Writing for Hollywood: Jumping The First Hurdle
with James Bartlett

Thursday 18th November 2010
New 1-day course, 10am-5pm

Introduction

In Hollywood, thousands of scripts land on the desks of producers, agents, actors and studio executives every day. So how can you be sure that yours makes it over the first hurdle?

This new 1-day course looks at the industry expectations and standards for scriptwriting, and tackles the challenges that new and established writers will face when sending scripts to Hollywood studios, producers and companies.

By the end of the course you will be armed with the tools and knowledge to:

  • Make your script more professional.
  • Present yourself as an employable talent.
  • Get yourself and your ideas noticed.

Course Outline

The morning session will take the form of a seminar, offering industry information and advice on how to make your script a more sellable product. Whether you’re entering a competition, applying for funding or sending off writing samples, it will help your script jump that first hurdle and get noticed by discussing the business of script reading, the differences between the US and UK film industries, and the best ways to break into the US market.

Most importantly it will discuss the mistakes screenwriters tend to make, and common errors that can be instant red-flags for a reader. You’ll be given guidance on simple-to-fix problems such as formatting, sluglines and transitions.

In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to pitch YOUR script when we discuss individual projects. There will also be a general discussion about agents, screenwriting awards, career advice, the marketing of your script and the real reality checks about working in Hollywood.

Pitching a Script

If you want to pitch your script, email the TITLE and a 2 LINE LOGLINE at least a week before the workshop. If not, then come ready to pitch your favourite film.

Fee: £120
10% early bird discount available until Friday 29th October.

James Bartlett – Tutor Profile

Currently a story analyst for the Sundance Institute, the Nicholl Awards (AMPAS), the UCLA Professional Screenwriting Program, the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards and National Geographic Films, James is also the US consultant for Euroscript and reads for several UK regional funders.

How to Book

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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT DISCOUNTS:
Early Bird discounts are applied automatically when booking your place. If you are entitled to any other type of discount, please email workshops@lfs.org.uk before booking so that we can provide you with a promotional code. Discounts will not be refunded in retrospect.

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How to apply

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Places are offered on a first come first served basis until the course is full.

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