Write Your Short Film

Online Classes
Write Your Short Film
What to Expect

Whether you’re starting a new project, working on a rewrite, or want to learn new skills - join us to hone your craft.

All Classes take place 100% online utilizing free video conferencing software ZOOM so you can participate from anywhere in the world with an internet connection!

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Hosted By:
Zachary Allard - Creative Executive, Exile Entertainment
Weekly, starting: Thursday 08/20 @ 6:00PM - 8:00PM PT
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$229.00

It's more important now than ever that writers be proactive in finding ways to create buzz and momentum for themselves and their work. One way to do that is with a short film. Before you have a short film, though, you need a short script. 

But telling a complete, compelling story that spotlights your voice and storytelling chops in only 10 pages is no easy task. That's why Zac Allard (Exile Entertainment) is hosting this three week class to guide you through the process of drafting your short film! 

This Three Week Class Will Cover: 

  • Outlining 
  • Characters 
  • Voice and atmosphere
  • Feedback on your short film

Week One - Goals

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Summary

This week: 

  • Instructor will discuss the goals of a short proof-of-concept and how those goals differ from a full-length project.
  • Instructor will give notes on each writer’s Initial Outline.
  • Instructor will discuss Character and how to adjust your Character Breakdowns to reflect the shorter format.
     

Week Two - Character, Stakes & Closed Story

Date / Time
Summary

This week: 

  • Instructor will give notes on each writer’s Revised Outline and Character Breakdowns.
  • Instructor will discuss ways to ramp up your stakes, even in a short format.
  • Instructor will discuss achieving a closed, compelling story in only a few minutes.
     

Week Three - Feedback

Date / Time
Summary

This week: 

  • Instructor will give each writer notes on their script
More about
Zachary Allard
Creative Executive
Exile Entertainment
A graduate of Georgetown with a Masters in English, Zac Allard is currently a Creative Executive at management and production company Exile Entertainment, which represents award-winning writer/directors including Guillermo Del Toro (SHAPE OF WATER), Jennifer Kent (THE BABADOOK), and Josephine Decker (SHIRLEY). Zac has extensive experience working at numerous production companies and was one of the early readers on The Black List. In addition to developing/editing material with screenwriters and novelists and playwrights, Zac has published both creative and critical writing in a variety of journals and magazines.
How it Works

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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Roadmap Writers prides itself on the quality of executives we bring to our programs and we work hard to get you the best feedback possible.

Our vetted executives are chosen by the legitimacy of the companies they work for and their ability to evaluate pitches and pages.

Only the executives you sign up for will be provided with your materials.

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