Course Description

The structure of a feature film is your road map to the action and meat of your film. You know the old saying, "If you don't know where you are going, you'll go anywhere?" It is absolutely the truth! It is also not a good thing to do with a film, it becomes too difficult to follow, and we all have seen a film that lost its map. They ramble on, lack direction, the characters seem to wander around not quite knowing what to do, and it just creates a hot mess!

In this class we will get very clear about the plot points of the film, acts, rises, falls, and underlying elements, pacing and themes. This is the meat of screenwriting, and understanding structure is essential to utilizing the characters to get your point across in your story. Every good film as a point and an underlying theme that drives the delivery of your action. We will cover all of this in this class through forensic examination of film and exercises.

Instructor Title

Toni Colley-Lee

Toni taught screenwriting in universities, high schools, film festivals and arts centers in the southeastern USA for twenty years as an independent filmmaker and visiting artist. She was also:Ø Producer, Production Manager, Director, Screenwriter and documentary filmmaker 20 yearsØ Served two terms on the Governor’s Advisory Board for Film and Video for the State of Georgia under governor Roy BarnesØ Served 4 terms on the board of Women in Film Ø Eight years on board of Atlanta African Film SocietyØ Founder/Director of a technician’s nonprofit for job developmentToni speaks English, can mess up some Spanish, and can find a translator if needed.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    New Chapter

    • Fair Use Statement
  • 2

    Analyzing The Professional - Structure Class

    • The Professional - Set up - Page One to PP1 (30 mins in)

    • Professional - Set Up Assignment

    • Professional - Body Part 1 - From Page 30 to Midpoint - Analysis

    • Professional - Body Pt. 1 Assignment

    • Professional - Body Pt. 2 - Analysis

    • Professional - Body Pt. 2 Assignment

    • Professional - Resolution - PP2 to End

    • The Professional - Structure Quiz

    • The Professional - Structure - Personal Assignment
  • 3

    Guide to Writing Your Screenplay

    • Writing Your First Screenplay

    • Editing Your Screenplay - Process

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