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SUMMARY:The Screenwriter's Summit
DESCRIPTION:For two and a half days\, five Masters of Screenwriting provide an unmatched depth and understanding of screenwriting and story. \nSyd Field\, Michael Hauge\, Linda Seger\, John Truby and Chris Vogler\, come together live at the Screenwriters’ Summit to teach in-depth\, half-day classes followed by a half-hour Q&A session. Additionally there will be an evening networking party followed by a panel with all five speakers answering questions from all participants. \n\nLondon: November 15 – 17\, 2013 \n\nMore information coming soon.
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/the-screenwriters-summit/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Screenwriting Course at the Beijing Film Academy
DESCRIPTION:By invitation of the Beijing Film Academy and the Government of China\, Syd Field is conducting a special 5 day Screenwriting Course. \nBeijing\, China Oct 14 – 18\, 2013 \nSubjects will include: \n\nThe Principles of Story Telling\nStructure Deconstructed\nWriting Effective Dialogue\nScreenplay Form\nSetting Up the Characters & Story\nThe Six Stages of Re-Writing\nThe Art of Adaptation\nDesigning and Writing Great Scenes\nEvolution/Revolution of the contemporary screenplay
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/screenwriting-course-at-the-beijing-film-academy/
LOCATION:Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Syd Field's "Screenwriting Crash Course"
DESCRIPTION:CNN called him “the guru of all screenwriters.” The Hollywood reporter declared him “the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world.” Don’t miss Syd Field as he presents two sessions only of his very exclusive 4-hour crash course on the art and craft of screenwriting. \nOver four intense hours\, Syd will take you through the essentials of writing your screenplay\, including: \n\nDesigning The Story Idea\nCreating Characters\nNature of Dramatic Structure\nDesigning the Inciting Incident\nAction vs. Character\nWriting Effective Dialogue\nThe Importance of the First 10 Pages\nThe Nature of Conflict\nPutting it all together\n\nThe class includes a half-hour Q&A session where you’ll be able to ask Syd questions. \n“SCREENWRITING CRASH COURSE” DETAILS\nWhat: Syd Field’s Screenwriting Crash Course\nWhen: Saturday\, September 21st\, 2013\nTimes: 9:00am to 1:00pm or 2:30pm to 6:30pm\nWhere:  Westin Hotel LA\n5400 West Century Blvd.\nLos Angeles\, CA 90045\nFee: $219\nRegister: CLICK HERE \nFor more information: Please call 800-814-0544 or e-mail us.\nPresented by TV/Film Seminars.
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/syd-fields-screenwriting-crash-course/
LOCATION:Westin Hotel LA\,  5400 West Century Blvd.\,   Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crash Courses
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SUMMARY:Story Expo: Los Angeles - September 6\, 2013
DESCRIPTION:Story Expo is the largest expo in the world for the writers of Story – screenwriters\, TV writers\, novelists\, journalists\, graphic novelists\, actors\, business people\, comic book writers and more. Featuring over 70 world-renowned speakers\, 100+ classes and 30+ exhibitors. Story Expo covers all aspects of story and writing – from craft\, to business\, to legal\, to career. \nOpening Keynote: Syd Field\nWhy We Are Story Tellers\nWriting the Action Sequence \n\nLos Angeles: September 6\, 2013 \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/story-expo-los-angeles-september-6-2013/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Story Telling: A Tool for Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Life is like a Story Line – and the principles of Story Telling can be an effective tool for transformation\, a guide along the journey of personal growth\, satisfaction and fulfillment. \nA course presented to the Transformational Leadership Council \nJuly 2013\, in La Jolla\, CA
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/story-telling-a-tool-for-transformation/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, La Jolla\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Story Telling
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SUMMARY:"Principles of Storytelling" MasterClass Web Series
DESCRIPTION:A 4 WEBINAR SERIES WITH SYD FIELD! \n \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to study with Syd Field LIVE online! \n\n Principles of Storytelling (July 20) ** NEW CLASS! **\nWriting Effective Dialogue (July 21)\nWriting The Action Sequence (July 27) ** NEW CLASS! **\nThe Six Stages of Rewriting (July 28)\n\nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to study with Syd Field LIVE online! \nGenerations of screenwriters have used Syd Field’s bestselling books to ignite successful Hollywood careers. Principles of Storytelling Web Series with Syd Field features a deep exploration of screenwriting and illustrations from Academy Award-winning films. The purpose of this course is to “expand\, enlarge and broaden your knowledge\, comprehension\, and technique of the screenplay and the art and craft of screenwriting.” AND we’ve kept the prices low so everyone can afford them. \nConducted from 10am to 12:00pm Noon Los Angeles time on Saturday and Sunday so people around the world can tune in\, these unique online sessions also include a 30-minute live Q&A with Syd. This is an unprecedented opportunity to pose your own specific questions to the master himself! \nYou may choose which webinars you’d like to take\, or attend all four webinars at a special package rate. \nTopics include: \n  \nClass #1: Principles of Storytelling \nThey all begin the same way. “Once upon a time\, there was a…” \nAnd? What happens then? \nThat”™s what Syd explores in this brand new webinar course\, Principles of Storytelling. \nWhether writing and pitching a screenplay\, TV episode or documentary film\, whether fiction or non-fiction\, whether telling a bedtime story or presenting a newproject/proposal to your boss or Board of Directors\, knowing and understanding the Principles of Storytelling is absolutely essential. \nWhat makes a great story? \nIn this innovative and exciting session\, Syd explores the Principles of Storytelling by analyzing and discussing such Academy Award-winning films as Argo\, Witness\, The Descendants and other great films. By focusing on the CRAFT of storytelling\, he’ll illustrate the major principles of ALL storytelling: Plot\, Character and Structure. Who is the story about? What is it about? And\, what’s the problem that must be overcome? \nUnderstanding the basic principles of storytelling is essential to building and constructing a good story line with strong characters\, strong action and laced with dynamic tension and edge of the seat conflict. \n  \nClass #2: Writing Effective Dialogue \nWhat’s the purpose of dialogue? Does it move the story forward\, or does it reveal information about the character? Is your dialogue too “right on the nose” or “too direct?” Do your characters all sound the same? Are your minor characters more interesting than your main character? \nThis session explores the function of dialogue and illustrates the nine different types of dialogue found in movies like Juno\, Mr. & Mrs. Smith\, Little Miss Sunshine\, The Bucket List\, American Beauty\, and more. The purpose of the evening: to expand and broaden your awareness of dialogue and its function. \n  \nClass #3: Writing The Action Sequence \nGreat ACTION SEQUENCES just don’t happen; they’re carefully designed and written with style and creativity. Good action writing utilizes time\, location\, the unexpected\, the surrounding elements and whatever’s necessary to make the sequence work. \nWhat is the purpose of the action sequence and how do you design\, structure and write exciting action? In this innovative and brand new session\, Syd will break down some of the greatest action sequences of the last few decades and explore those stylistic elements that make them great! Where do you begin the sequence? What elements can you utilize within the sequence to keep the viewer keenly tuned on the edge of his/her seat? We’ll see some of the greatest action sequences ever filmed\, classic sequences like: Bullitt\, Terminator 2\, The Matrix\, The French Connection\, The Bourne Ultimatum\, Jurassic Park\, Pirates of the Caribbean\, and more. \n  \nClass #4: The 6 Stages of Rewriting \nYou’ve finished the first draft. Now what? Does it work or does it need more work? Do you need more action? Stronger characters? More tension? Are the stakes high enough? What can you do to make your first draft a better read? In this session we’ll begin by examining your original intention – what was it that originally attracted you to the idea? A character? A situation? An experience? In the first draft\, did you end up writing the story you originally intended to write? This evening is all about the Re-Write and the tools you can employ to make your intention equal your result. \n“PRINCIPLES OF STORYTELLING WEB SERIES” DETAILS \nHow To Sign Up: Register for the class\, or classes\, you’d like below. Take 1\, 2\, 3 or all 4! When you register\, you’ll receive an auto-confirmation\, followed up by a second confirmation within 48 hours confirming your registration.Where: Online via SydField.com! \n\n\n\nWhen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 20\, 2013\n\n–\n\nPrinciples of Storytelling\n\n\nJuly 21\, 2013\n\n–\n\nWriting Effective Dialogue\n\n\nJuly 27\, 2013\n\n–\n\nWriting The Action Sequence\n\n\nJuly 28\, 2013\n\n–\n\nThe 6 Stages of Rewriting\n\n\n\nCan’t Attend Any of the Sessions? Don’t worry! When you register for any or all sessions\, you’ll also have unlimited\, on-demand viewing of the webinar for 14 days after the class. \nTimes: All Classes from 10am-12:00pm PDT \nPrices:\nOne Class – $79\nTwo Classes – $145\nThree Classes – $195\nAll Four Classes – $245 \nTechnical Requirements: Click here \nRegister: CLICK HERE \nFor more information: Please call 800-814-0544 or e-mail us.\nPresented by TV/Film Seminars.
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/principles-of-storytelling-masterclass-web-series/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130427T090000
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SUMMARY:Syd Field's "Screenwriting Crash Course"
DESCRIPTION:CNN called him “the guru of all screenwriters.” The Hollywood reporter declared him “the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world.” Don’t miss Syd Field as he presents two sessions only of his very exclusive 4-hour crash course on the art and craft of screenwriting. \nOver four intense hours\, Syd will take you through the essentials of writing your screenplay\, including: \n\nDesigning The Story Idea\nCreating Characters\nNature of Dramatic Structure\nDesigning the Inciting Incident\nAction vs. Character\nWriting Effective Dialogue\nThe Importance of the First 10 Pages\nThe Nature of Conflict\nPutting it all together\n\nThe class includes a half-hour Q&A session where you’ll be able to ask Syd questions. \n“SCREENWRITING CRASH COURSE” DETAILS\nWhat: Syd Field’s Screenwriting Crash Course\nWhen:  Saturday\, April 27th\, 2013\nTimes: 9:00am to 1:00pm or 2:30pm to 6:30pm\nWhere: Westin Hotel LA\n5400 West Century Blvd.\nLos Angeles\, CA 90045\nFee: $219\nRegister: CLICK HERE \nFor more information: Please call 800-814-0544 or e-mail us.\nPresented by TV/Film Seminars.
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/syd-fields-screenwriting-crash-course-2/
LOCATION:Westin Hotel LA\, 5400 West Century Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crash Courses
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SUMMARY:Syd Field's 2-Day "Mastering The Craft" Screenwriting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Syd Field brings his famed 2-day screenwriting master class to London\, England the weekend of February 23-24\, 2013! Over two days\, Syd Field takes his students through the entire process of writing their screenplays – from idea to final draft – and covers: \nDAY ONE \n\nDesigning The Story Idea\nSetting Up Character and Story in Film\nNature of Dramatic Structure\nCreating Characters – Part 1 & 2\nMaking Effective use of Back Story\nCreating Characters and the Circle of Being\nDesigning the Inciting Incident\nAction vs. Character\n\nDAY TWO \n\nWriting Effective Dialogue\nTwo Incidents: Inciting Incident/Key Incident\nWriting Character Biographies\nThe Importance of the First 10 Pages\nWhen and why to use Voice Over (VO) narration\nThe Inciting Incident and its impact on character\nSetting up the Non-linear story\nThe Nature of Conflict\nPutting it all together\n\nWhat’s the best way to set up your story – through action or through character? Does your character drive the action\, or does the action drive the character? \n \nOver two days\, you will examine the relationship between Story and Character by revealing the distinctions linking genres\, story lines and character development\, all demonstrated by several clips from recent films such as The King’s Speech\, The Descendants\, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo\, The Departed\, Juno and more. \nLONDON 2-DAY MASTER CLASS DETAILS\nWhat:    Syd Field’s “Mastering the Craft” Workshop\nWhen:   February 23-24\, 2013 (Saturday & Sunday)\nTimes:   9:30am to 6:00pm each day\nWhere:  Birkbeck College – Malet Street\, Bloomsbury – London WC1E 7H\nFee:         £275 + VAT\nRegister: CLICK HERE \nFor more information: Please call 800-814-0544 or e-mail us.\nPresented by TV/Film Seminars.
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/syd-fields-2-day-mastering-the-craft-screenwriting-workshop/
LOCATION:Birkbeck College\, Malet Street\, Bloomsbury \, London\, WC1E 7H\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2 Day Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130119T090000
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SUMMARY:Syd Field's "Screnwriting Crash Course"
DESCRIPTION:CNN called him “the guru of all screenwriters.” The Hollywood reporter declared him “the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world.” Don’t miss Syd Field as he presents two sessions only of his very exclusive 4-hour crash course on the art and craft of screenwriting. \nOver four intense hours\, Syd will take you through the essentials of writing your screenplay\, including: \n\nDesigning The Story Idea\nCreating Characters\nNature of Dramatic Structure\nDesigning the Inciting Incident\nAction vs. Character\nWriting Effective Dialogue\nThe Importance of the First 10 Pages\nThe Nature of Conflict\nPutting it all together\n\nThe class includes a half-hour Q&A session where you’ll be able to ask Syd questions. \n“SCREENWRITING CRASH COURSE” DETAILS\nWhat:  Syd Field’s Screenwriting Crash Course\nWhen: Saturday\, January 19th\, 2013\nTimes: 9:00am to 1:00pm or 2:30pm to 6:30pm\nWhere:  Westin Hotel LA\n5400 West Century Blvd.\nLos Angeles\, CA 90045\nFee: $219\nRegister: CLICK HERE \nFor more information: Please call 800-814-0544 or e-mail us.\nPresented by TV/Film Seminars.
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/syd-fields-screnwriting-crash-course/
LOCATION:Westin Hotel LA\, 5400 West Century Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crash Courses
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SUMMARY:"Principles of Storytelling" MasterClass Web Series
DESCRIPTION:A 4 WEBINAR SERIES WITH SYD FIELD! \n \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to study with Syd Field LIVE online! \n\n Principles of Storytelling (July 20) ** NEW CLASS! **\nWriting Effective Dialogue (July 21)\nWriting The Action Sequence (July 27) ** NEW CLASS! **\nThe Six Stages of Rewriting (July 28)\n\nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to study with Syd Field LIVE online! \nGenerations of screenwriters have used Syd Field’s bestselling books to ignite successful Hollywood careers. Principles of Storytelling Web Series with Syd Field features a deep exploration of screenwriting and illustrations from Academy Award-winning films. The purpose of this course is to “expand\, enlarge and broaden your knowledge\, comprehension\, and technique of the screenplay and the art and craft of screenwriting.” AND we’ve kept the prices low so everyone can afford them. \nConducted from 10am to 12:00pm Noon Los Angeles time on Saturday and Sunday so people around the world can tune in\, these unique online sessions also include a 30-minute live Q&A with Syd. This is an unprecedented opportunity to pose your own specific questions to the master himself! \nYou may choose which webinars you”™d like to take\, or attend all four webinars at a special package rate. \nTopics include: \n  \nClass #1: Principles of Storytelling \nThey all begin the same way”¦. “Once upon a time\, there was a”¦” \nAnd? What happens then? \nThat”™s what Syd explores in this brand new webinar course\, Principles of Storytelling. \nWhether writing and pitching a screenplay\, TV episode or documentary film\, whether fiction or non-fiction\, whether telling a bedtime story or presenting a newproject/proposal to your boss or Board of Directors\, knowing and understanding the Principles of Storytelling is absolutely essential. \nWhat makes a great story? \nIn this innovative and exciting session\, Syd explores the Principles of Storytelling by analyzing and discussing such Academy Award-winning films as Argo\, Witness\, The Descendants and other great films. By focusing on the CRAFT of storytelling\, he”™ll illustrate the major principles of ALL storytelling: Plot\, Character and Structure. Who is the story about? What is it about? And\, what”™s the problem that must be overcome? \nUnderstanding the basic principles of storytelling is essential to building and constructing a good story line with strong characters\, strong action and laced with dynamic tension and edge of the seat conflict. \n  \nClass #2: Writing Effective Dialogue \nWhat”™s the purpose of dialogue? Does it move the story forward\, or does it reveal information about the character? Is your dialogue too “right on the nose\,” or “too direct?” Do your characters all sound the same? Are your minor characters more interesting than your main character?\nThis session explores the function of dialogue and illustrates the nine different types of dialogue found in movies like Juno\, Mr. & Mrs. Smith\, Little Miss Sunshine\, The Bucket List\, American Beauty\, and more. The purpose of the evening: to expand and broaden your awareness of dialogue and its function. \n  \nClass #3: Writing The Action Sequence \nGreat ACTION SEQUENCES just don”™t happen; they”™re carefully designed and written with style and creativity. Good action writing utilizes time\, location\, the unexpected\, the surrounding elements and whatever”™s necessary to make the sequence work. \nWhat is the purpose of the action sequence and how do you design\, structure and write exciting action? In this innovative and brand new session\, Syd will break down some of the greatest action sequences of the last few decades and explore those stylistic elements that make them great! Where do you begin the sequence? What elements can you utilize within the sequence to keep the viewer keenly tuned on the edge of his/her seat? We”™ll see some of the greatest action sequences ever filmed\, classic sequences like: Bullitt\, Terminator 2\, The Matrix\, The French Connection\, The Bourne Ultimatum\, Jurassic Park\, Pirates of the Caribbean\, and more. \n  \nClass #4: The 6 Stages of Rewriting  \nYou”™ve finished the first draft. Now what? Does it work or does it need more work? Do you need more action? Stronger characters? More tension? Are the stakes high enough? What can you do to make your first draft a better read? In this session we’ll begin by examining your original intention ““ what was it that originally attracted you to the idea? A character? A situation? An experience? In the first draft\, did you end up writing the story you originally intended to write? This evening is all about the Re-Write and the tools you can employ to make your intention equal your result. \n“PRINCIPLES OF STORYTELLING WEB SERIES” DETAILS \nHow To Sign Up: Register for the class\, or classes\, you’d like below. Take 1\, 2\, 3 or all 4! When you register\, you’ll receive an auto-confirmation\, followed up by a second confirmation within 48 hours confirming your registration.Where: Online via SydField.com! \n\n\n\nWhen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 20\, 2013\n\n–\n\nPrinciples of Storytelling\n\n\nJuly 21\, 2013\n\n–\n\nWriting Effective Dialogue\n\n\nJuly 27\, 2013\n\n–\n\nWriting The Action Sequence\n\n\nJuly 28\, 2013\n\n–\n\nThe 6 Stages of Rewriting\n\n\n\nCan’t Attend Any of the Sessions? Don’t worry! When you register for any or all sessions\, you’ll also have unlimited\, on-demand viewing of the webinar for 14 days after the class. \nTimes: All Classes from 10am-12:00pm PDT \nPrices:\nOne Class – $79\nTwo Classes – $145\nThree Classes – $195\nAll Four Classes – $245 \nTechnical Requirements: Click here \nRegister: CLICK HERE \nFor more information: Please call 800-814-0544 or e-mail us.\nPresented by TV/Film Seminars.
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/principles-of-storytelling-masterclass-web-series-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Syd Field's "Screenwriting Crash Course"
DESCRIPTION:CNN called him “the guru of all screenwriters.” The Hollywood reporter declared him “the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world.” Don’t miss Syd Field as he presents two sessions only of his very exclusive 4-hour crash course on the art and craft of screenwriting. \nOver four intense hours\, Syd will take you through the essentials of writing your screenplay\, including: \n\nDesigning The Story Idea\nCreating Characters\nNature of Dramatic Structure\nDesigning the Inciting Incident\nAction vs. Character\nWriting Effective Dialogue\nThe Importance of the First 10 Pages\nThe Nature of Conflict\nPutting it all together\n\nThe class includes a half-hour Q&A session where you’ll be able to ask Syd questions. \n“SCREENWRITING CRASH COURSE” DETAILS\nWhat:      Syd Field’s Screenwriting Crash Course\nWhen:     Saturday\, August 11th\, 2013\nTimes:     9:00am to 1:00pm or 2:30pm to 6:30pm\nWhere:   Westin Hotel LA\n5400 West Century Blvd.\nLos Angeles\, CA 90045\nFee:   $219\nRegister: CLICK HERE \nFor more information: Please call 800-814-0544 or e-mail us.\nPresented by TV/Film Seminars.
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/syd-fields-screenwriting-crash-course-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Crash Courses
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SUMMARY:"Mastering the Craft" Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:A 4 – PART WEBINAR SERIES WITH SYD FIELD! \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to study with Syd Field LIVE online! \nGenerations of screenwriters have used Syd Field’s bestselling books to ignite successful Hollywood careers. Principles of Storytelling Web Series with Syd Field features a deep exploration of screenwriting and illustrations from Academy Award-winning films. The purpose of this course is to “expand\, enlarge and broaden your knowledge\, comprehension\, and technique of the screenplay and the art and craft of screenwriting.” AND we’ve kept the prices low so everyone can afford them. \nConducted from 10am to 12:00pm Noon Los Angeles time on Saturday and Sunday so people around the world can tune in\, these unique online sessions also include a 30-minute live Q&A with Syd. This is an unprecedented opportunity to pose your own specific questions to the master himself! \nYou may choose which webinars you’d like to take\, or attend all four webinars at a special package rate. \nTopics include: \n  \nClass #1: Principles of Storytelling \nThey all begin the same way. “Once upon a time\, there was …” \nAnd? What happens then? \nThat’s what Syd explores in this brand new webinar course\, Principles of Storytelling. \nWhether writing and pitching a screenplay\, TV episode or documentary film\, whether fiction or non-fiction\, whether telling a bedtime story or presenting a newproject/proposal to your boss or Board of Directors\, knowing and understanding the Principles of Storytelling is absolutely essential. \nWhat makes a great story? \nIn this innovative and exciting session\, Syd explores the Principles of Storytelling by analyzing and discussing such Academy Award-winning films as Argo\, Witness\, The Descendants and other great films. By focusing on the CRAFT of storytelling\, he’ll illustrate the major principles of ALL storytelling: Plot\, Character and Structure. Who is the story about? What is it about? And\, what’s the problem that must be overcome? \nUnderstanding the basic principles of storytelling is essential to building and constructing a good story line with strong characters\, strong action and laced with dynamic tension and edge of the seat conflict. \n  \nClass #2: Writing Effective Dialogue \nWhat’s the purpose of dialogue? Does it move the story forward\, or does it reveal information about the character? Is your dialogue too “right on the nose” or “too direct?” Do your characters all sound the same? Are your minor characters more interesting than your main character? \nThis session explores the function of dialogue and illustrates the nine different types of dialogue found in movies like Juno\, Mr. & Mrs. Smith\, Little Miss Sunshine\, The Bucket List\, American Beauty\, and more. The purpose of the evening: to expand and broaden your awareness of dialogue and its function. \n  \nClass #3: Writing The Action Sequence \nGreat ACTION SEQUENCES just don’t happen; they’re carefully designed and written with style and creativity. Good action writing utilizes time\, location\, the unexpected\, the surrounding elements and whatever’s necessary to make the sequence work. \nWhat is the purpose of the action sequence and how do you design\, structure and write exciting action? In this innovative and brand new session\, Syd will break down some of the greatest action sequences of the last few decades and explore those stylistic elements that make them great! Where do you begin the sequence? What elements can you utilize within the sequence to keep the viewer keenly tuned on the edge of his/her seat? We’ll see some of the greatest action sequences ever filmed\, classic sequences like: Bullitt\, Terminator 2\, The Matrix\, The French Connection\, The Bourne Ultimatum\, Jurassic Park\, Pirates of the Caribbean\, and more. \n  \nClass #4: The 6 Stages of Rewriting \nYou’ve finished the first draft. Now what? Does it work or does it need more work? Do you need more action? Stronger characters? More tension? Are the stakes high enough? What can you do to make your first draft a better read? In this session we’ll begin by examining your original intention – what was it that originally attracted you to the idea? A character? A situation? An experience? In the first draft\, did you end up writing the story you originally intended to write? This evening is all about the Re-Write and the tools you can employ to make your intention equal your result. \n“PRINCIPLES OF STORYTELLING WEB SERIES” DETAILS \nHow To Sign Up: Register for the class\, or classes\, you’d like below. Take 1\, 2\, 3 or all 4! When you register\, you’ll receive an auto-confirmation\, followed up by a second confirmation within 48 hours confirming your registration.Where: Online via SydField.com! \nCan’t Attend Any of the Sessions? Don’t worry! When you register for any or all sessions\, you’ll also have unlimited\, on-demand viewing of the webinar for 14 days after the class. \nTimes: All Classes from 10am-12:00pm PDT \nPrices:\nOne Class – $79\nTwo Classes – $145\nThree Classes – $195\nAll Four Classes – $245 \nTechnical Requirements: Click here \n 
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/mastering-the-craft-webinar-series-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:"Mastering the Craft" Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:A 4 WEBINAR SERIES WITH SYD FIELD! \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to study with Syd Field LIVE online! \nGenerations of screenwriters have used Syd Field’s bestselling books to ignite successful Hollywood careers. Principles of Storytelling Web Series with Syd Field features a deep exploration of screenwriting and illustrations from Academy Award-winning films. The purpose of this course is to “expand\, enlarge and broaden your knowledge\, comprehension\, and technique of the screenplay and the art and craft of screenwriting.” AND we’ve kept the prices low so everyone can afford them. \nConducted from 10am to 12:00pm Noon Los Angeles time on Saturday and Sunday so people around the world can tune in\, these unique online sessions also include a 30-minute live Q&A with Syd. This is an unprecedented opportunity to pose your own specific questions to the master himself! \nYou may choose which webinars you’d like to take\, or attend all four webinars at a special package rate. \nTopics include: \n  \nClass #1: Principles of Storytelling \nThey all begin the same way. “Once upon a time\, there was a…” \nAnd? What happens then? \nThat’ what Syd explores in this brand new webinar course\, Principles of Storytelling. \nWhether writing and pitching a screenplay\, TV episode or documentary film\, whether fiction or non-fiction\, whether telling a bedtime story or presenting a newproject/proposal to your boss or Board of Directors\, knowing and understanding the Principles of Storytelling is absolutely essential. \nWhat makes a great story? \nIn this innovative and exciting session\, Syd explores the Principles of Storytelling by analyzing and discussing such Academy Award-winning films as Argo\, Witness\, The Descendants and other great films. By focusing on the CRAFT of storytelling\, he’ll illustrate the major principles of ALL storytelling: Plot\, Character and Structure. Who is the story about? What is it about? And\, what’s the problem that must be overcome? \nUnderstanding the basic principles of storytelling is essential to building and constructing a good story line with strong characters\, strong action and laced with dynamic tension and edge of the seat conflict. \n  \nClass #2: Writing Effective Dialogue \nWhat’s the purpose of dialogue? Does it move the story forward\, or does it reveal information about the character? Is your dialogue too “right on the nose\,”or “too direct?” Do your characters all sound the same? Are your minor characters more interesting than your main character? \nThis session explores the function of dialogue and illustrates the nine different types of dialogue found in movies like Juno\, Mr. & Mrs. Smith\, Little Miss Sunshine\, The Bucket List\, American Beauty\, and more. The purpose of the evening: to expand and broaden your awareness of dialogue and its function. \n  \nClass #3: Writing The Action Sequence \nGreat ACTION SEQUENCES just don’t happen; they’re carefully designed and written with style and creativity. Good action writing utilizes time\, location\, the unexpected\, the surrounding elements and whatever’s necessary to make the sequence work. \nWhat is the purpose of the action sequence and how do you design\, structure and write exciting action? In this innovative and brand new session\, Syd will break down some of the greatest action sequences of the last few decades and explore those stylistic elements that make them great! Where do you begin the sequence? What elements can you utilize within the sequence to keep the viewer keenly tuned on the edge of his/her seat? We’ll see some of the greatest action sequences ever filmed\, classic sequences like: Bullitt\, Terminator 2\, The Matrix\, The French Connection\, The Bourne Ultimatum\, Jurassic Park\, Pirates of the Caribbean\, and more. \n  \nClass #4: The 6 Stages of Rewriting  \nYou’ve finished the first draft. Now what? Does it work or does it need more work? Do you need more action? Stronger characters? More tension? Are the stakes high enough? What can you do to make your first draft a better read? In this session we’ll begin by examining your original intention – what was it that originally attracted you to the idea? A character? A situation? An experience? In the first draft\, did you end up writing the story you originally intended to write? This evening is all about the Re-Write and the tools you can employ to make your intention equal your result. \n“PRINCIPLES OF STORYTELLING WEB SERIES” DETAILS \nHow To Sign Up: Register for the class\, or classes\, you’d like below. Take 1\, 2\, 3 or all 4! When you register\, you’ll receive an auto-confirmation\, followed up by a second confirmation within 48 hours confirming your registration.Where: Online via SydField.com! \nCan’t Attend Any of the Sessions? Don’t worry! When you register for any or all sessions\, you’ll also have unlimited\, on-demand viewing of the webinar for 14 days after the class. \nTimes: All Classes from 10am-12:00pm PDT \nPrices:\nOne Class – $79\nTwo Classes – $145\nThree Classes – $195\nAll Four Classes – $245 \nTechnical Requirements: Click here \n 
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/mastering-the-craft-webinar-series/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Syd Field's 2-Day Mastering The Craft Screenwriting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Syd Field brings his famed 2-day screenwriting master class to London\, England the weekend of February 23-24\, 2013! Over two days\, Syd Field takes his students through the entire process of writing their screenplays – from idea to final draft – and covers: \nDAY ONE \n\nDesigning The Story Idea\nSetting Up Character and Story in Film\nNature of Dramatic Structure\nCreating Characters – Part 1 & 2\nMaking Effective use of Back Story\nCreating Characters and the Circle of Being\nDesigning the Inciting Incident\nAction vs. Character\n\nDAY TWO \n\nWriting Effective Dialogue\nTwo Incidents: Inciting Incident/Key Incident\nWriting Character Biographies\nThe Importance of the First 10 Pages\nWhen and why to use Voice Over (VO) narration\nThe Inciting Incident and its impact on character\nSetting up the Non-linear story\nThe Nature of Conflict\nPutting it all together\n\nWhat’s the best way to set up your story – through action or through character? Does your character drive the action\, or does the action drive the character? \n \nOver two days\, you will examine the relationship between Story and Character by revealing the distinctions linking genres\, story lines and character development\, all demonstrated by several clips from recent films such as The King’s Speech\, The Descendants\, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo\, The Departed\, Juno and more. \nLONDON 2-DAY MASTER CLASS DETAILS\nWhat: Syd Field’s “Mastering the Craft” Workshop\nWhen: February 23-24\, 2013 (Saturday & Sunday)\nTimes: 9:30am to 6:00pm each day\nWhere: Birkbeck College – Malet Street\, Bloomsbury – London WC1E 7H\nFee: £275 + VAT\nRegister: CLICK HERE \nFor more information: Please call 800-814-0544 or e-mail us.\nPresented by TV/Film Seminars.
URL:https://sydfield.com/event/syd-fields-2-day-mastering-the-craft-screenwriting-workshop-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:2 Day Workshops
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