Idea Generation

 

• Discovering ideas

• Nurturing ideas

• How to know when you're ready to write

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Character Creation

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• Protagonist

• Antagonists

• Side Characters

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The Basics of 3-Act Structure

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• Why story structure matters

• How audiences engage with structure

• Pacing your story

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How to Write a Short Film

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• What makes a great short?

• Where to start and where to finish

• Common mistakes

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Formatting a Script

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• The industry standards

• Software

• Common mistakes

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Giving and Receiving Notes

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• Professional Etiquette

• The Workshop Model

• How to use notes well

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The Rewriting Process

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• Common pitfalls

• Strategic methods

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Pitching

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• How to talk about your story

• Good pitch structure

• How to unpack your story