Cinema in Cinema Academy in Karaj conducts a specialized short film screenwriting workshop in a completely practical and project-based manner. This course is designed to teach the principles of screenplay writing properly and prepare students for professional entry into the world of cinema.
Short Film Screenwriting Workshop Sessions
Session One: Screenwriting Basics
What is a screenplay?
Who is a screenwriter?
Difference between screenplay and story
Technical and writing structure of a screenplay
Components of a screenplay: shot, scene, sequence
Session Two: Ideation and Basic Concepts
Two methods of idea generation in screenwriting
Screening of sample film and analysis of its structure
Definition of plot, storyline, theme, logline, treatment, style
Review of practical examples
Practical exercise at the end of the session
Session Three: Idea Development and Narrative Structure
New methods of idea generation
Analysis of short film structure
Concept of counter-plot and its application
Practical exercise at the end of the session
Session Four: Characterization
Continuation of idea generation methods
Analysis of short film structure
Characterization in screenwriting
Difference between characterization and typification
Practical exercise at the end of the session
Session Five: Dialogue Writing in Screenplay
Analysis of short film structure
Dialogue writing in screenplay
Function of dialogue in characterization
Role of dialogue in advancing the story
Practical exercise at the end of the session
Session Six: Conflict and Scene Structure
Analysis of short film structure
Internal and external conflict and their types
Practical examples
Writing scene description for each sequence
Practical exercise at the end of the session
Session Seven: Atmosphere and Visual Language
Analysis of a new short film structure
Atmosphere creation in screenwriting
Visual language in screenplay
Understanding festival-friendly screenplays
Choosing a theme for screenplay writing and presentation in the final session
Practical exercise at the end of the session
Session Eight: Summary and Final Presentation
Final review of students' screenplays
Presentation of final corrections and suggestions
Selection of top screenplays
Possibility of printing and converting screenplays into books with support from the academy and a reputable publisher
A supplementary exercise will also be provided at the end of this session.
Workshop Features
This course is held entirely as a workshop, and students learn the practical skills of short film screenplay writing throughout the course.
Course Outcomes
Participants will be able to by the end of the course:
Write a complete short film screenplay
Transform an idea into a producible work
Prepare for entry into the professional cinema environment
Course Completion Certificates
Valid certificate from Cinema in Cinema Academy
Valid certificate from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance
Contact Information and Address
Karaj, Gohardasht, Second East Street, Phase One, Takht Jamshid Building, Cinema in Cinema Academy
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