The Met Film School is London's leading provider of practical filmmaking courses, based at Ealing Studios.

Course Overview

Introduction to Screenwriting has been designed for creative individuals who have a great idea for a film but don't know where to begin: a two-day practical introduction run by industry professionals designed to give you up-to-date information about writing for the screen.

You will leave with an understanding of the basic principles involved with writing a screenplay and the motivation to start your script!

For more information Request A Prospectus and our enrolments team will get in touch to talk you through the course.

Learning Goals

- Identifying a good concept or idea

- Understanding what producers are looking for Creating original, engaging characters

- Developing the right structural approach

- Understanding the stages of development in the life of a screenplay, including log-lines, synopses, treatments, outlines and drafts

- Understanding the differences between a screenplay and the finished film

- Understanding he role of genre in helping shape and market your story

- Understanding the role of screenwriters within the film industry

"Discussed own work compared to good screenplay structure – helpful and constructive feedback- practical, informative, encouraging –  would like to read more extracts from scripts".

"Covered all aspects – inspiring – a wealth of information and experience – very encouraging – helped demystify and break out the jargon".

"Much better than elsewhere – satisfied with everything – overall course was inspiring".

"Great school – well looked after – programme delivered on every promise – MFS is a great place to learn".
 

Course Dates & Fees

Weekend: 18 September 2010 - 19 September 2010,  £300

Weekend: 13 November 2010 - 14 November 2010,  £300

Weekend: 29 January 2011 - 30 January 2011,  £300

Weekend: 19 March 2011 - 20 March 2011,  £300

Weekend: 14 May 2011 - 15 May 2011,  £300

Weekend: 16 July 2011 - 17 July 2011,  £300

Weekend: 10 August 2011 - 11 August 2011,  £300

Minimum Age: 18 at start of course

Entry Requirements: These courses are all open enrolment and there are no entry requirements.

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