Genre 101 - Understanding Neo-Noir

Webinars ~ Craft Series
Hosted By:
Sonia DeHart - Executive and Development Assistant, Genius Entertainment
$34.00

Whether you’re new to writing or have been slaving away on screenplays for years, you probably have a genre or two in which you prefer to write. Maybe your favorite film as a child was a comedy, or maybe Alfred Hitchcock was your inspiration to pursue entertainment. Or maybe you saw CASABLANCA in college and can still remember how it made you feel. Whatever genre in which you feel compelled to storytell, there’s something about that specific method that draws you to it. But do you really know what makes the genre work? Do you know the history, the trends, the conventions that go into building a comedy, drama, horror, sci-fi, or thriller? And do you know when and how to break from convention?

If the answer was no to any of those questions, then the Genre 101 Series is for you! By better understanding the differences, tools, and methods of storytelling each genre provides, you can become a significantly more effective screenwriter. Join us for this upcoming webinar where we’ll focus on the neo-noir genre!  

This 90 Minute Webinar Will Cover: 

  • What is a neo-noir film? 
  • What are the tropes, trends, and expectations for neo-noir? 
  • How has this genre developed over time? 
  • Live Q&A 

 

More about
Sonia DeHart
Executive and Development Assistant
Genius Entertainment
Sonia DeHart graduated from the American Film Institute Conservatory's screenwriting program in 2015. Since then, she has worked as a background actor, coverage writer and assistant. Most recently, she worked at actress/producer Marsai Martin's Genius Entertainment as the executive and development assistant for the TV department. Genius Entertainment released the feature film FANTASY FOOTBALL on Paramount+ in November 2022 and the Disney series SATURDAYS in March 2023.
Testimonials

Fascinating session and learned a lot. Sonia's explanations on neo noir are easy to follow, straight forward, and relevant. I especially appreciated her perspective on Asian neo noir.

~ Anonymous Feedback Form

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