COURSES, LESSONS, & SESSIONS, oh my!
Intro to Screenwriting
You have stories to tell, and you'd like to see them translated to the big or small screen. Tristin wants to encourage you and equip you with the tools to make that dream a reality.
Who is Tristin Morton? She's a professional screenwriter and script consultant who's worked in the film and television industry for fifteen years. She's relocated to the unceded territory of the Lekwungen people (aka Victoria) and wants to share her expertise with those with an interest in screenwriting.
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INTRODUCTORY COURSES:
Writing for Film
THE LESSONS:
Class 1
Breaking Down a Scene
60 mins
IN PERSON @ KWENCH (2031 Store Street)
Learn how to read a screenplay. After we share a bit about ourselves and our goals, we’ll examine a scene to demystify screenwriting’s unique language.
* There is 1 writing assignment in this course that is meant to be easy, fun, and informative. We will discuss in this first lesson.
Class 2
Character + Plot
90 mins
GOOGLE MEET
Learn how to develop complex protagonists, antagonists, and supporting characters, as well as how to drive the plot forward based on their motivations and actions.
Class 3
Structure
90 mins
GOOGLE MEET
Learn the three-act structure of a screenplay and the elements of a well-constructed scene.
Class 4
Dialogue + Action
90 mins
GOOGLE MEET
Learn the art of dialogue and how to write effective action. We will be reading aloud from examples.
Class 5
Revision
90 mins
GOOGLE MEET
Learn how to fine tune your scenes. We will finish our revisions of sample scenes, then discuss the assignment, which will be due BEFORE the next class.
Class 6
Critique
90 mins
GOOGLE MEET
Learn how to respectfully critique the work of your peers using what you've learned in this course. Don't be nervous. It'll be as low stakes as possible with an emphasis on constructive criticism.
ADD-ONS:
To register for an ADD-ON, participants MUST be signed up for the introductory course, have taken the course in the past, or have received special permission.
Writing for Series
THE LESSONS:
Class 1
Series Structure
90 mins
GOOGLE MEET
Learn the various structures of a teleplay across formats and genres.
Class 2
Genre & Audience
90 mins
GOOGLE MEET
Let’s examine what it means to consider various genres and how to think about audiences.
Book a Private Session
60 mins
PRIVATE SESSIONS
GOOGLE MEET
Let’s pop the hood on one of your projects. No reading, just discussing. Get advice from a professional screenwriter and story consultant on your work in progress.