Writing a great script is only the first step—getting it produced is where the real journey begins. This workshop is designed to guide writers and emerging filmmakers through the process of turning a screenplay into a finished project. Students will learn the practical steps of development, from building relationships with producers and production companies to understanding financing, pitching, packaging, and distribution.
The course breaks down how projects actually move from page to screen in today’s industry, including navigating independent film vs. studio systems, attaching talent, budgeting, and finding the right partners. Real-world strategies will be shared on how to network effectively, identify opportunities at festivals and markets, and avoid common mistakes that stop scripts from being made.
By the end of the workshop, participants will walk away with a clear roadmap for taking their script to the next stage—whether that means pitching to producers, assembling a team, or launching an independent production.
Who Should Attend:
- Screenwriters who want to take the next step and move from writing to producing.
- Independent filmmakers developing their first short or feature.
- Writers curious about how to attach producers, directors, or actors to their scripts.
- Creatives interested in learning how financing, packaging, and distribution really work.
- Anyone serious about turning their screenplay into a film or TV project.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
