Whether you’re starting a new project, working on a rewrite, or want to learn new skills - join us to hone your craft.
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Monsters, car chases, and killers - oh my!
There are so many different types of genre films, and it's easy for writers to get turned around navigating all the subgenres. How do you know that you're setting up a scary/suspenseful premise? What sorts of character development do you need to do, and how do you balance that with the killer/ghost/monster? And how do you make sure that your script has atmosphere and tone?
Limited to only 5 writers, this 4 week class with manager Devon Byers will take you through the development process and get set up for completing the opening pages of your script. Walk away with a solid outline, developed characters, and the first act of your genre film.
This Four Week Class Will Cover:
- Structure and pacing
- Character development
- Atmosphere and tone
- Feedback on your outline and pages
Devon Byers is a Talent & Literary Manager/ Producer at Heroes & Villains Entertainment, one of the industry’s leading talent and literary management and production companies.
At HVE, Devon’s clients sold projects to major studios and platforms including Sony, FX, Warner Bros., Netflix, Discovery, and Tubi. His clients also secured writing and directing positions on film and television shows such as ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, The CW’s CHARMED reboot, A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, TWISTED HOUSE SITTER, and THE WINCHESTERS. In addition, he represented comic book writers and novelists who have written for publishers including Marvel, DC, IDW, and Legendary.
Prior to HVE, Devon co-founded First Friday Entertainment, a boutique management company focused on representing diverse and underrepresented voices. The company was acquired by HVE in 2022. Earlier in his career, he served as a Development Executive at Ideate Media, where he oversaw literary IP adaptations across live-action and animation, managing scripted development for projects including the BBC America adaptation of Douglas Adams’ DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY starring Elijah Wood.
A former member of the Television Academy, he holds an MFA in Producing from the American Film Institute (AFI). Founded in November 2007, Heroes and Villains Entertainment is a management and production company representing writers and directors and specializing in the creation of content for the five pillars on entertainment: Film, Television, Video Games, Comic Books, and the Internet.
HVE Clients include SEVERANCE Creator/ Executive Producer Dan Erickson, BLACK CAKE Creator/ Executive Producer Marissa Jo Cerar, THE BOYS Executive Producer David Reed, and THE HUNTING PARTY Creator/ Executive Producer JJ Bailey.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel for a full refund up to 5 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellations requested after this period will be ineligible for refunds.
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