THE CRAFT OF SCREENWRITING: INTENSIVE TWO-DAY MASTER-CLASS

THE CRAFT OF SCREENWRITING: INTENSIVE TWO-DAY MASTER-CLASS with ALAN KEANE

Introduction to Screenwriting: 2 Day Weekend Seminar starting Saturday September 24th 2011


Introduction to Screenwriting
Weekend Seminar
24th-25th May 2011
Location: Dublin 7




Serious about writing for the screen but want to learn more?




Screenwriting is a notoriously difficult career to get ahead in and all too often people make the plunge with little knowledge as to how the industry works and what's exactly required to get yourself noticed.




This 2-day seminar will act as a crash course in understanding the principles involved in great writing. It will help you to become aware of the skills and craft you'll need to create unforgettable stories that will get you noticed by readers and also help get you an agent.


Check out http://scripttrainingireland.blogspot.com/ for more information.


Topics covered include:




Format
Style
Dialogue writing
Visual Grammar
Three Act Structure
The craft of writing a scene
Characterisation and the arc of transformation
Generating Ideas that will get you noticed
What the readers are looking for - An industry perspective
How do I get my first break?


COST: Two intensive days for the introductory price of 90 Euro


Please call me if you have any questions or queries about the course as I'd be happy to help answer them.

Email: scripreadingireland@gmail.com or alanvkeane@gmail.com


Or call me on 086 1972270

What is Script Training Ireland?

Script Training Ireland is a screenwriting teaching program that is provided by a television-credited screenwriter and script editor who has read and worked for Hollywood studios, International Broadcasters, Independent Production companies and multiple funding and financing bodies across the UK, Ireland and EU.

I have an MA in Screenwriting and have also attended the Professional Screenwriting program at ULCA Film School in Los Angeles.

Some of my more recent clients/employers include: BBC, RTE, TV3, The Irish Film Board...

Upcoming Classes

THE CRAFT OF SCREENWRITING: A SIX PART WORKSHOP
with ALAN KEANE
In association with dawsondramaworks

Screenwriting is a notoriously difficult career to get ahead in. All too often people make the plunge with not enough knowledge of story construction, the craft of screenwriting and how the industry works. This 6 part workshop will help you to become aware of the skills and craft you'll need to create unforgettable stories in perfectly written, powerful screenplays that will get you noticed by studio and production company readers as well as help get you an agent.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: Using Visual Grammar Effectively- Structure - The craft of writing a scene - Characterization and the arc of transformation - Subtext - Writing the great ending - writing great dialogue - How to impress the reader.

ALAN KEANE is an award winning screenwriter and script editor whose recent clients/employers include BBC, RTE and The Irish Film Board. He is a graduate from the professional screenwriting program at UCLA film school in Los Angeles and has an MA in Screenwriting.

WHEN: Tues., April 20th to Tues., May 25th/7:15pm to 10:15PM

LOCATION: Smithfield/Stoneybatter area, Dublin City Centre, D7

FEE: €245.00 (€215.00 concession and for full time students)

Please email me at this link if you are interested in attending. 

Max class size - 15


or Email: scriptreadingireland@gmail.com
Or Mobile: 086 1972270

Testimonials:

"Alan's natural passion, high-level education and professional experience to date has provided him with a profound understanding of what a screenplay needs to be: a character-driven story with a universal theme, written visually, thus serving as a blueprint for a movie."

John Dawson - Screenwriter/Director

"Alan's one of the best script editors I've worked with. He has enormous respect for the writer and the process, and knows when to let instinct and passion preside over any so-called rules or formulas. Ultimately, he knows when a story's working and when it isn't but most importantly, he knows WHY."

Danny Stack - Screenwriter

"Alan was my script editor on the TV3 comedy/drama ‘School Run’. As my background is as a novelist and ‘School Run’ was my first foray into the world of script writing. I can honestly say I couldn’t have hoped to have a steadier hand guiding me through unfamiliar territory.  He is excellent at what he does and he’s a pleasure to work with. I did not receive one note from him that wasn’t on point, his input made for a smarter and far superior document. He has great instincts and I haven’t laughed as much in years. I am currently working with Alan on my TV and film projects and I look forward to continuing our working relationship into the distant future."





Anna McPartlin - Novelist/Screenwriter