Short Film Screenwriting Workshop at Cinema in Cinema Academy (Karaj)

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