English CFS. Writing the Feature Screenplay: Workshop
Intstructor: Shrihari Sathe
Wednesday, 9-11:45am | Location: Lamont 401
Enrollment: Limited to 12 students.
The feature-length screenplay is an opportunity to tell a story on a larger scale, and, therefore, requires additional preparation. In this class, we will move from writing a pitch, to a synopsis, to a treatment/outline, to the first 10 pages, to the first act of a feature screenplay. We will analyze produced scripts and discuss various elements of craft, including research, writing layered dialogue, world-building, creating an engaging cast of characters. Students will end the semester with a first act (20-30 pages) of their feature, an outline, and strategy to complete the full script.
Supplemental Application Information: Please submit a 3-5 page writing sample. Screenplays are preferred, but fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and plays are acceptable as well. Also, please write a short note to introduce yourself. Include a couple films/filmmakers that have inspired you, your goals for the class, as well as any themes/subject matter/ideas you might be interested in exploring in your writing for film.