So, here's the deal. A screw up in my application for a Masters in Film & Video has left me off the course for a year. I've been writing screenplays - well, trying to - for a good four or five years now. I figured the degree in Film & Video would just help me further - perhaps provide some contacts/direction and, of course, open my eyes to the film-making side of the industry (something I'm interested in, but, mainly as a second to my screenwriting).
Anyway, unless a miracle happens, that all seems redundant. As it stands, I'm off the course.
Which begs the question - how important are film/screenplay courses in relation to the success of a screenwriter? I mean, is it worth shelling out thousands of pounds/dollars to undertake something that may not further your progression/ability all that much? I just really don't/didn't know what to expect from the whole thing.
Even though I'm off the course, I'm still weighing up my options for next years. Of course, in the interim I will be writing screenplays like there's no tomorrow.
Anyway, unless a miracle happens, that all seems redundant. As it stands, I'm off the course.
Which begs the question - how important are film/screenplay courses in relation to the success of a screenwriter? I mean, is it worth shelling out thousands of pounds/dollars to undertake something that may not further your progression/ability all that much? I just really don't/didn't know what to expect from the whole thing.
Even though I'm off the course, I'm still weighing up my options for next years. Of course, in the interim I will be writing screenplays like there's no tomorrow.
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