Screenwriting Essentials: From Blank Page To Screenplay

Module 1: Introduction to Screenwriting

·       Explore what makes screenwriting unique and learn how scripts are used in the filmmaking process. Get familiar with screenplay formatting, key roles, and the writer’s journey from idea to screen.

Module 2: Finding and Developing Ideas

·       Learn how to turn a spark of inspiration into a story with cinematic potential. Discover tools for brainstorming, refining, and testing your screen ideas.

Module 3: Building Your Story Structure

·       Master classic story frameworks to structure your screenplay. Learn to outline a story that keeps viewers engaged from beginning to end.

Module 4: Creating Memorable Characters

·       Develop compelling, believable characters who drive your story forward. Learn how to shape backstories, goals, and character arcs.

Module 5: Writing Visual and Emotional Scenes

·       Screenwriting is visual storytelling. Learn how to show the story through action, setting, and subtext—not just dialogue.

Module 6: Mastering Dialogue

·       Great dialogue sounds natural, reveals character, and moves the plot. Learn how to write engaging and believable exchanges.

Module 7: Scene Craft and Sequencing

·       Learn how to build scenes with narrative drive and emotional power. Discover how individual scenes link together into a cohesive story.

Module 8: Formatting and Finalising Your Script

·       Professional formatting makes your script industry-ready. Learn the standards and tools to polish your draft for sharing or submission.

Module 9: Rewriting and Feedback

·       Writing is rewriting. Learn strategies to review, revise, and improve your script based on personal insights and external feedback.

Module 10: Taking Your Script Further

·       Now that you’ve completed your screenplay, learn what to do next. Explore options for sharing, producing, or selling your work.

• Basic English writing skills

• A desire to write stories for the screen

• No prior screenwriting or filmmaking experience needed

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Understand the core principles of storytelling for the screen.

2. Structure a screenplay using industry-standard formats and templates.

3. Develop compelling characters, dialogue, and scenes.

4. Use visual storytelling techniques to "show, not tell."

5. Write and revise a complete short screenplay or feature outline.

6. Prepare their script for submission or further development.