by Tom | Jan 17, 2025 | Academy, News, Online sessions and screenwriting classes, Screenwriting Courses, Updates, WriteMovies Academy, WriteMovies News
Are you ready to take control of your filmmaking journey? WriteMovies Academy is thrilled to announce the launch of an empowering new course in 2025: “How to Produce and Distribute Your Own Film”! Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate film production and distribution. Bring your vision to life and share it with the world!
This exclusive online course is led by Hollywood Film Producer Calix Lewis Reneau, bringing his industry expertise and practical insights directly to you.
Sign up today for the full course at the discounted price of $99! The first of 6 classes launches on March 1st and will continue on the first Saturday of each month. Whether you’re a newcomer or an emerging filmmaker, this program provides a step-by-step guide to mastering the production process from inception to distribution.
Sign up here: https://buytickets.at/writemovies/1540651
What You’ll Learn:
This course is structured into six in-depth classes, covering every aspect of filmmaking:
Class 1: The Why and How of Making a Movie, for Film Producers
- Understanding your motivation as a filmmaker
- The key ingredients for a successful production
- Navigating the industry landscape
Class 2: Teambuilding for Film Producers
- Assembling the right crew for your project
- The importance of collaboration
- Building key relationships in the film industry
Class 3: Pre-Production for Film Producers
- Scheduling and logistics
- Movie ‘business’
- The pitfalls of being unprepared
Class 4: Production
- Dangers of inflexibility
- Recalibrating your script on set
- Learning about writing… by producing
Class 5: Post-Production for Film Producers
- Editing essentials
- Sound design and scoring
- Test screening and refining
Class 6: Distribution and Marketing for Film Producers
- Navigating film sales and markets
- Distribution strategies
- Getting money back for your project
Why Take This Course?
- Learn from an experienced Hollywood producer with real-world insights and case studies.
- Gain practical knowledge of film production and distribution.
- Master the entire filmmaking process, from development to release.
- Get industry-ready with actionable strategies for success.
Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the best in the business and turn your filmmaking dreams into reality. Enrol now and start your journey to producing and distributing your own film in 2025!
Sign up today for the full course at the discounted price of $99! The course launches on March 1st at 11am PT, 3pm ET, 7pm GMT.
For more information and to sign up, visit: https://buytickets.at/writemovies/1540651
by Tom | Nov 1, 2024 | Academy, News, Online sessions and screenwriting classes, Screenwriting Courses, Updates, WriteMovies News
Building Your Story From A Strong Theme – Mini-Masterclass and Q&A
Join us for a new WriteMovies Screenwriters Forum session on November 18th, designed to help you learn about Building Your Story From A Strong Theme.
Learn from WriteMovies Director Ian Kennedy how to build a story concept from a strong theme.
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Most writers work the other way around, starting with some material, and then working out what its deeper meaning is supposed to be.
Ian will show you an alternative way to make your story more impactful!
This will be followed by the opportunity for Ian to answer your questions!
So if you’re looking to succeed, don’t miss out on this insightful session!
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The deadline is approaching on November 10th for the WriteMovies 2024 Screenwriting Contest!
There is just over one week to go until the deadline for our 2024 Screenwriting Contest on November 10th!
Enter now for the opportunity to have your script developed and pitched to the international entertainment industry!
There are also more ways to win with our Genre Awards or for just $25 you can enter our brand new Script Pitch Contest!
Prizes for all contest and award winners:
All award winners will receive script mentoring worth $3200 and pitching to industry by TalentScout International Management!
All entries to the contests will also get a free one-page analysis of their crucial opening ten pages!
Entry before our Standard Deadline is just $49, so if you want to get your work out there, click here!
by Tom | Sep 26, 2024 | Academy, Online sessions and screenwriting classes, Updates, WriteMovies Academy, WriteMovies News, Writing Insights
Join us for a new WriteMovies Screenwriters Forum session on October 21st, designed to help you learn What Script Readers Look For.
Learn what a script reader looks for in a contest entry and what mistakes to avoid! This Mini-Masterclass can help you gain the competitive edge you need to outshine your rivals!
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During this session, you will learn:
- What a script reader looks for in an entry.
- What hooks a reader.
- What mistakes to avoid.
- And much more!
This will be followed by the opportunity to have your questions answered by a WriteMovies Script Analyst.
So if you’re looking to succeed, don’t miss out on this insightful session!
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Earlybird deadline is approaching on September 29th for the WriteMovies 2024 Screenwriting Contest!
The Earlybird Deadline for our 2024 Screenwriting Contest is rapidly approaching on September 29th!
Enter now for the opportunity to have your script developed and pitched to the international entertainment industry!
There are also more ways to win with our Genre Awards and Script Pitch Contest!
Prizes for all contest and award winners:
All award winners will receive script mentoring worth $3200 and pitching to industry by TalentScout International Management!
All entries to the contests will also get a free one-page analysis of their crucial opening ten pages, meaning you’ll get professional feedback from our expert script analysts on their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. To make the most of the feedback, you can re-submit your next draft for FREE until the contest closes!
Entry before our Earlybird Deadline is just $45, so if you want to get your work out there, click here!
by Tom | Sep 3, 2024 | Academy, Ian Kennedy, News, Online sessions and screenwriting classes, Updates, WriteMovies Academy, WriteMovies News
Join us for a new WriteMovies Screenwriters Forum session on September 16th, designed to help you learn How to Succeed in Screenwriting Contests.
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This event, expertly hosted by WriteMovies Director Ian Kennedy, promises to provide valuable insights and strategies to make your script stand out from the crowd.
WriteMovies Director since 2016, Ian has utilized his knowledge and what he’s learned from our founder Dr. Alex Ross to discern scripts and projects with the potential to gain a great result in the industry. Drawing on our years of pitching and dealmaking experience and our ongoing dialogue with the industry, Ian’s expertise can help you succeed.
Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your screenwriting skills and gain the competitive edge needed to outshine your rivals in our upcoming contests…
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by Tom | Jun 5, 2024 | Academy, News, Online sessions and screenwriting classes, Screenwriting Courses, Updates, WriteMovies Academy, WriteMovies News
Have you got a screenplay that you would like to get in front of a producer but you don’t know how? Our Script Pitching and Promoting Course is here for you!
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by Tom | May 10, 2024 | Academy, News, Online sessions and screenwriting classes, Screenwriting Courses, Updates, WriteMovies Academy, WriteMovies News
Have you finished writing the first draft of your script but are unsure what to do next? Our Script Redrafting and Proofing Course is here for you!
UPDATE – This course is now available on VOD, for more information please click here
Join us on Thursday May 30th for our Script Redrafting and Proofing Course.
In this online workshop from WriteMovies Academy, you’ll learn about the real work of screenwriting and how to nail it!
Click here to purchase tickets for our Script Redrafting and Proofing Course
Event Details:
- Date: May 30th 2024
- Time: 11am PDT, 2pm EDT, 7pm BST
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: $30 per session or $150 for the full course
During this interactive session, our experienced screenwriting expert, WriteMovies Director Ian Kennedy, will guide you through: Reviewing and improving your first draft, Questions to ask yourself, How to nail the important first 10 pages, and How to proofread your script.
This course covers 6 lessons:
Lesson 1: The good, the bad and the ugly of first drafts!
Lesson 2: Making an even better iteration of your srcipt
Lesson 3: Ten essential Questions
Lesson 4: What every scene should do
Lesson 5: Nailing the first 10 pages
Lesson 6: Proofing
by Tom | Apr 10, 2024 | Academy, News, Online sessions and screenwriting classes, Screenwriting Courses, Updates, WriteMovies Academy, WriteMovies News
Have you got an idea for a script but are struggling to begin or finish that first draft? Our Scriptwriting First Drafts Course is here for you!
UPDATE – This course is now available on VOD, for more information please click here
Join us on Thursday April 25th for our Scriptwriting First Drafts Course.
In this online workshop from WriteMovies Academy, you’ll learn about perhaps the most exciting part of screenwriting – going from “zero draft” to the first draft, and how to avoid Writer’s Block as you do it!
Click here to purchase tickets for our Scriptwriting First Drafts Course
Event Details:
- Date: April 25th 2024
- Time: 11am PDT, 2pm EDT, 7pm BST
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Cost: $30 per session or $150 for the full course
During this interactive session, our experienced screenwriting expert, WriteMovies Director Ian Kennedy, will guide you through the Writing Process, Writing Lifestyles, and give Tips on how to make time to write.
This course covers 6 lessons:
Lesson 1: Knowing when you’re ready to start writing
Lesson 2: What is your writing process?
Lesson 3: What should a screenplay look like?
Lesson 4: Pet hates from a script reader!
Lesson 5: Screenwriting Style
Lesson 6: Breaking the rules and Screenwriting now
