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Next Level Screenwriting
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Push your screenwriting skills to new heights in this intensive, focused course, where you'll receive constructive feedback and workshop-selected scenes. Previous experience or education in screenwriting is required. Lift your vision and thrive in the craft of screenwriting.
Oct 24th
10:30am–1:30pm PT
Meets 6 Times
Screenplay Writing 101 (Private - 2 Hours)
Script School See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Develop a structured and compelling story in Script School’s story development course. Refine themes, build dimensional characters, and shape a clear narrative arc that can evolve into a professional treatment and screenplay.
Oct 26th
8am–4pm PT
Oct 27th
8am–4pm PT
Oct 28th
8am–4pm PT
Oct 29th
8am–4pm PT
Oct 30th
8am–4pm PT
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Screenwriting I: 10 Week Workshop (Online)
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school
Build the craft of screenwriting in this immersive workshop. Step into the world of movies, learning the fundamentals of dramatic writing, building compelling characters, and developing captivating plotlines. Whether you dream of Hollywood glamour or indie grit, the course equips you with the skills to bring your stories to life on the silver screen.
Nov 10th
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Jan 12th
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Feb 16th
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Solo Show II: Performance (Online)
The Barrow Group Acting School See all classes by this school @ Live Online
Refine and elevate your solo performance with advanced techniques from The Barrow Group acting tools. This course builds on your written material, focusing on the nuances of performance and stage presence. Culminate your experience with a sharing of 5-10 minute excerpts, showcasing your developed solo work.
Nov 2nd
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 7 Times
Screenwriting 101
Script School See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Learn the fundamentals of screenwriting, from three-act structure and character development to scene construction and industry-standard formatting. Write new pages each week and workshop your work with a small group to build your storytelling skills and bring your screenplay ideas to life.
Nov 3rd
5–7pm PT
Meets 4 Times
Dec 1st
5–7pm PT
Meets 4 Times
Screenwriting 1 with Chris Reed
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Discover the keys to crafting a standout script with veteran screenwriter Chris Reed. This online class walks through essential screenwriting abilities, from story structure and character development to formatting and scene writing. Pick up industry insight, sidestep common pitfalls, and shape your movie idea into a polished script ready for the next stage.
Nov 7th
10:30am–1:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
Feb 6th
10:30am–1:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
Screenwriting I: Introduction (Online)
The Barrow Group Acting School See all classes by this school @ Live Online
Unleash your creativity and start your screenwriting journey with expert guidance in story structure, character development, and dialogue. Through weekly writing prompts and structured feedback, you'll build your visual storytelling skills and craft your own original short screenplay. Perfect for beginners looking to develop their screenwriting talents.
Jan 3rd
10am–1pm ET
Meets 10 Times
Screenwriting II: Outlining and Writing a Feature (Online)
The Barrow Group Acting School See all classes by this school @ Live Online
Build on your screenwriting foundation as you transform your story idea into a feature-length screenplay. Explore the structure of successful films, craft a compelling logline, and develop a detailed outline that brings your vision to life. Receive expert guidance and structured feedback as you write the first act of your script.
Jan 3rd
2:30–5:30pm ET
Meets 12 Times
Screenwriting 3: Master Screenwriting Workshop with Chris Reed
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Lift your feature-length screenplay with expert guidance from a veteran screenwriter. The workshop helps you move past script challenges with custom lectures and advanced techniques tailored to your needs. By applying these methods, you'll advance your draft, refine your protagonist's journey, and grow your story's impact.
Dec 1st
6–9pm PT
Meets 5 Times
Screenwriting 2: Advanced Screenwriting Workshop with Chris Reed
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Take your screenwriting further with personal coaching from veteran screenwriter Chris Reed. Through engaging exercises and individualized assignments, you'll dig deeper into what makes a script genuinely strong. By the end, you'll have a clearer grasp of storytelling and meaningful progress on your own screenplay, whether you're working from an outline or a draft.
Dec 7th
6–9pm PT
Meets 5 Times
Screenwriting 101 with Chris Reed
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Ready to break into screenwriting? Veteran screenwriter Chris Reed, known for his work with Disney and the legendary "The Lion King," leads you through crafting memorable characters and shaping the structure of your film. This seminar lays the essential groundwork for turning your story ideas into actual scripts. Begin your screenwriting path with expert insights and build a strong foundation.
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Sketch Comedy Writing Level 1
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Unlock your comedic potential and develop your sketch-writing skills in this engaging course built for writers, performers, and comedy enthusiasts. Explore the craft of generating ideas, building compelling stories, creating hilarious characters, and sharpening punchlines and dialogue. Join us and let the laughter begin!
Write a Feature Screenplay in 5 Weeks
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Bring your story to the screen with expert guidance on crafting compelling feature screenplays. Step into screenwriting with industry professionals and learn how to tell stories that work on the big screen.
Sketch Comedy Writing Level 2
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Develop the skill of writing hilarious sketches that pack engaging characters, snappy dialogue, and precise comic timing into every scene, with mentorship from working industry pros leading the way.
Writing the First Draft
On the Page See all classes by this school @ 12412 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Brainstorming the story you want to tell. Outlining without writing a novel. Getting your story out of your head and on the page quickly, efficiently, and creatively. That's what we do in this class. And, we do it in 6 weeks. Week 1: Idea Brainstorming Week 2: Story Outlining Week 3: Scene Crafting Week 4: Page Formatting Week 5: Dialogue Writing Week 6: Script Revising
Introduction to Screenwriting
Santa Monica College See all classes by this school @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Introduction to Screenwriting demystifies how to write for a visual and aural medium. Each class concentrates on different aspects of effective dramatic writing through the use of visual storytelling, conflict, plot, character development and rising action. We will be writing our own scenes from in-class writing prompts, while examining screenplays and scenes from various genres. Group discussions and lessons will peek behind the curtain...
The 90-Day Screenplay Telecourse
Alan Watt See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom
This class is NOT an in-person class, but a telecourse class. You need access to a phone to dial in to the live class. The 90-Day Screenplay is an intensive workshop designed to guide the screenwriter from initial idea, through first-draft, and finally to the completion of a polished screenplay. This workshop is available to screenwriters at all levels. The 90-Day Screenplay Course Outline The first month is dedicated to stream-of-consciousness...
Screenwriting Warriors
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Learn to write a script quickly, well and at a professional level, ready to be marketed as quickly as possible.This is the most direct method of writing/creating/selling a script you'll find anywhere, and you don't have to buy software or a book.
Advanced Screen Writing: From Page to Screen
Santa Monica College See all classes by this school @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA
Empower yourself in your journey from the blank page to the silver screen! In a hands-on workshop for screenwriters who have written at least a short or a feature film, gain practical tools to solve both storytelling and business issues. Find out how to address typical concerns of a screenwriter--from researches to writer’s block, from story structure to how to market your script--and pick up tips and techniques you can immediately apply to your...
Screenwriting 101
DBA Flappers University See all classes by this school @ 102 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA
Students will gain an understanding of the basic process of feature film screenwriting. Filmmaking begins with story development and script writing. This is a course for developing ideas for the screen and practicing the techniques to evolve the ideas into a finished screenplay. Course work will involve progressive exercises in the development of a script and finally an outline and several scenes for a screenplay for your film. Prerequisite: No...
Reviews for Screenwriting Classes in Los Angeles
Screenwriting Classes in Los Angeles are rated 4.4 stars based on 26 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Write a Feature Screenplay in 5 Weeks
The course was taught with good pace, it got you into the rhythm of writing through different exercises which is the biggest hurdle to overcome. Good examples and explanations from existing movies helped put concepts in perspective and made them easy to apply to our own writing. MIchael was a great help throughout and provided lots of resources for us. -
Sketch Comedy Writing Level 2
I loved the class!! I absolutely loved the class and ended up not only taking the teachers second course but also her 21 week pilot program class. Def a really great experience -
Write a Feature Screenplay in 5 Weeks
Great class. Easy to follow instructions Engaging presentation Thoughtful feedback. -
Write a Feature Screenplay in 5 Weeks
Michael Morris (Instructor) was excellent. Class curriculum was also well laid out for this schedule. I enjoyed it very much. -
Write a Feature Screenplay in 5 Weeks
Michael Morris did a wonderful job teaching about screenwriting. He broke down the beats of a story for a screenplay. I will be taking his advanced class. -
Sketch Comedy Writing Level 1
It was such a great class! Rebekah Walendzak Slepski is an amazing teacher. So funny, so professional and informative. Top notch! -
Introduction to Screenwriting
Mr. Thomas G. Provided thorough presentations for the lessons. He sent out assignments with videos that pertained to what we were learning, the visuals gave clarity to what is expected of us. He cared about us grasping the information. That stood out the most. ✨ -
Write a Feature Screenplay in 5 Weeks
Great teacher! Great course! -
From Idea to Script- A Hands On Screenwriting Retreat
The idea to script class is an immersion into writing, beginning with viewing and analyzing a film so that story structure is applied to the film you are viewing. You spend the second writing, indexing and getting a good start on the project in a holistic, gentle way for a person who has never written for screen or has been read all over town.