If you are new to screenwriting or would like to learn more about the craft, this is the course for you.

ONLINE COURSE (Google Meet)

Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm (May 5 - June 9)

Over fifteen years in the film and television industry has taken Tristin Morton from the development department to the story department; put her on film and series productions and in writers’ rooms; and brought her to Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. Now she’s in Victoria, eager to share her passion for the craft of storytelling for the screen.

*includes a writing assignment and a private review session with Tristin

LESSON ONE: Demystifying the Feature Screenplay

LESSON TWO: Building Characters for Film

LESSON THREE: The Three-Act Structure PART ONE

LESSON FOUR: The Three-Act Structure PART TWO

LESSON FIVE: Foundations of Dialogue

LESSON SIX: Writing an Impactful Scene

Assignment Due

Assignment Review (Private Sessions)*

If you are new to screenwriting or would like to learn more about the craft, this is the course for you.

ONLINE COURSE (Google Meet)

Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm (June 23 - August 28)

Over fifteen years in the film and television industry has taken Tristin Morton from the development department to the story department; put her on film and series productions and in writers’ rooms; and brought her to Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. Now she’s in Victoria, eager to share her passion for the craft of storytelling for the screen.

*includes a writing assignment and a private review session with Tristin

LESSON ONE: Demystifying the Feature Screenplay

LESSON TWO: Building Characters for Film

LESSON THREE: The Three-Act Structure PART ONE

LESSON FOUR: The Three-Act Structure PART TWO

LESSON FIVE: Foundations of Dialogue

LESSON SIX: Writing an Impactful Scene

Assignment Due

Assignment Review (Private Sessions)*

If you are 16-18 years old and interested in screenwriting, this is the course for you.

ONLINE COURSE (Google Meet)

Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00pm (July 22 - August 12)

Over fifteen years in the film and television industry has taken Tristin Morton from the development department to the story department; put her on film and series productions and in writers’ rooms; and brought her to Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. Now she’s in Victoria, eager to share her passion for the craft of storytelling for the screen.

LESSON ONE: Demystifying the Feature Screenplay

LESSON TWO: Building Your Characters for Film

LESSON THREE: The Three-Act Structure PART ONE

LESSON FOUR: Foundations of Dialogue & Action

15-30-minute meeting (online or in person) to learn about your project and specific needs.

Reader’s report for feature-length screenplays (up to 120 pages) are 5+ pages and include in-depth analysis that covers plot, structure, characters, action, dialogue, theme, tone, genre, audience, and other details.

60-minute meeting to discuss her analysis (via online or in person, depending on scheduling needs).

15-30-minute consult meeting (online or in person) to learn about your project and specific needs..

60-minute meeting to discuss her analysis (via online or in person, depending on scheduling needs) that covers plot, structure, characters, action, dialogue, theme, tone, genre, audience, and other details.