Short Film Screenwriting Workshop

Description

Workshop Details:

• Duration: One-day intensive session
• Time: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• Breaks: Lunch break + two short breaks
• Goal: Complete the full planning for a short film script
• Submission: Participants submit their scripts for review seven days after the workshop

Workshop Breakdown:

Morning Session

• Introduction to Short Film Structure
  • What makes a compelling short film?
  • Understanding story arcs and character development
• Generating Ideas and Concept Development
  • Brainstorming techniques
  • Choosing a strong premise
• Creating Effective Characters
  • Building depth in a short format
  • Character motivations and arcs

Afternoon Session

• Plot Development and Structuring the Script
  • Outlining your short film
  • Writing engaging opening scenes
• Dialogue and Scene Writing
  • Crafting natural and impactful dialogue
  • Showing vs. telling in screenwriting
• Finalising Your Plan
  • Organizing the script elements
  • Preparing for submission

Post-Workshop Submission

• Participants will refine their short film plan based on workshop feedback and submit their completed script within seven days for professional review.