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When your script comes across that CAA agent's desk, it needs to look like a million bucks. In this five-week class, veteran screenwriter Chris Reed will show you how take your high level outline and turn it into a spotless first Act. Through fun in-class exercises, you'll learn how to craft the mini stories behind each scene and how to write a clearly written, filmable movie that leaves enough room for the director and editor to work their magic. As well, Chris will teach you how to avoid rookie clichés, help you hone the good guys vs. bad guys love-hate relationship, and how to write realistic dialogue. By the end of the class, you'll have finished a killer first act and have crafted a story arc for your main character that leaves your audience breathless. Oscar not included.
Instructor: Chris Reed
May 21, 28, June 11, 18, 25 (5 Wednesday nights)
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $395 (includes snacks and tea)
Location: Writing Pad East (688 S. Santa Fe Ave, #312, Los Angeles, CA 90021)
About Chris Reed:
Christopher Reed has sold 5 original screenplays and written 6 other screenplays under contract to various studios including Sony Pictures and Nickelodeon with his writing partner, Cynthia Carle. Chris's screenwriting career began at Disney Feature Animation where he wrote the feature screenplay, JAGUAR, a concept that would later become THE LION KING. He wrote the original screenplay for the Turner Animation feature CATS DON'T DANCE. Chris has written many screenplays, including the Touchstone feature film, THE SIXTH MAN, as well as the Disney Channel original movie YOU WISH, which was nominated for a Humanitas Award with his writing partner Carle. He has produced a number of short films, including the hugely popular PINK FIVE Star Wars fan film series as well as DOUBLE SHOT, which he also wrote, and THE SPECIALS, which he co-produced and directed. He is the author of two published novels, THE BIG SCRATCH and THE CURSE OF THE WHITE CAT (Ballentine Books /Bastei Lubbe). Chris began his creative career in the theater world where he was founder and Artistic Director of the Siskiyou Performing Arts, writing, producing and directing many plays over 4 seasons. He was also Managing Director of the Magic Theater of San Francisco, producing original works by Sam Shepard, Joe Chapin and other major playwrights. Four of his own plays have been produced in New York, Detroit, California and Oregon. He has produced and directed many independent projects, plays, music, dance events, and internet content.
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LocationWriting Pad East
688 S Santa Fe, Apt. 312
Los Angeles, CA 90021
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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