LECTURES AND EVENTS
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Screenwriting Expo 2009
I will ***NOT*** be at Expo this year!
SCRIPT SECRETS: LOS ANGELES - postponed - BIG IDEA class, using GHOST as our primary example we will start by finding the million dollar high concept idea and then find the perfect story and characters for the idea. SIGN UP NOW! Seating is limited!
SCRIPT SECRETS: THE BIG IDEA is an INTENSIVE two day course - screenwriting stripped of the theoretical nonsense! This is the "classic class" - starting with finding that great film idea than explanding that idea into a full length screenplay. We'll spend all day Saturday and Sunday learning techniques to come up with great film ideas, improve your dialogue, description, story and screenwriting abilities! Plus a section on selling your script!For 2011 we'll be using the movie GHOST as our primary example, with clips from that film as well as NORTH BY NORTHWEST, THE MATRIX, AIRPLANE, THE BIG SLEEP and DILLINGER.
Interested in attending? E-mail me and I'll put you on the "interested list" and send you more info when I have it.
More Information & Registration - Los Angeles
Register today - SEATING IS LIMITED!
SCRIPT SECRETS: HONG KONG - Spring, 2011 - BIG IDEA class, using GHOST as our primary example we will start by finding the million dollar high concept idea and then find the perfect story and characters for the idea. SIGN UP NOW! Seating is limited!
SCRIPT SECRETS: THE BIG IDEA is an INTENSIVE two day course - screenwriting stripped of the theoretical nonsense! This is the "classic class" - starting with finding that great film idea than explanding that idea into a full length screenplay. We'll spend all day Saturday and Sunday learning techniques to come up with great film ideas, improve your dialogue, description, story and screenwriting abilities! Plus a section on selling your script!For 2011 we'll be using the movie GHOST as our primary example, with clips from that film as well as NORTH BY NORTHWEST, THE MATRIX, AIRPLANE, THE BIG SLEEP and DILLINGER.
Interested in attending? More Info:
Register today - SEATING IS LIMITED!
SCREENWRITING CONFERENCEin SANTA FE - June 2011
My big return to Santa Fe - one of the first places I ever taught a class. This will be something completely different - a screenwriting *lab*. Instead of a traditional class, I will be doing a workshop where we will work on *your script* - solving problems and fine tuning. I have never done this before, so it should be interesting. This class is limited to 20 people, so that I will have time to focus on everyone's screenplay. This should be fun and educational - but you have to sign up now!
Sign up now - Screenwriters Conference at Santa Fe June 2011.
Register today - SEATING IS **REALLY** LIMITED!
SCRIPT SECRETS: SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA - TBA summer, 2011 - CHARACTER FIRST class, using ROMANCING THE STONE as our primary example we will start by creating an interesting character and then find the perfect story to explore that character. SIGN UP NOW! Seating is limited!
SCRIPT SECRETS: CHARACTER FIRST! is an INTENSIVE two day course - screenwriting stripped of the theoretical nonsense! Beginning by creating a compelling character, we'll spend all day Saturday and Sunday learning techniques that will improve your dialogue, description, story and screenwriting abilities! Creative ways to solve script problems through character. Plus a section on selling your script and managing your screenwriting career! Class includes a 120 page workbook with exercises, assignments (homework), forms and additional materials.
Interested in attending? E-mail me and I'll put you on the "interested list" and send you more info when I have it.
SanFrancisco@scriptsecrets.net - San Francisco
Register today - SEATING IS LIMITED!
SCRIPT SECRETS: NEW YORK - TBA, 2012 - CHARACTER FIRST class, using ROMANCING THE STONE as our primary example we will start by creating an interesting character and then find the perfect story to explore that character. SIGN UP NOW! Seating is limited!
SCRIPT SECRETS: CHARACTER FIRST! is an INTENSIVE two day course - screenwriting stripped of the theoretical nonsense! Beginning by creating a compelling character, we'll spend all day Saturday and Sunday learning techniques that will improve your dialogue, description, story and screenwriting abilities! Creative ways to solve script problems through character. Plus a section on selling your script and managing your screenwriting career! Class includes a 120 page workbook with exercises, assignments (homework), forms and additional materials.
Interested in attending? E-mail me and I'll put you on the "interested list" and send you more info when I have it.
NewYork@scriptsecrets.net - New York
Register today - SEATING IS LIMITED!
Bill's 2010 Tour may have stops in New York or Seattle or Minneapolis for the big 2 day class! Interested? E-mail me!
Interested in attending? E-mail me and I'll put you on the "interested list" and send you more info when I have it.
LosAngeles@scriptsecrets.net - Los Angeles
Seattle@scriptsecrets.net - Seattle
Minneapolis@scriptsecrets.net - Minneapolis
NewYork@scriptsecrets.net - New York
Boston@scriptsecrets.net - Boston
Reno@scriptsecrets.net - Reno
MyCity@scriptsecrets.net - Pick My City!
PS: I need a *minimum* of 20 people, plus a room to hold the class (30-40 people) at a reasonable rate, and someone to do some local publicity - if you can provide any of these three elements, mention it in your e-mail!
SCRIPT SECRETS 2 DAY CLASSES: There are now 3 different versions of the big 2 day class: SCRIPT SECRETS: THE BIG IDEA - using GHOST as primary example, SCRIPT SECRETS: CHARACTER FIRST - using ROMANCING THE STONE as primary example, and SCRIPT SECRETS: THEME & CONFLICT using NOTORIOUS as the primary example. Plus. I have 2 other classes in development: SCRIPT SECRETS: CHARACTER IN ACTION a class on writing action movies for the new millennium that uses THE MATRIX as primary example (plus BATMAN BEGINS, BOURNE, and CASINO ROYALE) and SCRIPT SECRETS: INCREDIBLE CONFLICT focusing on central conflicts (emotional and physical) that uses THE INCREDIBLES as primary example. These classes will be in rotation over the coming years, so that there will always be a new class with fresh information!
Plus (hopefully in late 2009) - SCRIPT SECRETS $20 Screenwriting Seminars! Ten 2 hour weeknight classes in LA, only $20 each!
Are you programming a FILM FESTIVAL or WRITERS CONFERENCE and in need of classes or workshops for screenwriters? Click HERE for a LIST OF CLASSES or e-mail me at wcmartell@ScriptSecrets.Net for information!
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