Become a Film & TV Writer - Screenwriting Diploma - InFocus Film School
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WRITING FOR FILM + TELEVISION PROGRAM BECOME A SCREENWRITER IN HOLLYWOOD NORTH APPLY NOW Spend 8 months studying screenwriting in Canada's hottest film market. Graduate with a diploma and a diverse portfolio with multiple short scripts, a TV pilot, a feature screenplay, and more.

PROGRAM CONTENT

Create an original TV pilot and a feature screenplay. Write a short film script and adapt an existing story for the screen. In a simulated writers’ room, collaborate with other students to write a web series. On the business side, become knowledgeable about all stages of film production, which will help inform your writing.

This program is comprised of instructor-led workshops to improve your writing along with interactive lectures to learn the fundamentals of screenwriting. Upon completion, you will have screenwriting skill, a number of strong first drafts and pitch packages, and you will have made valuable contacts in the industry.

CREDENTIAL

Diploma

SMALL CLASS SIZES

In the Writing for Film and TV Program, your class is your team and your instructors are your mentors. With small class sizes, you get individualized attention from award-winning, industry-professional instructors and the opportunity to connect with your classmates throughout the writing process. As you move forward, you’ll build strong creative and professional relationships that last well into your career.

CAREER PATHS

This program prepares students to work as a screenwriter, teleplay writer, television writer, dialogue writer, multimedia scriptwriter, new media writer, playwright, and/or film producer.

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

To be accepted into the Film Production Program, students must:

  • Meet the terms of InFocus Film School’s English Proficiency Policy
  • If under the age of 19, submit proof of successful completion of grade 12 (or equivalent)

START DATES

Fall 2021: October 12, 2021 – May 27, 2022

Winter 2022: February 14, 2022 – September 23, 2022

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PROGRAM COSTS

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8 PORTFOLIO PROJECTS

 
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1. 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.

2. Web Series Script

Experience working in a writer’s room and collaborate in writing a web series. Your instructor will act as showrunner and you will be responsible for writing one episode.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS

CRYSTAL VERGE

Crystal is an award-winning screenwriter. She has written two movies for television and currently has a web series in development with MCM Media. She is also an accomplished actor with roles in The X-Files, Titanic, The 100 and more.

Roslyn Muir

Roslyn Muir is an award-winning screenwriter who writes YA stories, family drama and thrillers. Roslyn has also written several movies that have aired on TV around the world. Roslyn wrote and produced The Birdwatcher. Her co-written, half-hour YA comedy, The Tutors, is in development with the CBC.

ROBERT CHOMIAK

Robert Chomiak is co-writer of the award-winning zombie-comedy cult feature Fido. He has written English adaptations for three animated theatrical features (Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, Escaflowne – The Movie) and 207 episodes on seven animated series (Gundam Seed, Zoids, Inuyasha) which have aired on Cartoon Network and Teletoon.

RYAN BRIGHT

Ryan Bright is an award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter working out of Vancouver. His first short film, ‘Til Death, won Best Screenplay honours at the Vancouver Short Film Festival. He was nominated for a Leo award for the film Reset, and won the DGC Legacy Award for his film We Came From The Sea.

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STUDENT SUCCESS

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. You’ll receive personalized training and support, employable skills and knowledge, and on-going assistance after graduation, leading to an excellent job placement rate for InFocus graduates.

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