Introduction to Screenwriting
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Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Garden Suite
12 Weeks: Jan. 21-April 29 (no class Feb. 18 or April 1)
Maximum Enrollment: 13
Teacher: Jeff Bender, M.F.A. Columbia University, Teacher at Ursinus College
ABOUT THE CLASS
Introduction to Screenwriting will guide writers through the process of outlining and writing an original screenplay. Students will practice how to structure a story around complex characters, format writing for the movies, and write simple, effective dialogue. Class time will be spent reviewing student outlines, watching and analyzing scenes, and “table-reading” student scripts. No formal experience necessary, though some screenwriting or writing for other genres is a plus.
Interested students should send the following to drew@thecolonialtheatre.com:
- Work sample (500-1000 words) of any genre.
- Paragraph (150-200 words) about their background and reason for taking the class.
Accepted applicants will be invited to register online.
| Early Bird
by Nov. 15 |
Mezzanine
by Nov. 30 |
Regular
by Jan. 15 |
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| Member | $525 | $550 | $575 |
| Non-Member | $550 | $575 | $600 |
ABOUT THE PROFESSOR
Jeff Bender is a screen- and comedy-writer from Philadelphia. He has an MFA from Columbia University, and his screenwriting has earned honors from the Austin Film Festival, PAGE International, and the Rhode Island International Film Festival. His writing has appeared in McSweeney’s, Electric Literature, The Iowa Review, Fence, The Hard Times, Sports Riot, and Reader’s Digest. He teaches screenwriting at Ursinus College and just joined the writing staff of a half-hour comedy.
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