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Non-Fiction Scriptwriting

Learn how to craft compelling narratives for documentary storytelling, guided by an Emmy Award-winning producer. This workshop covers the fundamentals of non-fiction scriptwriting, from shaping story structure to writing with clarity, purpose, and emotional impact.

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  • 18 and older
  • $300
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  • 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions

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Great documentaries are built on powerful stories. In this 4-session, in-person class, Emmy Award-winning producer and Emmy-nominated writer Amanda Pisetzner will guide you through the fundamentals of non-fiction script writing—from shaping story structure to crafting impactful interviews.

Topics:

  • Identifying Narrative Arcs
  • Developing Organizing Principles
  • Drafting Outlines
  • Preparing for and conducting generative interviews
  • Pulling sound from primary and secondary sound sources

Prerequisite NotesNone, though some familiar with documentary production concepts will be useful.

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If you register for a workshop and are unable to attend, we can offer the following compensation:

  • Full refund (less 5% cancellation fee):
    • If your cancellation is confirmed at least 6 full business days prior to workshop's start date.
  • Full credit (valid for 3 months) or a 50% refund:
    • If your cancellation is confirmed at least 3 full business days prior to workshop's start date.
  • You receive no compensation (neither refund nor credit):
    • If your cancellation is confirmed less than 3 full business days prior to workshop's start date.
    • No compensation (Neither Refund nor Credit) is available for cancellations less than 3 full business days prior to a workshop's start time or for non-attendance. For example, if you cancel your registration for a workshop that starts at 6:30pm on Monday, we must confirm your cancellation no later than 6:30pm the Thursday before for you to receive Credit.

There are absolutely no make-ups allowed for any missed session(s) of a workshop. It is not possible for students to make up a missed session of their Workshop by attending an equivalent session on another day. There are no refunds for missed sessions.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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