Screenwriting for the Film Industry

with Dr. Wil Denson (1 CEU)          

Whether you are someone interested in potentially working in the film industry or you are a movie buff with a keen interest in the creative process behind script writing, you’ll find a great deal to capture your imagination in this workshop.  In the highly specialized field of screenwriting, it is essential that scripts conform to industry standards and achieve a particular level of competence.  As always, the “bottom line” in script writing remains great story telling, but the stories must be told in ways dramatically different from traditional narratives.  In this workshop, you will gain insight into constructing plots, creating characters, developing scenes and honing dialogue.  Also, you will learn about the practical realities of writing for the film industry: saleable ideas, structure, character writing, format and marketing.  Here is your chance to learn from someone who has years of experience in working with the film industry. 

Date/Time/Location

Tuesdays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2009
6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
UW-Eau Claire Campus

Presenter

Dr. Wil Denson is a retired UW-Eau Claire Theatre professor and director. Wil’s many script honors include a Dale Wasserman Playwriting Award, and a Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship in literature.  He has written over 20 plays and several television, radio and film scripts. Eight of his plays have been published and 19 have been produced throughout the U.S. and many other English-speaking countries. His film script Brantner reached the semi-finals of the Nicholl Fellowship Competition (an Academy of Motion Pictures event) as well as the Storybay Film Script Competition finals.  Additionally, Feral was a finalist in the Script Saavy competition and is currently being considered for production.

Fee

$95 per person

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Transfers and Cancellations
You may cancel your registration up to 5 business days before a program’s start date, and we will refund your payment less a $25 administrative fee.  If you cancel fewer than 5 business days prior to the program start date, no refund will be given.  Full refund will be given if a program is cancelled or filled. You may substitute another person for your registration at any time.  Call the Continuing Education Office (715-836-3636/toll free 866-893-2423) for assistance.