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Filmmaking Essentials: Screenwriting

Learn the essentials of crafting a compelling screenplay

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
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  • 175 E 104th St, New York, NY
  • 3 hours

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Class Description

Description

In this workshop you will learn the basics of plotting and screenplay formatting. The workshop will introduce you to key tools for plot construction and the differences in writing for short or feature formats.

What You Should Know:

  • Basics of using a Mac or PC computer

What You Will Learn:

  • Common structures used to construct a film plot
  • How structure works in feature-length and short formats
  • Techniques to help creating structure for your screenplay

What's Next:

  • Filmmaking Essentials: Documentary Interview
  • Filmmaking Essentials: Production
  • Filmmaking Essentials: Lighting

Accessibility Statement

Due to the nature of the production environment, some portions of the facility may be difficult to navigate by individuals using mobility devices. Please inform us if you have any accessibility needs before registering for class. We will do our best to support accessibility requests.

Refund Policy

CME does not offer refunds for class enrollment. Students may transfer their registration to another class of equal or lesser value no less than 48 hours before the class is scheduled to begin. There are no transfer options for no-shows.

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  • Filmmaking Essentials: Screenwriting

    Elisabeth was great and fun to work with.

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NYC Center for Media Education

NYC Center for Media Education focuseson fostering a community of independent creatives and providing them with the necessary training to succeed. Their mission is to create a diverse group of change-makers and storytellers who will make media production more inclusive for everyone.

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