Advanced TV Pilot Intensive

SCRIPT X 423.9

In this fast-paced workshop, you take a pilot from concept to script as you learn about the television industry from guest speakers.

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Starting at $1,590.00
As few as 12 weeks
6.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn to turn your pilot idea into a pitch document that captures your brilliance and expertise
  • Develop an outline of your pilot episode to set yourself up for success when writing your script
  • Get insight into professional development and how the television industry works to prep you for success beyond the classroom
  • Write a solid draft of your script and get input from your peers along the way

About this course:

Anyone who wants to work as a professional television writer has to be able to submit top-notch original material to agents and showrunners. In this fast-paced intensive workshop, you take your idea for a half-hour or one-hour TV series, create a pitch document and turn it into an outline. You write intensively, and get feedback from the instructor and fellow participants. Throughout this process, you learn how to envision the world of your show; create characters and conflict; build a storytelling engine; and nail down your show's structure, tone, story and act breaks. This intensive workshop then guides you through writing a solid draft of your original pilot script from your created outline, focusing on capturing the essence of the show through its act structure, plot, multiple storylines, characters, scenes and dialogue. On the business side, you hear from guest speakers and learn how to develop your career game plan and hear about the business of television. You also hear an introduction to show-running principles.

Fall 2024 Schedule

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Monday, Thursday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Adam Armus
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Fee:
$1,590.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting Nov. 25 & 28.

$100 nonrefundable. Enrollment discounts limited to WP NOW members; no other discounts apply.

Enrollment limited to 12 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

The priority deadline for applications was September 9, 2024. We are no longer accepting submissions for this course.

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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.

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 September 26, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Thu Oct 3, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Mon Oct 7, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 10, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Mon Oct 14, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 17, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Mon Oct 21, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 24, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Mon Oct 28, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 31, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Mon Nov 4, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 7, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 14, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Mon Nov 18, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 21, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Mon Dec 2, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Dec 5, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Mon Dec 9, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Dec 12, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Mon Dec 16, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Dec 19, 2024
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