Feature Film IV

SCRIPT X 410.4

Finish your feature film script and learn revision tactics in our fourth and final basic screenwriting course.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In-Person
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Online
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Complete your feature film script draft
  • Polish dialogue and point of view
  • Learn to resolve the story's main and secondary conflicts
  • Develop effective revision skills
  • Understand the business of screenwriting

About this course:

In the last of a four-part sequence in writing a feature film screenplay, you reach FADE OUT. In the process of completing your script, you hone in on structuring conversations, explore how to maximize your story's visual implications, deepen scene writing skills, assemble scenes to form powerful sequences, ensure your script's central conflict is resolved, and work on theme and imagery. Also covered are revision techniques and the business aspects of feature film writing. The goal is to complete writing your first feature film script. 
Prerequisites

SCRIPT X 410.1 Feature Film I, SCRIPT X 410.2 Feature Film II, and SCRIPT X 410.3 Feature Film III. Students must bring their beat sheets or treatments, Act I and 45 pages of Act II to the first class meeting and be prepared to write.

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: William Hasley
394205
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Sep 26, 2023
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Notes

No meeting November 21.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. 
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 10, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Sep 26, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Oct 3, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Oct 10, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Oct 17, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Oct 24, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Oct 31, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Nov 7, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Nov 14, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Nov 28, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Dec 5, 2023
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Wait List
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Instructor: Steven Schwartz
394206
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 18, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Christine Shin
394204
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
ENROLL BY: Oct 5, 2023
See Details
Notes

No meeting November 23.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. 
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 19, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Oct 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Discussion
Thu Oct 12, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Discussion
Thu Oct 19, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Discussion
Thu Oct 26, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Discussion
Thu Nov 2, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Discussion
Thu Nov 9, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Discussion
Thu Nov 16, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Discussion
Thu Nov 30, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Discussion
Thu Dec 7, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Discussion
Thu Dec 14, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A

Winter 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Donald H. Hewitt
395702
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. 
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 31, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jan 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 31, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 28, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Mar 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Mar 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Mar 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Tony DuShane
395697
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
-
Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Roberto Marinas
395650
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. 
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 27, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Jan 13, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Sat Jan 20, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Sat Jan 27, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Sat Feb 3, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Sat Feb 10, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Sat Feb 17, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Sat Feb 24, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Sat Mar 2, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Sat Mar 9, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Sat Mar 16, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center

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