WFI:SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP WITH WILLIAM ROTH
John Hanshaw
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This intermediate level class is designed for students who are
familiar with screenplay format and have a feature script which is
either in the works or at least has been well thought-out. Focus will
placed on structure and character development. In addition, students
will be prepared to “Give good meeting”, if they wish to bring their
work to Hollywood. Being a workshop, student’s work will be read aloud
in class and critiqued by the instructor and fellow classmates on a
rotating basis. The goal is for each student come away with a
completed screenplay or at the least a highly developed outline.
Before coming to the first class, students should read a short,
entertaining book that has become the new gold standard for Hollywood
writers: "SAVE THE CAT! THE LAST BOOK ON SCREENWRITING YOU'LL EVER
NEED" by Blake Snyder.
WHEN
Seven Tuesday Nights:
11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 from 7:00-9:00pm
WHERE
Source
1835 14th Street, NW (14th and T)
Washington, DC 20009
CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 12
TUITION $215
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: WILLIAM ROTH
William Roth has significant experience both in the film industry as
well as in the private sector.
In 1999, he wrote and directed the feature film FLOATING (starring
Chad Lowe) which received DVD, foreign, and theatrical release. Since
1999, he has written, sold, and optioned numerous films in Hollywood.
He
has been a script doctor for many of the studios and has worked
closely with producers such as ACADEMY AWARD-WINNER John Ketcham (THE
HURRICANE, BRING IT ON) and Danny Stepper
(RESERVOIR DOGS, GOAL).
He has garnered awards such as a STUDENT EMMY AWARD, THE SUMNER
REDSTONE AWARD, and THE BEST OF FESTIVAL at The New England Film and
Video Festival. In addition to his experience in the film industry,
Mr. Roth has worked for Shearson/Lehman on Wall Street and has been a
partner in the private equity firm Atlantic Biofuel Capital.
He holds a MA in film from Boston University and a BA from Brandeis University.
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John Hanshaw / Director / WASHINGTON FILM INSTITUTE (WFI)
http://www.dcfilminstitute.org