
The Banshees Of Inisherin: Allegory, Stakes and Structure
Learn about the meaning of The Banshees of Inisherin and how Martin McDonough builds a feeling of high stakes in the structure of his allegory.
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Every Genre Is Like a Musical
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Discover how understanding the format of a musical can allow you to master the two most vital elements of any genre.
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Pulp Fiction: A Simple Trick For Shaping Your Audience’s Expectations
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Learn how to use The Audience Draft to surprise both your audience and your characters as you build the structure of your screenplay.
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Structure is a Puzzle
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This simple metaphor can help you find your screenplay’s structure intuitively.
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Homeland: Getting Staffed on a TV Show with Jonathan Redding
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Learn about getting staffed on a TV show and the experience of working in the writer’s room on Homeland from our newest faculty member, Jonathan Redding.
The Inner Game of Screenwriting with Christian Lybrook
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Learn from writer/producer/director Christian Lybrook about the inner work of becoming a professional screenwriter.
The Bear: The First Image and the Opening Sequence
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Learn from The Bear the vital importance of the first image of your screenplay or pilot, and how to use that first image to build a successful opening sequence for your script, your pilot or your whole season.