Teen Summer: From Story to Screen: Intro to Screenwriting

Class Description

In this screenwriting and film workshop, we will learn Aristotle’s poetics, character work, scene writing, and dialogue. Further, we will immerse ourselves in clips from movies and short films and discuss how they relate to our learning techniques. Throughout the week, students will have writing time to develop their scenes and provide each other with feedback. During the final class, we’ll have a few guest actors who will act out students’ scenes to get an outside perspective on their work. For writers of all experience levels, age 13 - 18 ONLY.

Takeaway:

Writers will leave with a foundation for screenwriting and the techniques for creating a short film. Students will also learn how to take feedback after presenting their work to actors, take inspiration from short films, and generate new ideas for future pieces.

Accommodations:

Snacks, pens, notebooks, and a limited number of loaner laptops will be provided.

Additional meal stipends & MBTA passes can be requested using this Food and Transportation Request Form.

Space Accessibility:

Our space is ADA accessible with automatic door openers, ADA compliant restrooms, desk and table spacing, braille signage, and elevator. Our classrooms can be equipped with ALS for hard of hearing individuals. We cannot guarantee a scent-free environment. For more accessibility requests, please contact our Operations team at [email protected] or (617) 695-0075.

Registration Instructions:

• Register for the class by clicking the yellow "Register" button and following the checkout instructions through our website. If you do not have an account, you will be able to make one easily. When making the account, please use your preferred name.
• If you are registering on behalf of a student, add their email in the “For a Friend or Child?” field on the right-hand side of the screen at check out. This will send them a direct link and reminder to create their own profile with GrubStreet.
• If the student is under 18, parents/guardians must complete this Teen Participation Permission Form. You only need to fill this form out one time, not for every class. Please complete it with the student's preferred name. If you cannot remember whether you have already filled it out, please email [email protected] and we will check for you! If you do not complete this form, your registrations could be voided and the cancellation policy will apply.
• If the student is 18, simply let us know by emailing [email protected].

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If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected]. We’re excited to write with you this summer!