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    Hi everyone.

    Im looking for a screenwriting course/ classes/ workshop, not 2 days seminar.

    Can you recommend any good one?
    English is not my mother tongue. So Patient.

    "And tell me, Mr. Anderson, what good is a phone call if you are unable to speak?" Matrix

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    Re: screenwriting course/ classes/ workshop?

    If you happen to be in Australia then Karel Segers is the one I can recommend.

    I've been to some really bad seminars (including one organised by the Writer's Guild and run by an award winning writer) and his is really good.

    They are basically about 'story' rather than writing - much of the class is going through snippets of films. eg: What worked in Die Hard. What didn't work in Blade Runner, etc.

    Another thing I liked is that he doesn't re-invent new terminology for everything, or claim credit for other people's work .. he quite happily suggests people read up on Blake Snyder for one thing, and Linda Segers for another instead of telling people to buy his own book!

    Good luck,

    Mac
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    • #3
      Re: screenwriting course/ classes/ workshop?

      How long is his course, and where can I find more information?

      Thanks by the way.
      English is not my mother tongue. So Patient.

      "And tell me, Mr. Anderson, what good is a phone call if you are unable to speak?" Matrix

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      • #4
        Re: screenwriting course/ classes/ workshop?

        google is your friend...

        http://thestorydepartment.com.au/

        http://ozzywood.com/

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        • #5
          Re: screenwriting course/ classes/ workshop?

          Originally posted by Anagram View Post
          Thanks.

          I must try to be friend with Google ;-)
          English is not my mother tongue. So Patient.

          "And tell me, Mr. Anderson, what good is a phone call if you are unable to speak?" Matrix

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          • #6
            Re: screenwriting course/ classes/ workshop?

            Any good course in the states?
            English is not my mother tongue. So Patient.

            "And tell me, Mr. Anderson, what good is a phone call if you are unable to speak?" Matrix

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            • #7
              Re: screenwriting course/ classes/ workshop?

              If you're in LA, nothing beats UCLA's extension program. It's a bit pricey, but well worth it.

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              • #8
                Re: screenwriting course/ classes/ workshop?

                Originally posted by docgonzo View Post
                If you're in LA, nothing beats UCLA's extension program. It's a bit pricey, but well worth it.
                Thanks a lot.
                English is not my mother tongue. So Patient.

                "And tell me, Mr. Anderson, what good is a phone call if you are unable to speak?" Matrix

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                • #9
                  Re: Screenwriting course/ classes/ workshop?

                  I went through UCLA's program. Invaluable, even though I had to drop out a few months later due to family needs. It was still vital to my growth as a screenwriter. If you have any way of going, just do it.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Screenwriting course/ classes/ workshop?

                    I've never taken one of their extension classes, but UCLA's professional program is fantastic. Very similar in structure to the MFA program and not absurdly expensive. Worked for me.

                    http://www.filmprograms.ucla.edu/

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                    • #11
                      Re: Screenwriting course/ classes/ workshop?

                      I highly recommend the "Writer's Bootcamp" and here is a link to their A-List alumni: http://www.writersbootcamp.com/alumni.asp

                      They do have an online membership program you can take and if you look at the alumni list, it's solid!! I learned so much from taking this class, it was like that final push I needed as a writer.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Screenwriting course/ classes/ workshop?

                        Originally posted by dmizzo View Post
                        I've never taken one of their extension classes, but UCLA's professional program is fantastic. Very similar in structure to the MFA program and not absurdly expensive. Worked for me.

                        http://www.filmprograms.ucla.edu/
                        How hard is it to get in?
                        English is not my mother tongue. So Patient.

                        "And tell me, Mr. Anderson, what good is a phone call if you are unable to speak?" Matrix

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