Workshops

Writers' Gym I with Ellis Freeman

8th September 2008 (one evening a week)

Monday Evening 6:30pm - 8:45pm

8 week Part time course

Introduction

"I applied because I wanted to be inspired, to think more creatively about my approaches to screenwriting and to improve my knowledge. The Writers' Gym ticked all the boxes for me. It surpassed my expectations! Ellis is a fantastic teacher." Christie Walker, Writers' Gym participant June 2008.

A short course in practical tools for creative screenwriting

Over eight weeks, a course that aims to stimulate ideas, seeking ways to unblock, gain writing habits, develop those ideas and find your voice.

Each class will consist of a mixture of exercises, games and explanations on different aspects of screenwriting. These exercises might seed new ideas but also aim at opening the participants minds to new ways of thinking.

Writers will be expected to keep a regular notebook for themselves and there might be exercises to do in the week for maximum benefit over the course.

In the last session, we will have the chance to develop a story idea of each participant.

Sessions will include

  • Introduction and Creative states of mind
  • Character and Character Development
  • Storytelling, Plotting, Structuring.
  • Themes, Premises and Beliefs
  • Observation and Memory
  • Emotions and Empathy
  • Taking risks
  • Structure an idea - Coping with Feedback

Fee- £320.00

Maximum Participants: 10

Deadline for applications: Monday 18th August 2008

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Please complete the Application Form / The Ethnicity and Disability monitoring form / Your CV and email them to : Carolyn Atherton:
workshops@lfs.org.uk

Resources

email or post them together with the following:

  • Personal Statement
  • CV
  • 3 page writing sample

Postal Address:
Workshops Admissions, The London Film School, 24 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9UB, UK

Email:
Carolyn Atherton: workshops@lfs.org.uk

Telephone us:
+44 (0)20 7836 9642

Fax us:
+44 (0)20 7497 3718

Funding

Skillset Screen Bursaries allow freelancers and employees in the UK's film and TV industries to train for less. Visit: www.skillset.org/film/
funding/bursaries for details and contact Hal Sinden directly for eligibility criteria hals@skillset.org