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.

By the end of this weekend course you will have 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

By the end of the course, you will:

- Identify a good concept or idea

- Understand what producers are looking for and be able to create original, engaging characters

 
- Have developed the right structural approach

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

- Understand the differences between a screenplay and the finished film

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

- Understand the role of screenwriters within the film industry

Student Testimonials

“Very happy overall. Very clear introduction to screenwriting.” Ester Catala

“All very inspiring and met my expectations.. I enjoyed learning at the school and being at a professional film studio.” Myfanwy Millward

“I felt the feedback provided by the tutor Claire was very helpful and inspiring. It certainly helped me becoming not only a better writer but a better filmmaker as well” Sean Virtue

"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: 21 January 2012 - 22 January 2012,  £300 

Weekend: 24 March 2012 - 25 March 2012,  £300 

Weekend: 26 May 2012 - 27 May 2012,  £300 

Weekend: 15 September 2012 - 16 September 2012,  £300 

Minimum Age: 18 at start of course

Entry Requirements: The Introduction to Screenwriting course is open enrolment and there are no entry requirements.

Enrolment Process: See the enrolment process for our Other Full-Time, Part-Time & Weekend Courses.

Have you also considered our One-Year Practical Filmmaking & Write a Feature Film programmes?