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ONLINE SCREENWRITING COURSE

Learn screenwriting and launch your career as a screenwriter for film and television. Learn through live, online classes with award-winning screenwriters. Graduate with a diploma, industry connections, multiple short scripts, and a feature screenplay ready to sell to studios.

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SO YOU WANT TO BE A SCREENWRITER?

Learn screenwriting for film and TV at InFocus Film School. The Writing for Film and Television program immerses you in the world of screenwriting. Spend 8 months being mentored by industry professionals and award-winning screenwriters. Learn to develop characters, write authentic dialogue, and properly format scripts. Build your skills with 8 portfolio projects including multiple short film scripts, a TV pilot with a series bible, and a full feature film screenplay to pitch to studios.

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BE MORE THAN A STUDENT

At InFocus, you are joining a community of mentors and peers that are dedicated to your success, both during the program and in launching your career after graduation. One-on-one mentorship will help you build a screenwriting portfolio including a feature film screenplay. Learn how to network and pitch your writing to studios. You’ll receive personalized training and support, employable skills and knowledge, and ongoing assistance after graduation, leading to an excellent job placement rate for InFocus graduates.

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BE DIVERSE IN YOUR WORK

Build a strong portfolio with 8 screenwriting projects

BE DIVERSE IN YOUR WORK

Build a strong portfolio with 8 screenwriting projects

Short Film Script

Considered a gateway step and a calling card of the industry, short films are the perfect medium for writers to learn the process of translating a story to a script.

Web Series Episode

Experience working in a writer’s room and collaborate in writing one episode of a web series. You are then on set, involved with a practical, real-life production as the webisodes are produced.

TV Pilot + Bible

An original pilot script is still considered the best route to gaining a toehold in the industry. Develop and write your own 30- or 60-minute television pilot script along with a supporting series bible.

Adaptation Script

Brand recognition is increasingly important in the industry as everything from books to board games become screenplays. You are individually assigned a short story to adapt into a script.

Documentary Outline

Factual television has grown to be one of the largest and most popular genres of TV. You will learn how to develop and write an outline for a non-fiction series–the key document for pitching your show to broadcasters.

Pitch Package

To be a successful screenwriter you must gain the skills to sell your scripts. You will gain hard producing skills such as budgeting and scheduling to build a pitch package that will entice studios and get your scripts made.

Feature Screenplay

One key goal of this program is for your script to emerge as a realistic contender for production. Write your own screenplay for an original, marketable feature film, the true mark of a screenwriter.

MOW Outline

In addition to your feature film screenplay, you will also develop and create an outline for an original MOW, or Movie-of-the-Week, a key source of employment for film writers.

Short Film Script

Considered a gateway step and a calling card of the industry, short films are the perfect medium for writers to learn the process of translating a story to a script.

Web Series Episode

Experience working in a writer’s room and collaborate in writing one episode of a web series. You are then on set, involved with a practical, real-life production as the webisodes are produced.

TV Pilot + Bible

An original pilot script is still considered the best route to gaining a toehold in the industry. Develop and write your own 30- or 60-minute television pilot script along with a supporting series bible.

Adaptation Script

Brand recognition is increasingly important in the industry as everything from books to board games become screenplays. You are individually assigned a short story to adapt into a script.

Documentary Outline

Factual television has grown to be one of the largest and most popular genres of TV. You will learn how to develop and write an outline for a non-fiction series–the key document for pitching your show to broadcasters.

Pitch Package

To be a successful screenwriter you must gain the skills to sell your scripts. You will gain hard producing skills such as budgeting and scheduling to build a pitch package that will entice studios and get your scripts made.

Feature Screenplay

One key goal of this program is for your script to emerge as a realistic contender for production. Write your own screenplay for an original, marketable feature film, the true mark of a screenwriter.

MOW Outline

In addition to your feature film screenplay, you will also develop and create an outline for an original MOW, or Movie-of-the-Week, a key source of employment for film writers.

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BE A PART OF HOLLYWOOD NORTH

Wherever you are in Canada, you can study screenwriting online and become a part of Canada’s booming film industry. Learn how to write screenplays from the comfort of your own home through instructor-led, live online classes led by industry professional, award-winning film and TV writers. With students that have gone on to win awards, receive grants, and achieve success with employment after graduation, you could soon be a part of Canada’s film industry.

JOIN THE SCREENWRITING INDUSTRY

Short Film Script
Considered a gateway step and a calling card of the industry, short films are the perfect medium for writers to learn the process of translating a story to a script.
Web Series Pilot
Web video is a burgeoning field. Students to develop their scripts and are involved with a practical, real-life production as the web shorts are produced.
TV Pilot
An original pilot script is still considered the best route to gaining a toehold in the industry. Students develop their own pilot script and pitch documents.
Story Adaptation
Brand recognition is increasingly important in the industry as everything from books to board games become screenplays. Students are individually assigned a short story to adapt into a script.
TV Spec Script
In the television world, writing is not solitary. Students experience working in a writer’s room, collaborating on one episode of an existing TV series.
Reality TV Treatment
From coached scenes to host narration, “unscripted” television shows are anything but. Students will create a treatment for a reality show.
TV Comedy Skit
While not everyone can be laugh-out-loud funny, it’s crucial to have a sense of humour in this business. Students create a short SNL-style skit that will be performed.
Feature Film Script
One key goal for this program is for a script to emerge as a realistic contender for production. Students write their own screenplay for an original, low-budget, marketable feature film.

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