Screenwriting Mastery: The Essentials of Modern Film and TV

Transform Your Vision into a Screenplay Masterpiece!

Created by: Goran Zivanovic
Screenwriting Lecturer | Filmmaker | Creative Director

What Will I Learn?

• The difference between a “spec script” (speculative screenplay) and a “shooting script”
• The differences between a documentary and fictional works that resemble nonfictional stories
• The important elements that separate a Feature Film (or Short) from a TV Series
• Essential screenplay software tools and techniques to get you started
• Screenplay Formatting: Understand the industry-standard formatting guidelines for writing a feature film screenplay to ensure professionalism and readability.
• How to write a Title Page & what goes on it
• Best practices for screenwriters who offer a spec script to a director to read
• Developing Story Concepts: Utilise AI examples and innovative tools to develop and strengthen your story concepts, ensuring a unique and captivating narrative.
• Techniques that will improve your screenplay formatting & readability
• Pitching realities and methods
• Plot Structure: Master the art of structuring your screenplay, including inciting incidents, plot points, and resolutions, to keep viewers and readers engaged
• Character Development: Dive deep into creating complex and engaging characters that drive the plot forward and resonate with audiences.
• Dialogue Writing: Hone your skills in writing authentic and impactful dialogue that brings characters to life and advances the story.
• Working with Directors and Actors: Understand the screenwriter's job and how to effectively communicate your story with production crew professionally.
• Understanding copyright and intellectual property laws, knowing the limits of inspiration versus plagiarism, and strategies to protect your original ideas.

Requirements

• No screenwriting or film production experience required.
• Any screenwriting software, including free options or premiem ones, all of which will be mentioned in this course to get you started.
• No experience with AI learning models or other AI sampling software.
• Open to considering new storytelling workflows and having fun.

Target audience

• Individuals looking for a traditional yet forward-thinking screenwriting course that covers both the fundamentals and the latest advancements in the industry
• Aspiring screenwriters looking to master the art of feature film screenplays
• Screenwriters who need more professionalism in industry formatting
• Creative Visionaries who are not afraid of exploring new worlds in storytelling techniques
• Filmmakers who need to level-up
• Authors who want to write screenplays
• Experienced writers seeking to revolutionise their screenwriting skills with cutting-edge AI insights
• Creatives who want to pitch their film or TV concept to buyers or crew
• Students of film or acting who need extra guidance and support
• Film enthusiasts eager to learn about the intersection of traditional and AI-informed screenwriting techniques
• Those looking to take their storytelling abilities to the next level through a comprehensive on-demand course