Screenwriting
Screenwriting
Break into screenwriting. Expand your portfolio. Transition from TV to film, or film to TV. Turn your novel into a script.
UCLA Extension Writers’ Program courses are taught by experienced screenwriters who can show you how it's done.
Our students have advanced to write and sell hundreds of popular plays, feature films, and television shows, such as Game of Thrones, The Office and SNL.
Special Offering
Feature Film and TV Writing Conservatories
January 5 - September 3, 2026
Our screenwriting conservatories are designed for the most ambitious students who know the clock is ticking and can’t wait to be successful in their writing careers. This is a 9-month accelerated online program.
Space is limited!
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Sharpen your skills, whether you're a seasoned writer or are just starting out.
Break into screenwriting. Expand your portfolio. Transition from TV to film, or film to TV. Turn your novel into a script.
UCLA Extension Writers’ Program courses are taught by experienced screenwriters who can show you how it's done.
Our students have advanced to write and sell hundreds of popular plays, feature films, and television shows, such as Game of Thrones, The Office and SNL.
Special Offering
Feature Film and TV Writing Conservatories
January 5 - September 3, 2026
Our screenwriting conservatories are designed for the most ambitious students who know the clock is ticking and can’t wait to be successful in their writing careers. This is a 9-month accelerated online program.
Space is limited!
Learn More and Apply
Courses
Perfecting the Pitch
Pitching for Film and TV Toolkit
Learn how the pros pitch to industry decision makers in this workshop for budding screenwriters.
Proofreading Clinic
Learn professional proofreading techniques and notations in this interactive seminar demonstrating how to ensure your script says what it needs to say in the best way possible.
Relationship Driven Screenwriting I
Rewriting Your Script as a Showrunner
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