Script Consulting
FROM IDEA TO SCRIPT: A HANDS-ON INTIMATE WEEKEND RETREAT
In Hollywood near the intersection of La Brea and Beverly Blvd.
Limited to 5 participants
July 8 – 10, 2016
Friday 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bring a script that needs work, or just an idea, to this safe, nurturing workshop — you will leave with a clear vision of your screenplay, well-developed characters, a few key scenes written, and the inspiration and guidance to finish your script.
The weekend will include a thorough examination of screenplay structure using film-clips, and exercises that relate to the work of each participant. Writing sessions begin with short exercises that free the imagination. There will be private consultations with Elana, and a significant time for hands-on writing of your script.
Fee: $700 (includes vegetarian lunches, teas and snacks). $300 deposit upon pre-registration, non refundable after June 18. First come, first served. Reserve a space now.
Private sessions in writing your script are available. Fees vary depending on the project.
The journey of writing a screenplay is fascinating but can become lonely and you’ll be happy to have another pair of eyes and ears. Elana coaches screenplay writing from the incept point or enters the process at any stage of script development. She works with writers one-on-one, and teaches hands-on weekend retreats to groups no larger than seven screenwriters.
Whether you chose the private sessions, the weekend retreat, or a combination of both, you will be inspired, guided and supported as you make your choices on story and structure, character, theme and subtext, visual detail and dialogue, and all other forks-on-the-road you will come to when writing your screenplay.
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