Welcome to the 22nd Annual Film and Television Forum,
Sept. 26-28, a series of panel discussions, tête-à-tête and speed
dating sessions, master classes, ...
The Australian Film Television and Radio School was founded in 1973, and is an
Australian Commonwealth government statutory authority.
Birkbeck College Online Screenwriting Workshops
Birkbeck College, University of London, offers an accredited series of online
tutor led workshops for screenwriters. Introductory and advanced workshops are
available.
Certificate of Completion in Entertainment Technology
This certificate completion program is comprised of three courses in
entertainment technology: television, movies and new media. Individuals
working in the media and entertainment industries will benefit from this
intensive update on key technology used in the business. Individuals
interested in entering careers in media and entertainment will see how
technology skills can be transferred.
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
E-Script
E-script offers online courses in playwriting, screenwriting and writing for TV.
Got a stage play or screenplay you want to get started on, or finish, with
professional guidance? Want to write a TV spec script? Or maybe you're just
looking to learn the basics of playwriting or screenwriting. Whatever your level
of scriptwriting accomplishment, there is a course here for you.
Film School Online
Film School Online offers web-based film courses in screenwriting, directing,
cinematography, sound, editing, and producing with an emphasis on filmmaking and
micro-budget production. Courses are self-study delivered via the web with 24/7
access. Sample lessons available. Individual courses are $10 or enroll in the
complete program for $50. Certificate courses and program also available.
Global Film School
Global Film School (GFS) is an online university dedicated solely to the art of
filmmaking. GFS was founded by three preeminent educational institutions - the
UCLA School of Theater Film and Television, The Australian Film Television and
Radio School, and the National Film and Television School. GFS offers a wide
range of courses, seminars, and events that cover the creative, production and
distribution facets of film, including:
Screenwriting Fundamentals: A Hollywood Perspective
Screenwriting Workshop
Elements of Great Filmmaking
Concepts in New Media
Global Film School awards a certificate of completion to participants who
successfully complete a course. The certificate program allows each student to
create an individually tailored program to power his/her professional growth.
Each certificate will be emblazoned with the logos of the three partner schools
and will be recognized in the international film community.
iUniversity
LTU's I-University offers the following online courses in screenwriting:
Screenwriting I: The Art of Visual Storytelling
Screenwriting II: The Second Draft and Polish
Screenwriting: Works in Progress
Writing and Selling the Romantic Comedy Screenplay
Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET),
approved by the US Department of Education.
Kick Start Your Writing Project
"Kick Start Your Project" is a ten part e-mail course designed to get
your novel, play, screenplay or TV Series idea off the ground. You'll develop
characters and progress to the storyline, learning about how to engage the
audience, write great dialogue and edit your work effectively en route.
Master Class on Screenwriting
At Screenwriter.com you can enroll in the Master Class on Screenwriting. The
Master Class consists of three consecutive evenings with award winning
screenwriters in the chat room, where you'll discuss important movies and
television shows; screenplay structure, premise and characters; and analysis of
the best screenplays. Also available is the Business of Screenwriting Night with
studio executives, agents and entertainment attorneys, where you'll talk about
making the deal, script options, market trends, getting an agent, the difference
between managers and agents, and the nuts and bolts of having a successful
career as a screenwriter.
Screendreams Writers Academy
Screendreams Writers Academy offers online writing courses for established and
aspiring screenwriters. Options range from single lectures through short courses
to ten-week programs. The flagship Master Writers' Program is intensive and
progressive and designed to prepare you to complete your own screenplay to a
professional standard. Most classes can be taken on-line exclusively, 24/7, with
optional writers' retreats, workshops and other face-to-face events.
Syd Field
Acclaimed as "the guru of all screen writers" (CNN), Syd Field is
regarded by many Hollywood professionals to be the leading authority in the art
and craft of screenwriting in the world today. The Hollywood Reporter
calls him "the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world."
Visit the website to see what screenwriting courses are currently available
online.
trAce Online Writing Centre
trAce Online Writing Centre offers the online course "The Art of
Screenwriting". This course focuses on the art of writing for film, TV and
video. Students will develop their story ideas with attention to tridimensional
characters and the three act structure. They will learn the steps of
screenwriting up through the treatment and then write their "set-up"
the first twelve pages of a feature screenplay. The trAce Online Writing School
is managed by The Nottingham Trent University, England.
University of
Wisconsin-Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers the online course
"Screenwriting: Write Your First Draft Fast". Topics covered include:
1) making a script effective from the start; 2) developing story structure; 3)
deepening characterization; 4) enriching scenes; 5) discovering the secrets of
middles; 6) finding endings with fast finish techniques. Accredited by the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Video 101
Video 101 is an award-winning online "textbook" with dozens of video
clips and Flash animations. This self-study course is free for to anyone who is
interested in the fundamentals of video or film production.
Video University
Video University is a comprehensive guide to the video business, offering
articles and how-to's as well as a variety of home-study courses and videos in
movie making and the video business. Titles include:
Professional Video Producer
Wedding Video for Profit
Video Production
University
Video Production University offers many online workshops including
screenwriting, directing, videography, video lighting, sound for video
production, and video editing.
Writers' Village
University
Writers' Village University offers online the course "Introduction to
Screenwriting". You'll explore the screenwriting genre by looking at what
sets it apart from novels, short stories, and plays. After four weeks, you'll be
able to identify what makes a good screenplay, the essential elements needed to
put together a cohesive script, and how to start your ideas on the way to a
finished script.
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