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

Get hands on experience as we revise scenes together with a focus on: natural speech, rhythm, distinct voice, style, exposition, economy, and more

ONLINE (Google Meet)

Thursday, May 7th (5:30-7:00pm)

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.

Get hands on experience as we revise scenes together with a focus on: character development, motivation, voice, tension, conflict, and more

ONLINE (Google Meet)

Thursday, May 21st (5:30-7:00pm)

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.

Get hands on experience as we revise scenes together with a focus on: the stakes of the whole story, the stakes of the scene, as well as conflict and tension

ONLINE (Google Meet)

Thursday, June 4th (5:30-7:00pm)

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.

Get hands on experience as together we come up with the story beats of the first half of a screenplay. Based on a prompt, we’ll build the structure of Act One and the first half of Act Two.

ONLINE (Google Meet)

Thursday, June 18th (5:30-7:00pm)

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.

Get hands on experience as together we come up with the story beats of the second half of a screenplay. Based on a prompt (continuing from Part One), we’ll complete the structure of Act Two and Act Three.

ONLINE (Google Meet)

Thursday, July 2nd (5:30-7:00pm)

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.

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.