Course #20 Intro to Screenwriting LIVE CLASS! Summer 2023 – JUST ADDED!
A screenplay is a collection of scenes, laid out like beads on a necklace. Most screenwriting courses focus front and centre on the big picture, on the hero’s journey, on story and plot structure. This is putting the cart before the horse. In this 6-week course we set out to create unpredictable characters… then put them in great scenes. We focus on the basics of clean screenplay formatting, and on stage directions that never waffle.
We look to banish writer’s block forever with tailor-made pressures on a character and with settings and scenarios that are loaded with symbolism, irony and depth.
Areas to be covered:
The generation of original content, depth of character, dialogue that sings, the power of images and setting, clean formatting and stage directions, and most importanatly, the belief in your own personal taste, tone and style. Film making as a collaborative art: agents, producers and “the Business”. No experience is needed for this course; just the enthusiasm to write the film that YOU would love to see.
COVID-19: Providing that the COVID-19 government regulations continue to allow us, we will proceed with our live classes and will have procedures in place such as small class size, ventilation and santizing.
- When: TUESDAYS 7:00-9:30pm, June13th-July 18th, 2023- LIVE class
- Where: Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, 2nd floor, Dublin D02K037, Ground Floor
- Instructor: Barry McEvoy
- Fees: €295, minimum non-refundable deposit of €100 due within 3 days of reservation. Remaining balance due May 30th , two weeks prior to the start of the course. Refund only in the event of Flying Turtle cancellation. No credit/refund if student misses class.
Course #21: Screenwriting – Experienced and Improvers Level (10 classes) September 2023 – RESERVATIONS BY WRITING SAMPLE or Completion of 6-week Intro course
CLASS SIZE FOR THIS COURSE IS LIMITED TO ONLY 6 STUDENTS….
This 10-week LIVE course aims to leave you well on your way toward the completion of an original, full length, feature film screenplay.
From inception to performance, this class requires a commitment of at least 5 pages per week. With a focus on originality and the creation of complicated, unpredictable characters, classes will see coverage and feedback of your weekly writing as well as suggestions toward the development of your protagonist and premise. It begins with you pitching: scenarios, ideas, characters and concepts and ends with the FIRSTLOOK showcase evening of your best 10 pages presented by professional actors in front of a live audience.
This development class rigorously avoids the traditional route of story and structure ahead of character and creativity. A route which has given the world an endless stream of rote and unimaginative films and television.
Previously developed writing will not be accepted. The aim is for the birth of a fresh, new work
If accepted, you will be required to submit a Pitch Worksheet, containing potential premise and character ideas, to ensure you are able to hit the ground running from the start of the course. This must be completed no later than 1 week prior to commencement.
Completion of the 6 week Intro course is greatly encouraged but not mandatory. If you have not taken the intro course, then admission is based on a 3-page sample of your previous screenwriting.
Course Overview is LIVE IN PERSON:
Class 1: The pitch.
Class 2: Development of your protagonist.
Class 3: Unpacking your premise. The brainstorming of various and creative ways to provoke, prod and pressure your protagonist.
Class 4: Writing and feedback
Class 5: Writing and feedback
Class 6: Writing and feedback
Class 7: One to one mentoring and feedback session
Cass 8: Writing and feedback
Week 9: Finalise logline. Selection and editing of 10 page extract.
Week break
Week 10: LIVE IN PERSON Firstlook public showcase performance with professional actors (THURSDAY, June 8th)
In addition to your partially completed screenplay, you will leave the course with an original premise, strong title and logline and a clear and representative 10 page sample extract of your best work.
We will be keeping the same SMALL CLASS SIZE of only 6 students in order to maintain the highest standard of tutoring and full interaction.
COVID-19: Providing that the COVID-19 government regulations continue to allow us, we will proceed with our live classes and will have procedures in place such as small class size, ventilation and santizing.
- When: Tuesdays 7:00-9:30pm, LIVE September 5th – Novemner 7th (NO class Oct 31st) + Final presentation of FIRST LOOK on THURS November 16th, 6:30pm in a central Dublin venue.
- Where: Live at Flying Turtle Studio at 27 Pearse Street, Ground Floor, Dublin D02K037 Plus Dublin venue for First Look sharing of work
- Instructor: Barry McEvoy (click for full bio)
- Fees: €535, non-refundable deposit of €200 required within 3-days of reservation. Remaining balance due in full August 22nd two weeks prior to the start of the course. No credit, refund, or transfer, for any reason at all if a student misses classes including illness. Refund only in the event of Flying Turtle cancellation.
Testimonials
“This Screenwriting course is by far, the best, no holds barred, peel it right back creative Screenwriting course I’ve ever taken. It’s intense, enjoyable and most of all rewarding beyond compare.” – James O’Connell
“I am the author of two books; both true stories about my life. So I never had to use my imagination. That all changed when I met Barry McEvoy. He’s the type of guy who will open your eyes to an imaginary world. If you want to do a course that will change your life, look no further.” – Paul Keany (The Cocaine Diaries, The Party Animals)
“Within his coverage and development work, Barry always remains respectful and at the service of your creative process: he knows this is your journey. Your story always remains your own, but Barry will come on board of the same boat you’re sailing and will use his expertise to suggest you the best route. It is a pleasure to have developed my script “A Natural History Of Invertebrates” under Barry Mc Evoy’s guidance and I’m looking forward to work again with him in the future.” – Chiara Viale (Writer/Director: The New Music, A Natural History of Invertebrates)
Please contact us to reserve or if you have any further questions.