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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this class, you'll learn how
to write a screenplay that is grounded in the traditional elements
of storytelling, yet expresses something personal and unique without
relying on simplistic formulas. We'll focus on plot, genre
and character development, identifying and writing for your target
audience and more. Plus, you'll learn the basics of screenplay
formatting, and learn how to find an agent and how to pitch your
screenplay to buyers and producers. Class covers story structure
; how to think visually; how to identify your screenplay's target
audience, and why it matters; how to write concise, effective
dialogue; how to write loglines and treatment; how to write scenes;
how to "pitch" your screenplay to the big studios; how
to format your screenplay (and avoid common formatting errors);
and more. We'll do a lot of writing, and you'll have a chance
to share your writings with the class and get feedback about what's
working and what's not. More
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Nils Osmar has written and produced
over thirty screenplays and teleplays, including three full-length
feature films. He has has taught writing classes for over
fifteen years. His films have played at major international film
festivals. Nils Osmar home
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WHEN: This class is offered every quarter. For dates, times and registration links, click the COURSE TITLE on the top of this page, to go to the CLASS PAGE.WHERE: This class is sponsored by the Associated Students University of Washington Experimental College and is held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle (Note: The class is open to the general public. You don't have to be a U.W. student to sign up.)
HOW TO SIGN UP
To sign up by phone, call 206-420-1309 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5
p.m.)
To sign up online, click on Add to Cart button at the top of this page. (If you don't see an Add to Cart button, click here to go to the It's Time to Write Your Screenplay class page. It looks just like this page but has active links) If you use the Add to Cart button to sign up, you can choose to pay using credit card, debit card, or Paypal.
To pay using a credit or debit card: 1) Click the Add to Cart button. 2) Click "proceed to checkout." 3) Click at the bottom where it says, "Use your Credit Card or Bank account"and enter your credit card information. Or if you'd rather use Paypal, just click the Add to Cart button then choose Paypal as your payment option.
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Student comments
Thanks for the energy you put into the
(Screenplay) course... I feel looser and happier and am having
more fun writing. - L.D., Seattle
The class was really helpful, especially the exercises in writing
scenes and writing a complete (very short!) screenplay. I can't
believe what I came up with and what other people in the class
came up with for that exercise. It was a real window into the
amazing creativity we all have inside of us. - Jan H., Seattle
I turned some kind of a corner and writing has been easy since
the class. Thank you! - Nathan I., Bellevue
Thank you for your explanation of how the pitching process works,
and how to find an agent - M.L.,Bellevue
Wow, what can I say Nils, it was really good, thanks for the encouragement
and information - Beth G., Kirkland
The advice about editing and rewriting was perfect for what I
needed." - Scott W., Bellevue
I'm happy with the result of class... I feel liberated instead
of stuck. I've been writing again and am very pleased. - Mike
K., Seattle
I took a class from ______ last year and felt kind of discouraged
afterwards; I think he was a discouraged screenwriter and passed
that along! I feel encouraged since your class, and am excited
to get back to my screenplay. - Jan., Seattle
It was a great (class) for me and I'm totally happy with it. -
Kris T., Kent
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Questions?
Email
Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309