In screenwriting, a character is defined by their choices and actions. In this seminar, we will explore how to develop characters for the screen. Using a series of character development tools, you will learn how to define you character from the ground up: not just who they are on the surface, but their internal needs and external wants.

We will also talk about visual ways to teach your audience about your character and how to use character to get your audience fully invested in your story. We will look at examples of character introductions to understand how much can be learned in just a few frames. And finally, we will talk about the crucial ways that conflict illustrates, builds, and changes a character over the course of a story.

Seminar Format

The online seminar is fully interactive and takes place via live video conference (which is recorded, so you can watch it on replay). During the seminar, you’ll have ample opportunity to share your work, talk through and practice craft issues, and ask questions about the genre.

Assignments, readings, and video clips will guide you on your screenplay writing journey.

Details

[ezcol_1quarter]Date:[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Wednesday March 4, 2020 @ 7 p.m. EST [/ezcol_3quarter_end]

[ezcol_1quarter]Length:[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]2 hours[/ezcol_3quarter_end]

[ezcol_1quarter]Where:[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Online via video chat [/ezcol_3quarter_end]

[ezcol_1quarter]Format:[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Live video meeting including lecture, readings, and homework assignments[/ezcol_3quarter_end]

[ezcol_1quarter]Instructor:[/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end]Rebecca Hales[/ezcol_3quarter_end]

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Rebecca Hales