A weekend workshop for screenwriters

If you're an aspiring storyteller with a vivid imagination whose ideas are larger than life, The Writing Studio's Weekend Workshop for Screenwriters takes place at Homebrew Films in Gardens, Cape Town on February 11 and 12 from 10am until 6pm.

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

It is a basic workshop that explores the art of storytelling and the craft of writing a universal story that reflects the uniqueness, history and culture of South Africa and Africa. Aspirant screenwriters will learn the fundamentals of building and telling a compelling story, and how to effectively dramatise ideas, characters and plot.

The Write Journey is about writers connecting with the process of writing productively in their comfort zones and producing South African stories or stories the world wants to experience.

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

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, and ideas into action.

The course turns theory into practise and ideas inside out. It explores the full dramatic or comedic potential of stories and empowers storytellers to write a compelling story that will reflect the uniqueness of their culture, history and experience.

The course is also ideal for novelists who would like to adapt their work into a visual medium, or writers who want to write stageplays.

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 17 years.

The Weekend Workshop for Screenwriters takes place on February 11 and 12, 2012 from 10am until 6pm at Homebrew Films, 46 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town. The cost of workshop is R950 (which includes comprehensive notes, a screening of The Iron Lady at The Labia, and a free follow up assessment session. There is a 25% for Friends of The Writing Studio, students, scholars and pensioners, and bursaries are given on discretion to disadvantaged writers.

For the full agenda and registration send email to or visit the website www.writingstudio.co.za

Venue

Date: 11 February 2012 to 12 February 2012
Location: Homebrew Films, 46 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town

Contact: Daniel Dercksen
Company name: The Writing Studio
Telephone number: (during office hours) 021 425 5355
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