THE CRAFT OF SCREENWRITING
​10 PART COURSE

Learn a Real Approach to Writing a Screenplay
​After years of asking for this – now you can take my Craft of Screenwriting course on-line!

Taught by Tony Savant, you will learn the essential fundamental elements contained in all well-constructed stories, screenplays and films.  Mr. Savant's approach is largely based on the principles contained in Lajos Egri's classic,“The Art of Dramatic Writing”, adapted exclusively to screenplay structure.  But Savant also offers his experience of many years studying, deconstructing and analyzing the finest films and screenplays ever written and what they have in common, as well as studying the master directors and writers who made these pictures.
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The course aims at demystifying the screenwriting process and giving you a real, practical, step-by-step approach to writing a well-constructed script, from the conception of an idea to finished product.  Everything is presented in a clear, accessible manner.  Read more About the Course.

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Craft of Screenwriting Online Course
$199.00​

Playhouse West Member Discount
$125.00​

• 30 Hours of Video Lectures on the Fundamentals of Screenwriting
• Writing Exercises to learn Fundamentals and Cultivate Writing Skills​​

• Receive Many Written Guides & Handouts
• Learn a Step-by-Step Approach to writing any screenplay

The Course Entails

​Part 1 – Screenplay Fundamentals

• Introduction to Course
• What makes a Quality Screenplay
• Premise or Theme
• Forming a Premise or Theme
• Writing a One-Sentence Synopsis (Logline)

Part 2 – Character – Anatomy of a Story

• The Fundamental Elements of Drama
• Designing Three-Dimensional Characters
• Character Transition & Growth
• Spines vs Objectives
• Character Orchestration
• Unity of Opposites

Part 3 – Conflict

• Nature of Conflict
• Cause and Effect
• Conflict and Action
• Conflict Reveals Character
• 4 Kinds of Conflict

Part 4 – Screenplay Structure

• Point of Attack
• Three Act Structure
• Crisis, Climax, Resolution
• Major Crisis Points of Three Act Structure
• Short Three-Act Outline Guide

Part 5 – Screenplay Form

• Writing The Dialogue
• Elements of Screenplay Form
• More Screenwriting Conventions
• 15 Screenwriting Principles, Element & Helpful Hints

Part 6 – Screenwriting Steps

• The One-Sentence Synopsis (Logline)
• Developing a Short 3 Act Outline
• Character Design
• Detailed, Scene-by-Scene Outline
• Writing the Script

Part 7 – Day 1: Screenplay/Film Analysis of “Chinatown”

• Introduction and Principles of Film Analysis
• Scene-by-Scene Analysis & Deconstruction of Act I
• Laying the Foundation of Premise/Theme
• Foreshadowing Conflict
• Analysis of Characters

Part 8 – Day 2: Analysis of “Chinatown”

• Scene-by-Scene Analysis & Deconstruction of Act II & III
• Analysis and Discussion of Premise/Theme
• Analysis of Three-Act Structure
• Analysis of Characters (Tri-Dimensional, Spines, Objectives)
• Understanding Unity of Opposites

Part 9 – Screenwriting Exercises

• Exercises on Premise or Theme
• Character Development Exercises
• Screenplay Form & Structure Exercises
• Advanced Screenwriting Exercises

Part 10 – Final Screenwriting Exercise: Writing a Short Script

• Developing Your Story Idea
• Using the Screenwriting Steps
• Writing & Re-Writing the Script
• Having an Approach to Writing Any Script

Craft of Screenwriting Online Course
$199.00​

Playhouse West Member Discount
$125.00​