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Plan, Proof, Pitch
From idea to screen: the whistle blower's guide...
Tuesdays, 1 Oct - 26 Nov
7pm - 8.30pm
9 sessions
Price: £126/ £108 conc.
About the Course
Writing for film can be an enjoyable and rewarding career, but there are often essential steps to becoming a working writer above and beyond simply having the talent. “Plan, Proof, Pitch” is an intensive guide to functioning as a writer in the modern industry - planning, writing and pitching scripts at a professional level. Includes the chance to pitch your script to a professional panel of judges.
About the Tutors
Richard James is an award-winning writer, with MAs in English and Screenwriting - and numerous feature-length screenplays and TV scripts to his credit. He is currently working on the horror film “Fur Snags”.
Kenton Hall is an award-winning actor, writer, director and musician, with numerous feature and short films to his name, on both sides of the camera. Recent writingcredits include the feature film. “Father to Fall”.
Week 1 - Introduction to Plan, Proof, Pitch
Week 2 - What’s your point?
Week 3 - Preparation cubed
Week 4 - Critically evaluating your idea
Week 5 - Writing is rewriting
Week 6 - How I learned to love my script editor
Week 7 - Back to the beginning
Week 8 - I came, I saw, I pitched
Week 9 - The pitch factor
Bookings: For more info or to book please call our Box Office on 0116 242 2800
