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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
$149
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Sat. Oct 24th, 10:30am–1:30pm PT
(18 hours over 6 sessions)
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.
Sat. Jan 9th, 10:30am–1:30pm PT
(3 hours)
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 19th
8am–4pm PT
$125
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Oct 20th
8am–4pm PT
$125
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Oct 21st
8am–4pm PT
$125
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Oct 22nd
8am–4pm PT
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Oct 23rd
8am–4pm PT
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Mon. Oct 19th, 8am–4pm PT
(8 hours)
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
$489
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Jan 12th
12am–11:45pm ET
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Feb 16th
12am–11:45pm ET
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Tue. Nov 10th, 12am–11:45pm ET
(47 hours & 30 minutes over 2 sessions)
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
$199
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Dec 1st
5–7pm PT
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Tue. Nov 3rd, 5–7pm PT
(8 hours over 4 sessions)
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.
Oct 24th
10:30am–1:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$515
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Jan 16th
10:30am–1:30pm PT
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$515
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Sat. Oct 24th, 10:30am–1:30pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
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
$560
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Tue. Dec 1st, 6–9pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
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
$515
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Mon. Dec 7th, 6–9pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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$40
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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Screenwriting Bootcamp: Dream It, Write It, Pitch It
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
The spec script market is hot right now, but to play the game, you have to have a finished movie script. In this five-week screenwriting bootcamp in Los Angeles, veteran screenwriter Wayne Powers (“The Italian Job”) will help you shepherd your amazing screenplay from concept to outline and teach you how to sell it. We’ll explore your ideas, beat out your story and solidify your theme. Wayne will share his personal techniques for crafting an...
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Screenwriting Bootcamp Level 2
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
You’ve finished that killer outline. What next? In this five-week Los Angeles Screenwriting Bootcamp Level 2, Wayne Powers helps you leap into the deep end by showing you how to take those sparse beats and turn them into powerful scenes that will seduce A-List Actors, Directors, Agents, and Execs alike. Through a mix of detailed lectures illustrated with film clips and in-class workshopping, Wayne covers advanced topics such as trailer moments,...
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So You Want to be a Screenwriter?
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
You dream of writing a killer screenplay that launches you to the top of “The Black List” and gets you a seven figure deal. Or maybe you want to see your life play out on an Emmy award-winning HBO series. The problem is, you’ve never written a “duck scene,” heard of a logline, or opened Final Draft. If so, this is the class for you. Enter veteran Screen and TV writer Chris Reed. He’s written for all the big boys, Disney, Fox, Sony, and...
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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.
