Learn what makes a screenplay stand out on the festival circuit in this private session led by an industry insider. Explore story development, formatting, and emotional impact—plus gain practical strategies for submitting to top competitions. Includes personalized feedback and a certificate of completion.
Emine Durson is magic. She is so on point and detail oriented and talented. I am extremely grateful for the 2 hours she made her gifts available to me.
What makes a screenplay award-worthy? Two key elements: crafting a compelling story that translates powerfully to screen—and writing it with precision. Then comes the second crucial step: knowing where and how to submit it.
In this workshop, Emine Dursun—an experienced festival director, jury member, screenwriter, and script doctor—shares essential tools, insights, and insider strategies from both sides of the table.
The workshop is divided into three focused chapters:
Each section is tailored to reflect the criteria used by leading screenplay competitions such as The Nicholl Fellowship, BlueCat, NYISA, and others.
Duration: 2 hours. The participant and the teacher will decide together via email. It can be anytime between 8 am-8 pm, depending on the available schedules listed.
All participants will receive a certificate of completion and free feedback on one screenplay.
No refund policy. If you're not able to attend to the class, please let us know at least 3 business days earlier and we can help you to re-arrange the dates and classes.
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.
Students have extremely positive things to say about the classes at How to Write an Award-Winning Screenplay. They praise Emine Durson, the instructor, for her attentiveness to detail and her talent. Students express gratitude for the opportunity to learn and benefit from her expertise. They describe their experience as fabulous and feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend these classes. Quotes: 1. "Emine Durson is magic. She is so on point and detail oriented and talented. I am extremely grateful for the 2 hours she made her gifts available to me."
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Lincoln Square, Manhattan
1887 Broadway
At Columbus Ave
New York, New York 10023 Lincoln Square, Manhattan
1887 Broadway
At Columbus Ave
New York, New York 10023
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