Writing

Writing

Our Film Arts Writing Certificate program offers an immersive, eight-month journey into the world of film writing. Graduate with two produced short films, guaranteed—each based on screenplays that you’ll write yourself!

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hands-On Experience: Collaborate with directors and actors to produce your films, gaining practical, real-world experience on set.
  • Guaranteed Productions: Leave the program with two fully produced short films based on the screenplays you’ll write and produce—guaranteed.
  • Professional Showcase: Launch your work at our year-end “Unlock the Vault” Film Arts Festival public screening event, providing a platform to showcase your talent to industry professionals.

Skills You’ll Develop:

  • Scriptwriting Mastery: Master the art of writing professionally formatted scripts for short films, features, TV series bibles, literary adaptations, or children’s films.
  • Pitch Writing: Learn to craft engaging pitches for film or video projects and discover the best places to setup your ideas.
  • Story Editing: Develop the ability to story-edit others' screenplays through thorough evaluation and constructive criticism.
  • Production Skills: Acquire hands-on experience in producing, editing, location sound, and a myriad of other essential film set skills.

Admissions Requirements

  • Completed application for admissions form. Please indicate that you are applying for the Writing Stream
  • Official Transcripts
  • Letter of Intent citing your goals in joining the Film Arts program
  • Resume
  • Interview
  • Written Portfolio- portfolio package to be recieved upon initial application approval

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