Course Details
*Designed for storytellers whose first language is Farsi, seeking to craft their stories in both Farsi and English.*
8 days of screenwriting classes, every Tuesday, from January 7 to February 25, 6-9pm
DAY ONE
Introduction to Screenwriting and Story Fundamentals
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Objective: Establish the basics of storytelling and the unique elements of screenwriting.
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Topics Covered:
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The art of storytelling: What makes a great story?
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Elements of a screenplay: Acts, scenes, and sequences.
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Understanding the narrative arc.
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Assignment.
1
DAY TWO
Crafting a Strong Premise and Theme
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Objective: Learn how to create a compelling premise and incorporate a meaningful theme.
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Topics Covered:
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What is a premise, and why is it important?
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Defining and exploring the theme of your story.
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Examples of successful premises and themes in popular films.
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Assignment.
2
DAY THREE
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Developing Setting and Genre
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Objective: Establish a vivid setting and align your story within a genre framework.
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Topics Covered:
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The role of setting in storytelling: Time, place, and atmosphere.
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Understanding and choosing your genre.
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How genre conventions shape story and audience expectations.
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Assignment.
DAY FOUR
Plot Structure and Story Beats
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Objective: Understand plot development and create a solid structure for your screenplay.
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Topics Covered:
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The three-act structure and alternative narrative formats.
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Identifying key story beats: Inciting incident, climax, and resolution.
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Plotting tools: Outlines and beat sheets.
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Assignment.
4
DAY FIVE
Character Development
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Objective: Build multidimensional characters with clear motivations and arcs.
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Topics Covered:
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Protagonists, antagonists, and supporting characters.
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Character backstories, goals, and flaws.
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Creating compelling character arcs.
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Assignment.
5
DAY SIX
Writing Authentic Dialogue
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Objective: Learn to write dialogue that reveals character and advances the story.
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Topics Covered:
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The purpose of dialogue: Characterization, conflict, and exposition.
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Avoiding clichés and making dialogue sound natural.
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Subtext and implied meaning in conversation.
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Assignment.
6
DAY SEVEN
Formatting and Writing Scenes
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Objective: Master screenplay formatting and scene structure.
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Topics Covered:
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Proper screenplay format using industry standards.
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Writing compelling scene descriptions and actions.
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Balancing dialogue and visual storytelling.
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Assignment.
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DAY EIGHT
Revising and Pitching Your Script
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Objective: Refine your work and learn how to present it professionally.
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Topics Covered:
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Tips for revising and polishing your screenplay.
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Common mistakes to avoid.
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How to create a logline and pitch your script.
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Assignment.
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Instructor
Majid, the founder of ‘TAFF ART Society’ is an award-winning bilingual Iranian-Canadian artist; Actor, Writer, Director. He is based in Vancouver with over twenty years of experience in theatre and film With a focus on abstract narratives, his works seek to explore alternative definitions of freedom through a contemporary multicultural lens by creating and producing film and play.
Cost & Registration Instruction
$160 for two months/8 days of classes.
To secure your spot please click the register button and fill out the registration form.
Once the form is submitted you'll be received the confirmation email with the instruction to proceed your payment.
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​ For more information please email us at info@taffartsociety.com.
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