Introduction to Screenwriting - 2 day seminar

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING:
A two day intensive seminar with Alan Keane
(in association with www.dawsondramaworks.com)

Serious about writing for the screen and want to really learn how?

Screenwriting is a notoriously difficult career to get ahead in. All too often people make the plunge with not enough knowledge of story construction, the craft of screenwriting and how the industry works. This 2 day intensive seminar will help you to become aware of the skills and craft you'll need to create unforgettable stories in perfectly written, powerful screenplays that will get you noticed by studio and production company readers as well as help get you an agent.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:
Format
Style
Dialogue writing
Visual Grammar
Three Act Structure
The craft of writing a scene
Characterization and the arc of transformation
Genre
What the readers are looking for - An industry perspective
How do I get my first break?

ALAN KEANE attended the Professional Screenwriting program at ULCA Film School in Los Angeles and was awarded an MA. Recent clients/employers include the BBC, RTE and The Irish Film Board

DATES: Saturday, March 27th and Sunday, March 28th

LOCATION: Smithfield/Stoneybatter Area - Dublin City, D7

FEE: €95.00 (€80.00 for Irish Equity members)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENROLL, EMAIL TO: scriptreadingireland@gmail.com

CONTACT ALAN KEANE AT: 00353 (0) 86 1972270

TESTIMONIALS:
"Alan's natural passion, high-level education and professional experience to date has provided him with a profound understanding of what a screenplay needs to be: a character-driven story with a universal theme, written visually, thus serving as a blueprint for a movie."
JOHN DAWSON - Screenwriter/Director

"Alan's one of the best script editors I've worked with. He has enormous respect for the writer and the process, and knows when to let instinct and passion preside over any so-called rules or formulas. Ultimately, he knows when a story's working and when it isn't but most importantly, he knows WHY."
DANNY STACK - Screenwriter

"Alan was my script editor on the TV3 comedy/drama ‘School Run’. As my background is as a novelist and ‘School Run’ was my first foray into the world of script writing. I can honestly say I couldn’t have hoped to have a steadier hand guiding me through unfamiliar territory. He is excellent at what he does and he’s a pleasure to work with. I did not receive one note from him that wasn’t on point, his input made for a smarter and far superior document. He has great instincts and I haven’t laughed as much in years. I am currently working with Alan on my TV and film projects and I look forward to continuing our working relationship into the distant future."
ANNA McPARTLIN - Novelist/Screenwriter