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Film Script Reading
Would you have spotted the genius of Peter Morgan's The Queen at script stage?
The Script Factory's ever popular course offers a practical approach to assessing the potential of screenplays and preparing a feedback report for writers.
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Script Reading has now sold out and there will be no more intakes during 2010 - email us now at general@scriptfactory.co.uk to get your name on the waiting list for a re-launched Script Reading programme coming in 2011
***We do also run a similar course for TV Drama Script Reading, and this is continuing during 2010 - please click here for further details.***
By examining produced screenplays and reading work by new screenwriters, participants will consider what makes a good screen story and learn to identify the potential within a script and recognise screenwriting talent. This course focuses on how to translate your analysis into constructive feedback for writers so that the script report becomes the first stage of script development. However, participants will also be advised on how to structure script reports to meet the requirements of production companies, distributors and funders.
Ideal for anyone who is new to the industry or for those who have some experience but are keen to move into a development role, this course provides a valuable insight into the essential beginnings of the film-making process. By reading an early draft of a successful British film you will get to see how what the results of that journey can be.
Match the protagonist to the story: Training DayThis is a highly practical course and all participants will be required to read scripts and prepare reports between the sessions. Individual feedback will be provided on all work submitted.
The course comprises of two full days of training, held three weeks apart. (Scroll down for full details of the training sessions.)
Training will take place in the seminar room at The Soho Theatre, 21 Dean St, London W1.
BOOKING INFORMATION
The fee for this course is £275 + VAT (total £323.13).
Script Factory members can take advantage of a 10% discount on this course, making the fee £247.50 + VAT (total £290.81). For information on becoming a member please click .
Each course is limited to eleven participants but courses are run throughout the year and we will endeavour to accommodate all applicants as quickly as we can.
To book your place on upcoming courses please call us on 020 7851 4890.
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COURSE OUTLINE
Prior to the course each participant will be sent an original script to prepare preliminary notes on. You will also be asked to read the transcript of a successful British film.
Day One (10am-5pm)
- What makes a good film story?
- Approaches to script reading and report writing style
- Writing synopses
- Analysing premise & structure
- Examining character
- Assessing screenwriting ability: dialogue, pace & visual grammar
Photo: Fiona Fouhy
After this first session participants will be invited to submit a written report to the tutor. Individual feedback will be sent via email and a second script provided to prepare a further report on. In addition, there will be the opportunity to read an early draft of a British film in order to compare it to the final produced version.
Day Two (10am-5pm) Held three weeks later
- Feedback on reports written
- Discussion of scripts read
- Importance of genre
- From potential to production:the process of development
- Overview of the industry: the script reader's role
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