Half-Hour TV Intensive III

SCRIPT X 422.1N

Develop story documents and an outline for a script for an original pilot half-hour TV series in this fast-paced, intensive workshop.

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What you can learn.

  • Turn an original comedy idea into a new series
  • Break stories with other writers like professionals do
  • Develop a compelling story with memorable characters
  • Write a full episode outline and 10 pages of your pilot

About this course:

TV execs and showrunners want to read original pilots that demonstrate your unique voice and sensibilities. This course shows you how to take your original idea and develop a strong story rife with memorable characters and sharp moments. Breaking story in the style of a real writers room, you brainstorm, develop a compelling pilot, and support others' vision. By the end of the course, you have strong act breaks, a full beat outline, and a critique of the first pages of your original half-hour pilot script. 
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 421.1 Half-Hour TV I and SCRIPT X 421.2 Half-Hour TV II; or SCRIPT X 421.1N Half-Hour TV Intensive I and SCRIPT X 421.2N Half-Hour TV Intensive II; or department approval.

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