Writing the Short Film: Intro to Screenwriting

Study the art of screenwriting in Paris, city of the seventh art

What you’ll learn: Explore what makes an engaging story; identify structure and learn how to apply it effectively in your script; develop and write complex characters; draft a synopsis, outline and script in industry format; gain confidence in the expression of your ideas; improve your constrictive feedback and critique skills; strengthen your craft and understand your own writing process

Where you’ll visit: Cinémathèque Française (French Film Museum and Cinémathèque), Latin Quarter cinémas, La Fémis Film School for a tour, open air film screening at the summer cinéma of La Villette

Course highlight: Developing your voice as a screenwriter

Prerequisites: This is a university level screenwriting course; writers of all levels are welcome, but students should expect a rigorous pace that is conducive to completion of a solid second draft of a short film screenplay by the end of the course.

Level: Open to all

When: Session 2 (July 1 – July 12, 2024), Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Tuition Cost:
Early Bird Rate (valid until Jan.15 EXTENDED through Feb.15) – 3 Credit: €2300 | Audit: €1545
Standard Rate (after Jan.15 Feb.15) –  3 Credit: €2700 | Audit: €1800