EVDIV 70 - Screenwriting for TV and Film

Phaedra Scott
So, you have an idea for a film, or you finished a draft of a screenplay—now what? This course is curated for writers who are interested in crafting character, building worlds and sharpening their storytelling chops in the world of screenwriting. Starting with inspiration, and moving onto character and story, this course offers the opportunity to teach good practices in starting a new work, to fine tuning a work in progress. This course will offer practical guidance in terms of different methods of screenwriting, pitch meetings, how to market yourself and how to be your own editor. Required Software: FinalDraft

Biography: Phaedra Michelle Scott is a writer and dramaturg based in New York City. She has recently been staffed on an upcoming television show with CBS/Showtime. Her recent playwriting credits include GOOD HAIR (Commissioned by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant & Ensemble Studio Theater, developed with Pipeline Playlab); DIASPORA! (commissioned by SpeakEasy Stage, 2022 Great Plains Theater Conference); and PLANTATION BLACK (developed at SPACE on Ryder Farm). Her podcast work included PLEASURE MACHINE, developed with Colt Coer. Other plays include THE PURITANS (commissioned by Sparkhaven Theater Company) and UNITY (commissioned by University of Massachusetts, Amherst). She is a member of Youngblood with Ensemble Studio Theater. She is a member of the Writers Guild of America. www.phaedrascott.com

8 weeks

Mondays 7–9pm ET

September 30–November 25

Online Only

$560

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