Script Reading and Reporting (Short course)
Script reading and reporting is often one of the first steps to breaking into the TV drama or film industry. But it’s an incredibly important job, with readers playing a crucial role in whether a script is accepted or rejected by a production company. Get it right and you can forge great relationships with producers and execs, as well as potentially bagging yourself that elusive first job in development.
But how does one go about writing a successful report? How do you analyze a script if you’ve never worked in drama before? What are companies looking for and how can you make yourself stand out?
Who it's for
The course is aimed at anyone interested in working in TV drama, with no previous experience necessary. Specifically, this course is for anyone who would like to learn more about the art of writing script reports.
What it covers
This course aims to demystify the process of script analysis, sharpen your report writing skills and help you on your way to getting your first job in the industry.
This intensive, practical course covers:
- an introduction to the key elements of script and story analysis;
- an overview of the role script reports play in the industry;
- looking at what production companies want from a successful report;
- how to write a report – looking at style, content, and format;
- a practical exercise involving reading a script and writing your own report;
- feedback on the submitted reports;
- discussion of how to break into the industry through script reading.
Contact information
Name: NFTS Leeds
Phone: 01494 671234
Email: info@nfts.co.uk