Feature Film VII: Rewrite

SCRIPT X 411.3

Writers who have completed at least two feature-length screenplays engage in analysis and revision in this rewriting workshop.

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What you can learn.

Analyze your script drafts to identity areas of strength and opportunities for improvement
Engage in focused rewriting as part of a larger revision plan
Hone your premise and further develop characters, conflicts, and craft elements like dialogue and scenework
Get insight into how you might market and promote your projects in the industry

About this course:

This rewrite workshop is designed for writers with a solid grasp of feature-length screenwriting, who have written at least two complete scripts, guiding them to analyze and revise their draft to bring it to its fullest potential. You hone its premise, flesh out characters, deepen conflicts, and fine-tune structure, dialogue, tone, and action, receiving personal feedback and guidance throughout the process. You also get insight into how to market it.

Prerequisites

SCRIPT X 411.2 Feature Film VI, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Winter 2025 Schedule

January 8 - March 18

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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Instructor: Cynthia Riddle

400967

Fee:

$720.00

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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 22, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

(Optional) The Hollywood Standard : The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and Style by RILEY, CHRISTOPHER

ISBN 9781615933228

(Optional) SAVE THE CAT by SNYDER, BLAKE

ISBN 9781932907001

(Optional) Making A Good Script Great by SEGER, LINDA

ISBN 9781935247012

(Optional) Write Screenplays That Sell: the Ackerman Way : 20th Anniversary Edition, Newly Revised and Updated by ACKERMAN, HAL

ISBN 9781931290685