Education and Training - Script Writing Workshop at Grit Media
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Contributor: Grit Media. (XP)
Source: Grit Media.
Posted: 24-03-2009
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Grit Media will provide the springboard you need to turn your ideas into reality, creating film and TV scripts that will really work on screen.
This course shows you how to create compelling, believable characters that leap off the page, effective engaging story structures and believable dialogue.
You will also learn how to format your script like a professional, a vital skill in such a competitive arena using the 'Celtx Free Scriptwriting Software Program' which every student can download from the internet.
Let Ian Dixon show you how to avoid the pitfalls and creative blocks of script-writing and make your scripts stand out as genuinely compelling and well-crafted pieces of cinema or television. Given that your tutor is a professional writer, director and actor, you will gain a valuable insight into the world of film and television writing from someone with genuine industry experience and relevance.
If you are eager to find your voice in the world of film and TV or are bursting to get your ideas on paper for the first time, this course provides you with the solid foundations you need to get your ideas into a scripted format.
Using a combination of tutor examples, script analysis, clip screenings and writing exercises, you'll be armed with the tools you need to give your creativity the chance it deserves.
Through a combination of lecture, discussion and writing workshop, you will gain an understanding of the basic building blocks necessary for translating your vision into a dramatic, page-turning, irresistible read. You will be introduced to it all from three-act structures to character conflict, developing interesting back stories, creating viable narrative structure, dialogue and plot, right down to dealing graciously with criticism of your work.
This course provides you with the valuable tools you will need to give your ideas the structure and format they need to become market-place worthy scripts.
When: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2009, 10am to 5pm on both days.
Where: Level 6, 225 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Accessible via Little Collins Street. Disability access available.
Cost: $120.
Prerequisites: A keen interest in screenwriting and membership at Grit Media (it's free). Also, please note that priority for placement is given to people with disabilities.
Why take this course? This course is designed for people from the disability community who are new to film and TV screenwriting as it is offering a solid grounding in how to create compelling, professionally formatted scripts. It is a beginner entry level course.
About the tutor: Ian Dixon has worked as a writer, director and actor in film, television and Australian and international theatre. He studied Drama, Cinema Studies and English Literature at university, as well as film-making at the VCA where he recently completed a PhD on the films of John Cassavetes. Ian has acted for STC, Griffith Theatre, Playbox and Victoria State Opera. His theatre acting credits include, The Changeling, The Tempest, West Side Story, The Heartbreak Kid, A Midsummer Night's Dream and the lead in Grease (the musical) taking over from Guy Pearce. He recently starred as a regular in the television series Guinevere Jones, Stingers and Blue Heelers. Ian has had extensive training as a director including Film Victoria and AFC assisted traineeships on Neighbours (he went on to direct the series), Blue Heelers (directed several episodes) and Horace and Tina. His film directing credits include Wee Jimmy (SBS drama, which won a director commendation at San Francisco International Film Festival), The Raptor Detail (short film) and Cut (VCA major film, a gold winner at the Australian Cinematographers Society Awards). Ian has been commissioned to write films for the AFC. He is currently co-writing a screenplay, 'Captivity Captive', funded by Film Victoria, with novelist Dr Rodney Hall. His debut feature film 'Crushed' premiered at Cinema Nova in 2008. In addition to his work in film, television and theatre, Ian has written two novels and lectures in film making at the VCA, Monash, Melbourne University, RMIT, SAE Institute and Open Channel Film School. He also works as an independent producer of film and video and has been assistant to the Artistic Director of the Australia Korea Foundation for the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The tutor has requested that the students have a look at Silence of the Lambs and Thelma and Louise before the course begins if this is possible...this is not essential but would be an advantage.
Contact Vanessa at vanessa@gritmedia.org.au to get a last minute place.
Contact Name: Vanessa Steinberg
Contact Phone: 0411 037 651
Contact Email: vsteinbe@bigpond.com
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