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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 concepts…
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" R…
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
http:…
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 screenpla…
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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Phoenix Film Society Screening: EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES at Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatres
December 17, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm
Thursday, December 17th at 7:00pm - Harkins Scottsdale/101
Phoenix Film Society and IFP-Phoenix members may attend and bring one guest for free for this screening. Please RSVP as explained below.
SPECIAL NOTE: A limited number of seats will be all…
New Paramount division will think small
The as-yet-unnamed unit will concentrate on developing only movies with a production budget of less than $100,000.
Read the story here:
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ct-paramount11-2009dec11,0,155266.…
- Film: Know Your Rights on February 20, 2010 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
- Phoenix Film Society Screening: EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES on December 17, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm
Let me know what you think, what I could do better, etc. Thanks!
Sounds cool - good luck!
Just FYI, the Twitter link is missing a "/" after the ".com" so it errors out. Should be http://twitter.com/6mfor6m in case anyone's interested. :)
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