Terrarium. Intensive 2020
Description of the course
Terrarium Intensive 2020 is a four-month scriptwriting course for short or feature films by film industry professionals.
Goal of the Intensive
- completed script of the film;
- understanding what to do with your ready script next;
- how and to whom to pitch, how to prepare applications for funds, how and where to look for opportunities for financing and co-production;
- opportunity to meet professionals of the film industry.
Duration
Four months (from February 25 through June 22)
Classes three times a week:
Tuesday: from 19.00-21.30
Thursday: from 19.00-22.00
Saturday: 12.00-15.00
Address
Zhovten Cinema, conference hall (during lockdowns classes are held online)
Cost of the course
6 thousand UAH / 1 month * (special offers for those who pay for the entire course at once).
It is possible to attend individual lectures / modules of individual lecturers.
Contacts of the coordinator
Vladyslav Robskyi
Phone: +390938011107
E-mail: terrariumintensive@gmail.com
Program of the course
First month (February 25 through March 25)
Structure of the script.
Empathy and experience.
Where to base the scripts?
Finding ideas for a script.
Logline.
Synopsis.
Treatment (outline).
Scene.
Episode.
Introduction.
The story catalyst.
The main problem (dilemma).
Dialogue.
The structure of the dialogue.
Monologue.
Second month (March 25 through April 25)
Character.
Character development, motivation.
Adaptation of a literary work.
Minor characters.
Details.
Nature of the character (purpose, motivation, actions).
Biography.
Verbatim (docudrama and theater).
Reflective film (why it is important to “talk” about reality).
Third month (April 25 through May 25)
Event (original event).
Action.
Action analysis of the script (piece).
“Dissection” of the text with the actor.
Script readings. Analysis of ready-made scripts with actors.
Turning points.
Obstacle, twists and turns.
Script exposition (beginning).
Script culmination (final).
The first and last scene.
Minor characters.
Details.
Fourth month (May 25 through June 22)
Types of conflicts (external, internal, etc.).
Minor characters.
Details.
Emotional peaks of the script.
Empathy.
Key scenes of the film.
Preparations for pitching.
Lectures and training with a lecturer to prepare for a public speech.
Pitching.