Homework Want to write dialogue to make Aaron Sorkin blush? Want to write dialogue to make Tarantino’s weird backward cap blow off? (Seriously, what is that thing?) Just follow the exercises below. Task 1 You wanna be
Homework You’re about to embark on the fun part – the part when you turn all those scrappy notes, your research folder, and whatever else you have into actual scenes. That wall in your room
Homework Time to pick apart your favourite films or TV shows, ruining them for yourself completely! Just kidding – you’ll enjoy them in a whole new way. When you’re watching with a buddy, just sit
Homework You’re about to witness first-hand how a character’s want and need are the secret to storytelling. Without these two seemingly simple ideas, you have no story – So don’t go skipping this homework! Task 1 You
Homework You guessed it – you get to watch more stuff. We know – we’re just so horrible to you! Get your notepad and pen ready and prepare yourself for some active watching. Goooood . .
Homework A budding screenwriter faces the trials of loglines, only to find it’s much more fun than she originally thought. Task 1 These are the loglines you’re looking for Go on IMDB and click on a bunch
Homework Here’s a neat little list of everything we mentioned earlier, so you don’t have to scroll through the whole lesson again – we‘re good to you, aren’t we? Now, get cracking! Task 1 Desktop delicacies Here are
Homework Task 1 Resurrect your creativity in your dead time You’re feeling pretty darn great with yourself right now, the lessons have been enlightening, and you’re flying through this homework like a crazy person. We’re going to
Homework Task 1 Return to your research folder / Trello board / Evernote. Is anything else you can add to it? Are there any other people you could interview? Research who your characters are. Find
Homework Task 1 Bingewatch Sitting comfortably? It’s time to get a numb butt and put some serious hours into watching – remember, it’s part of your education. You’re going to learn all about micro-budgets and large budgets