Writing the Biopic

About this course:

Biographical films--"biopics" for short--explore the lives of notable human beings throughout history. The best of them rank high in Oscar voters' esteem, rewarding writers, directors, and actors for bringing these true stories to the screen. In this course, the objective is to deepen your understanding of the biopic as it relates to dramatic form, screenplay structure, and life. By the end of the course, you leave with a working knowledge of what it takes to move from concept to finished screenplay as well as a beat sheet to start you on your way.