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

Course Overview

This course 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!

Learning Goals

- To understand the different forms and requirements of existing TV narratives within a commercial multi-platform environment.

- To understand the story development process for writing to an existing brief.

- To be able to identify a good concept for an original series.

- To be able to create original, engaging characters.

- To be able to develop the right structural approach for different formats, including series, one-offs, episodic, factual, etc.

- To be able to understand the role of genre and scheduling in helping shape and market your story.

- To be able to develop a Series Bible/Format document.

- To understand the importance of target audience and the role of screenwriters within the television industry.

Course Dates & Fees

Weekend: 15 May 2010 - 16 May 2010, £300

Weekend: 10 July 2010 - 11 July 2010, £300

Minimum Age: 18 at start of course

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

Enrolment Process:  Please see Enrolment Process for our Short, Part-Time & Weekend Courses.

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