How to Get Ahead in Screenwriting
Summer Course & Masterclass:
Course tutor Rob Ritchie, former Head of Screenwriting at the National Film and Television School, will guide you through the process of developing a short film script to industry standard during these special one-off courses taking place in Barrow-in-Furness and in Lancaster, with 15 places available on each course.
The 3 day courses will be followed by a 1 day intensive masterclass for all trainees on the principles of pitching and securing commissions. Held in Barrow, this session will give you a chance to meet up with people from both courses to network and share ideas.
Additional places are available to attend the 1 day masterclass only simply by registering with Signal Films.
About the course:
Tutor Rob Ritchie, a former Head of Screenwriting at the National Film and Television School which has been described as the world leader in high-end media training, will give professional tuition and lead group discussion in analysing the technical and character elements of your story. As a writer, Robs screenplays include the award winning drama-documentary Who Bombed Birmingham? (Granada/HBO) and he is currently Story Consultant for Little Bird Film and Television, Script Adviser on a number of independent feature films and part of The Script Factory London team.
This course will examine different approaches to short film narrative including genre, length, tone, style and subject matter. It is aimed at writers who are developing their screenwriting skills who have a script they wish to work up to a standard where they feel confident to submit it to commissioners and writing competitions.
About the masterclass:
The secret of writing a successful screenplay is sought after by ever-growing numbers of writers and enthusiasts.
Join the former Head of Screenwriting at the National Film and Television School (described as the world leader in high-end media training), Rob Richie for a one-day masterclass aimed at writers who want the inside track on what makes a winning script.
The principles of pitching and securing commissions will be explored in detail, with practical examples of what gets made and why, and invaluable advice on how to pitch your script and perfect your selling skills.
Screenwriting Courses:
Lancaster: Sat 11th, Sun 12th July, Sat 5th September 2009
10am 5pm (Refreshments throughout the day and lunch will be provided)
The Storey Creative Industries Centre,
Meeting House Lane,
Lancaster,
LA1 1TH
Barrow-in-Furness: Sat 25th, Sun 26th July, Fri 11th September 2009
10am 5pm (Refreshments throughout the day and lunch will be provided)
The Dock Museum,
North Road,
Barrow-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA14 2PW
Masterclass:
Barrow: Sat 12th September
9.30 5pm (Refreshments throughout the day and lunch will be provided)
The Custom House,
1 Abbey Road,
Barrow-in-Furness,
Cumbria
For a place on the course:
To request an application form please contact
Anna on 01229 839983
or email signalfilms@gmail.com
In your application please include your short film script(s) and if possible a current C.V.
Deadline for applications for course: Thursday 29th June 2009
For a place on the masterclass:
To register for the masterclass only call Anna on 01229 839983 or email signalfilms@gmail.com
Deadline for registration for a masterclass place: Friday 4th September 2009
***Course and masterclass costs are fully subsidised applicants must be aged over 16 and living in Cumbria or Lancashire. Places are limited so be quick to register!***
This project is supported by Northwest Vision and Media, West Lakes Renaissance, Northern Rock Foundation, Barrow Borough Council and Furness Enterprise.
Anna Copeland
Project Manager
Signal Films
6-9 Lawson Street
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 2LN
01229 838592/839983
www.signalfilms.co.uk
