Description
Phase 1: The Newbie Film Academy
Day 1 Orientation
30-minute session with Lead Screenwriting Mentor (parent attendance required if under 18)
Foundational Skills
- Crafting unique writer’s voice
- Screenplay formatting fundamentals
- Mastering scene structure and pacing
- Authentic dialogue writing
- Commercial script writing techniques
- Industry trends and market analysis
- Identifying unique storytelling style
- Hollywood writers’ room etiquette
- Script breakdown and analysis
Cinematic Storytelling
- Transitioning between TV and film writing
- Advanced plot and character development
- Compelling story arcs
- Signature scene creation
- Building professional screenwriting portfolio
Television Writing
- Mastering episodic and serialized storytelling
- Excelling in comedy and drama writing
- Improvisational writing exercises
- Perfecting pilot scripts
- Crafting standout writer’s resume
Dialogue Mastery
- Diverse dialogue styles and techniques
- Memorable character voices
- Subtext and nuance in dialogue
Pitch Perfection
- Nailing high-profile pitch meetings
- Mastering loglines and treatments
- Strategic visual aids
- Last-minute preparation
- Excelling in in-person and virtual pitches
- Handling follow-up questions
- Pitch do’s and don’ts
- Navigating agent and producer relationships
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Phase 2: Bolanle Media Screenwriter Creation
Advanced Script Analysis and Rewriting
- Understanding film finance
- Advanced script analysis and rewriting
- Adapting source material
- Grasping production budgets
- Pitching original ideas
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Phase 3: Marketing and Branding for Screenwriters
Building Online Portfolio
- Professional website
- Showcasing scripts and writing samples
- Crafting loglines and synopses
- Developing writer’s bio and mission statement
- Integrating industry knowledge blog (optional)
Social Media Mastery
- Establishing professional presence
- Utilizing SEO
- Preparing for virtual pitch festivals
Legal and Professional Considerations
- Understanding copyright and registration
- Creating query letters and pitch documents
- Tracking submissions and follow-ups
- Building industry contacts
Final Marketing Package
- Comprehensive digital portfolio:
- 3-5 polished screenplays
- Loglines and synopses
- Professional headshot and bio
- Showreel or script excerpts
- Personalized marketing strategy
- 12-month action plan
The Screenwriter Accelerator Program transforms talented writers into marketable screenwriters, providing essential skills, knowledge and industry connections for success in film and television writing.
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