Script Development for Independent Film (Short course)

Independent film production is the largest sector in the industry. For every single mainstream broadcaster, there are ten-thousand independent production companies. Their films range from sumptuous multi-million-pound festival movies to micro-budget horror. The one thing they have in common is they are all looking for the one script that will take their company to the next level.

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Who it's for

Writing scripts for independent cinema presents unique challenges for the screenwriter. An independent film may not have the luxury of either star power, a franchise or cinematic spectacle to attract an audience. Instead, independent films lean heavily on the writer to get their concept right and to write an utterly compelling piece of drama.

What it covers

In this two-day course aimed at writers, producers and filmmakers, we will look at ways achieve the main things independent cinema producers need from a script:

• creating a clear and attractive concept for independent cinema;
• understanding and subverting genres;
• how to write utterly compelling drama to attract high-quality acting talent;
• how write a script for a specific budget (from micro-budget to £1M);
• how to find producers to work with;
• how to work with independent producers;
• how to use the writer/producer route to make your own films.

Contact information

Name: NFTS
Phone: 01494 677 903
Email: shortcourses@nfts.co.uk