WRITING FOR FILM + TELEVISION COURSE

Study screenwriting and launch your career as a writer for film and television. 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 FILM WRITER?

Learn how to write film scripts in InFocus Film School’s Writing for Film and Television program. 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 by writing multiple short film scripts, a TV pilot with a series bible, and a full feature film screenplay.

In just a few months you’ll have the know-how to write film scripts, skills in pitching your stories to producers and studios, and a network of contacts in the film writing industry.

LEARN HOW YOU CAN WRITE FILMS

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 screenwriting program and in launching your career after graduation. You’ll receive personalized script writing training, industry networking opportunities, employable skills and knowledge, and ongoing assistance after graduation, leading to an excellent job placement rate for InFocus writing graduates.

LAUNCH YOUR FILM WRITING CAREER

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.

BE A PART OF HOLLYWOOD NORTH

Located in a heritage building in downtown Vancouver’s culturally vibrant Gastown neighborhood, InFocus Film School has been at the heart of Vancouver’s film industry for nearly a decade. Film is one of the largest industries in Vancouver and we maintain an 87% success rate placing alumni in jobs. In just 8 months, your film could be one of the productions often seen shooting outside our windows.

Classes are currently being held online, however we plan to return to classroom instruction in Fall 2021, allowing you to experience this world-class filmmaking city first hand.

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SPACE IS LIMITED

Intakes are capped and spaces fill quickly. Apply early for your best chance of acceptance.

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