Learn to rewrite your script based on production and studio notes
Refine the world of your show and test the characters and conflict within
Encounter basic showrunning principles like communication and collaboration with studios and staff
Listen to industry guest speakers as you develop your career game plan
About this course:
You have written your pilot script. Now what? Those of us who have sold pilots to broadcasters and streamers know that the job is just beginning. This fast-paced intensive course is designed for what is next. You begin by submitting your previously written pilot (either half-hour or hour) and then learning how to rewrite for production and studio notes. With feedback from your instructor and fellow participants, you will learn the process of responding to studio creative notes and production mandatory notes. Throughout this process, you will refine the world of your show; test your script characters and conflict; and refine your storytelling engine. This intensive workshop will then guide you through basic show-running principles including how to communicate and work with your studio and streamer, what to look for in hiring and casting; assembling a crew, and pre-production and post production concepts. On the business side, you will hear from guest speakers and learn how to develop your career game plan and learn about the business of television in this rapidly changing landscape.
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 423.9 Advanced TV Pilot Intensive or department approval.
Enrollment limited to 12 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
$100 nonrefundable. Enrollment discounts limited to WP NOW members; no other discounts apply.
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.
The priority application deadline isMonday, June 10 at 9am PT.Applications submitted after this date are not guaranteed consideration.
Instructions for Submitting to Advanced-Level Courses:
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NOTE: despite being asked to enter payment information, you will not be charged for this course unless you choose to enroll if/when you receive a notice of acceptance for the course. In other words, it’s 100% free to apply. The full course fee will be due up front to register, prior to attending the course. Since enrollment is restricted there are no applicable discountable promos available for this course.
Selection notices will likely be distributed via email 1 to 2 weeks before the class is scheduled to start. In the meantime, you can also register for alternative open-enrollment course and transfer upon your acceptance.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 09, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Location
Online
Tue Jul 16, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Online
Thu Jul 18, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 23, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 25, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 30, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Online
Thu Aug 1, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 6, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 8, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 13, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 15, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 20, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 22, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 27, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 29, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Sep 3, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Sep 5, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Sep 10, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Sep 12, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Sep 17, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Sep 19, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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