Independent Feature Project of Phoenix, AZ
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Years ago SCC offered classes. Can't really say I recommend them, but the resource may be worth checking out. (Scottsdale Community College on Chaparel off the freeway.)
If you're starting from square one, I would recommend the local screenwriting groups just so that you can absorb through osmosis. Often the discussions revolve around specific scripts or scenes that make it easy to follow the jargon and the concep...
I'm planning to have a one day screenwriting class in Tucson with one of the favorite instructors from the Reel Vision Filmmakers Conference within the next two months. Let me know if you're interested in attending.
Jana
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Here are some of the books that came up in the UCLA screenwriting classes:
"Writing for Emotional Impacte" - Karl Iglesias
"Screenplay - The Foundations of Screenwriting" - Syd Field
"Save the Cat" - Blake Snyder
"Screenplay - Writing the PIcture"...
oh and one more important thing - do your best to get your hands on screenplays written by pros and read read read read read. If you need help finding some screenplays let me know...
I have taken classes through SCC and they are sufficient on learning about a process in developing your story. But I wouldn't recommend it. One is much better off picking up a good book on structure such as David Trottiers Screenwriters Bible
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Unless you are dead set on sitting in a classroom, there are several great classes online from UCLA including a screenwriting certificate course. I just completed the certificate program and it was great. During the process I completed one screenp...
I have never written a screenplay but want to learn in a live class setting. Thanks for your help!
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- At 8:50pm on August 1, 2009,
Thomas C. Chapman said…
- Hi C:
I occasionally give talks about screenwriting basics here in Phoenix. To learn more about me and my background visit PhoenixScreenwriters.com. Email me directly at Tom@TomChapman.info for additional questions and so I can alert you to the next seminar. All the Best -- Tom
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SCREENWRITERS' GROUP MONTHLY MEETING at Phoenix Film Foundation / IFP Phoenix Offices
December 7, 2009 from 7pm to 9:30pm
Open Discussion Night: Bring your questions, favorite books, favorite references, etc. This is the night to get answers to your questions about writing for film. Free.
his month Amanda Melby interviews filmmaker Anthony Miles about his documentary "Fastwalkers". Directed and Edited by Jay Lee.
For those of us that play on the darker side of filmmaking in the desert. Chat, discuss, ask questions... you know, network. You never know where you next corpse will come from. AZ was good enough for Hitchcock...
2009: It's A Wrap Gala and Silent Auction at IFP/PHX and Phoenix Film Foundation offices
December 12, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm
2009: IT’S A WRAP GALA AND SILENT AUCTION
Saturday, December 12, 2009
7-10 pm
IFP/PHX Offices
1700 N 7th Avenue, Suite #250
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602.955.6444
Join us for the 5th annual It’s a Wrap Gala and Silent Auction. A great opportunity to ce...
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