Screenwriting 101

This workshop with a very hands-on approach introduces students to screenwriting tools and the writing process by exploring different working methods and components specific to cinematic storytelling. In short, screenwriting for dummies!

*school programs are only available in french*

Level: Elementary 3, High school
Subject: Media arts, Visual arts, French, French as a second language / immersion, Social studies

Learning objectives

  • Use and acquire knowledge about cinema and related professions (screenwriter, etc.)
  • Compare the characteristics of a film script to another narrative genre
  • Enrich and reflect on your writing practice
  • Implement your creative thinking

Duration

60-75 minutes

Maximum

35 students

Price

250$
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