Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

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Introduction

### Course Review: Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television **Overview** If you've ever dreamed of penning a feature-length screenplay, whether it’s a thought-provoking drama or a light-hearted romantic comedy, the Coursera course "Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television" offers a robust framework to help you turn your ideas into a full script. Designed for aspiring screenwriters of all levels, this course takes you through the entire process, allowing you to produce a polished and pitch-ready script by the end of the twenty-week journey. ### Course Highlights **Structured Learning Experience** The course is meticulously structured, dividing the screenplay writing process into manageable weekly tasks that build upon each other. Each week focuses on a different aspect of screenplay writing, from idea generation to character development, outlining, formatting, and actual script writing. This deliberate progression ensures that you are continuously learning and applying new concepts, ultimately culminating in a completed screenplay. **Peer Feedback System** One of the standout features of this course is the emphasis on collaboration and peer feedback. After completing specific tasks, participants are encouraged to share their work with peers and provide constructive critiques on their classmates' submissions. This not only fosters a sense of community but also helps you refine your ideas and skills by learning from others. The iterative feedback loop promotes a rich learning environment, enabling you to enhance your screenplay with insights from different perspectives. **Comprehensive Syllabus Breakdown** - **Week One: Creating The Idea** - Collaboratively brainstorm and pitch your initial concept. - **Week Two: Logline and Dramatic Question** - Focus on distilling your concept into a compelling logline and formulating your screenplay’s central question. - **Week Three: Character Profiles** - Delve deep into character development, creating detailed profiles that bring your protagonists and antagonists to life. - **Weeks Four to Seventeen: Structured Writing Process** - Follow the classic three-act structure, dedicating weeks to writing specific pages for each act while incorporating feedback on your drafts. Each week is carefully planned to guide you through the progression of your screenplay, from outline to finished product. - **Final Weeks: Table Reads and Refinement** - Engage in table reads to get real-time feedback and make necessary revisions before submitting your polished script along with a synopsis ready for pitching to agents and producers. ### Recommendations **Who Should Take This Course?** This course is ideal for anyone with a passion for storytelling who wants to explore screenplay writing. Whether you’re a complete novice or have some experience in writing, the structured approach and peer interactions make this course accessible and beneficial for all skill levels. **Investment in Your Future** Completing this course will not only significantly boost your confidence in your creative ideas but also equip you with essential industry skills that are crucial for any screenwriter. By the end, you’ll have a full-length screenplay to showcase, which is an invaluable asset when approaching producers and agents. ### Conclusion Overall, "Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television" is an excellent course that provides a comprehensive guide to screenwriting. The combination of structured learning, real-time feedback, and community engagement creates an enriching environment for aspiring writers. If you're serious about developing your screenplay, I highly recommend enrolling in this course. It’s an investment in your storytelling abilities and your future as a screenwriter. Don’t miss the opportunity to breathe life into your cinematic dreams!

Syllabus

Week One - Creating The Idea

In Week One you will create a concept for your feature film, write up a pitch document, post that document, review the pitch documents of five of your peers and revise your concept with the feedback you get from your peers

In Week Two you will create a Logline and a Dramatic Question for your feature film, post those documents, review the Logline and DramaticQuestion pitches of five of your peers and revise your work with the feedback you get from your peers

In Week Three you will create detailed descriptions of the main characters in your screenplay, post your character profiles, review the character profiles of five of your peers and revise your work with the feedback you get from your peers

In Week Four you will learn about the Three Act Structure for your feature film, you will write an outline for Act One and an outline for the First Ten Pages of your script, review the outlines of five of your peers and revise your work with the feedback you get from your peers

In Week Five, you will learn about the unique formatting in screenplay writing and you will learn to use screenplay software. You will become familiar with the software and practice with it, getting ready to begin your screenplay next week.

Week Six represents the actual beginning of your screenplay. You've created your idea, your logline, the dramatic question, your character profiles. You've outlined Act One and written your outline for your first ten pages. Now you're ready to transform that outline into script form. In this week you will complete the first ten pages of your unique screenplay.

In Week Seven, you will write an outline for the middle section of Act One. After posting your outline and giving feedback to five of your peers, you will then write pages 11 to 20, post that piece of your screenplay and give feedback to your peers' work.

In Week Eight, you will write pages 21-30 which will close out Act One of your screen play. You will post your work and review the work of five of your peers.

In Week Nine, you have the week off from writing. This week, you will get together with a few friends and read Act One of your screenplay, focusing on the dialogue.

In Week Ten, you will write part one of Act Two (pages 31-40)

In Week Eleven, you will write pages 41-50 of your screenplay

In Week Twelve you will write pages 51-60 and will pass the halfway point of your screenplay.

In Week Thirteen you will write pages 61-70, pushing your screenplay towards the end of Act Two.

In Week Fourteen, you will finish up Act Two, writing pages 71-80

In Week Fifteen, you have the week off from writing. Instead, you will get together with a few friends and read Acts One and Two of your screenplay, focusing on the dialogue.

In Week Sixteen, you will begin the final act of your screenplay.

In Week Seventeen, you will write pages 91-100, completing the middle section of Act Three

In Week Eighteen, you will write pages 100-110, finishing the final Act of your screenplay.

In Week Twenty, you will post your completed, polished script and review the finished work of three of your peers. Then you will write a cold open for your screenplay and a synopsis to submit to agents and producers.