The ABC of writing a screenplay

If you're an aspiring storyteller with a vivid imagination whose ideas are larger than life and want to write for film of television, The Writing Studio has an exciting five Saturday afternoon workshop that will turn ideas into action.

The inspirational and motivational workshop is ideal for ANYONE with an idea for a story. If there is something or someone you want to write about this is your opportunity to turn thoughts into words.

The course turns theory into practise and ideas inside out. It explores the full dramatic or comedic potential of stories. On the final day of the workshop, on September 8, scenes from the different screenplays will be pitched, performed and filmed.

This outcome-based workshop explores the writing process, developing characters and mastering the art of plotting and structure, as well as examining the world of contemporary filmmaking and films.

Budding screenwriters will understand the principles of writing for a visual medium and what it takes to be screenwriter in South Africa.

The course is also ideal for novelists or playwrights who would like to adapt their work into a visual medium.

The workshop is presented by Daniel Dercksen, a published playwright, writer, movie journalist, and qualified ETD Practitioner (Education, Training and Development) who has been teaching workshops in screenwriting, creative writing and filmmaking throughout South Africa the past 18 years.

For the agenda of The ABC of Writing a Screenplay and registration, send an email to or visit our website http://www.writingstudio.co.za

Venue

Date: 04 August 2012 to 08 September 2012
Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: PANSA Studios, 3B Beach Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Cost: R900 (includes comprehensive notes and free follow up one-on-one session)

Contact: Daniel Dercsken
Company name: The Writing Studio
Telephone number: 072 474 1079
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