Jaws" An exploration of the crucial correlation between plot and character in an action-driven story. 3. The Hollywood Paradigm (Part 3): "Thelma and Louise" Deconstructing the character-driven story in which characters plot their own destiny. We analyze character structure—exploring characterization vs. deep character—and the codependency of plot on character. 4. Scene Structure & Analysis I: The Graduate ("Ms. Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?") A deep dive into scene structure (beats, dramatic arc, and power shift), character analysis (conscious goal vs. unconscious desire, character arcs, characterization vs. deep character), and the understanding of text and subtext. 5. Scene Structure & Analysis II: Pariah ("What if...?") Advanced scene analysis focusing on scene structure, character analysis, and text and subtext. 6. The Functions of Dialogue: Understanding what dialogue must accomplish—fleshing out a character’s psychology, sociology, and geography—and what it must avoid: delivering the story verbally. We will explore critical concepts such as text vs. subtext, speech patterns, and the principle of “less is more.” Finally, we will study different types of dialogue (on-the-nose, ping-pong, and 180-degree). 7. Live Online Writing Workshop: A collaborative, hands-on workshop where you will develop your character’s backstory and write a short script. You will navigate the entire process—from the initial story idea and premise, through the outline, step-outline, and treatment, to the final draft—while mastering the industry-standard rules of screenplay formatting.