Theme is the heart of your story. It’s the thread that binds the narrative together, lifts every scene, and gives the story its meaning and resonance. And it’s often what distinguishes a great script from an ordinary one. In this workshop, Ali Laventhol (My Life With The Walter Boys, Netflix) breaks down how theme is used in several great TV shows, and how you too can use it to elevate your screenwriting. If you’ve ever wondered what your story is really about, or how to develop the thematic core of your TV or feature script, then look no further.
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Televisionary is Script Anatomy’s foundational TV writing course. In these five-videos, taught by Ali Laventhol (Ginny & Georgia, Bel-Air, My Life with the Walter Boys), you’ll learn how to apply Script Anatomy’s tools to your concept, build your pilot from the ground up, and leave with a first-draft of an outline.
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Character Introductions
In this short and sweet workshop Script Anatomy founder Tawnya Bhattacharya will cover 15 different techniques to make your character descriptions pop on the page. The first time your reader encounters your character is critical.
Structure
Structure is the most important aspect of crafting a screenplay. In this comprehensive workshop, Kevin Townsley (Good Times (reboot), Netflix) breaks down all the critical elements of story structure for TV and film.
Screenwriting First Steps
Got an idea for a TV show or movie? In this workshop, Kevin Townsley (Good Times, Netflix) will show you how to make sure your idea actually works, before you dive in and start writing a draft.
Anatomy of a Pilot – Hacks
In this workshop, Ali Laventhol (My Life With The Walter Boys, Netflix) reverse engineers the pilot for the hit show Hacks, revealing how the story functions scene by scene using key screenwriting principles.
Anatomy of a Pilot – The Old Man
In this unique workshop, Hannah Rosner (Legacies, CW) reverse engineers the pilot for the The Old Man on FX, starring Jeff Bridges.