Description
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the craft and process of screenwriting, designed for aspiring writers, filmmakers, and anyone passionate about storytelling. You’ll begin by learning how to generate ideas that resonate, followed by techniques for developing engaging protagonists, antagonists, and well-rounded supporting characters. The course emphasizes the importance of dramatic conflict, emotional arcs, and stakes that keep audiences invested. You’ll explore classical three-act structure, non-linear storytelling, and genre conventions, as well as the unique pacing and formatting requirements of screenplays. Through guided exercises, you’ll learn how to write powerful opening scenes, construct compelling dialogue, and establish setting and tone through visual storytelling. The course also covers writing loglines, outlines, treatments, and beat sheets to help organize your narrative before you dive into the first draft. Case studies from successful films and TV shows are used to analyze what works—and why. You’ll gain practical experience by drafting scenes, receiving feedback, and revising with purpose. By the end of this course, you’ll have a foundational toolkit to develop your own screenplay and the confidence to pitch it to agents, producers, or contests.
Jibrin –
This course helped me turn a messy story idea into a structured, compelling script. The breakdown of acts and character arcs was especially helpful—finally, things clicked!
Mukhtar –
Clear, motivating, and filled with real industry insight. I loved how the instructor walked through examples and gave prompts that helped spark my creativity.
Tochukwu –
Even after years in production, I learned so much. The emphasis on story beats, pacing, and dialogue really sharpened my writing.
Olabisi –
I took this course to guide my students better, and it exceeded expectations. It breaks down screenwriting into manageable steps without oversimplifying.
Danlami –
I started with zero experience and finished with a full short film script. The exercises and templates made the process feel approachable and exciting.