Feature Film II

SCRIPT X 410.2

Building on your outline from the first course in the feature film sequence, continue to learn how to write a screenplay by completing the first act of your film script.

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Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn professional film script format
  • Understand the basics of script writing structure
  • Lay the groundwork for a complete feature film screenplay
  • Create vivid characters and realistic conflict

About this course:

This second in a four-part sequence in writing a feature film script has you hit the ground running. You begin by pitching your story based on your outline and revising it to make sure the premise can carry the entire movie. Armed with a workable outline, you then flesh it out into either a beat sheet or treatment (at the instructor's discretion) and begin writing your screenplay. Personalized feedback along with mini-lectures on key craft points, including character development, story structure and conflict, help you to meet the course goal, which is to write Act I (approximately 30 pages). May be repeated for credit. 
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 410.1 Feature Film I. Students must bring a four-to-five-page outline they created in Feature Film I to first class meeting and be prepared to pitch it.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
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Instructor: Ed Horowitz
400929
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 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
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Discussion
Wed Jan 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Jan 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Wed Jan 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Jan 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Wed Feb 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Feb 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Wed Feb 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Feb 26, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Wed Mar 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Discussion
Wed Mar 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
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Instructor: Christine Shin
400938
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 21, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Tools Of Screenwriting by Howard, David and Mabley, Edward
(Optional) CUT TO THE CHASE: WRITING FEATURE FILMS WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA
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Online
Tue Jan 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 28, 2025
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Tue Feb 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Remote Learning
Online
Tue Mar 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Remote Learning
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Wednesday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Tonya Cannon
400939
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 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jan 8, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Jan 15, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Jan 22, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 29, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 5, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 12, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 19, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 26, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 5, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Remote Learning
Online
Wed Mar 12, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Alys Murray
400940
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 live 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 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
The Hollywood Standard : The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and Style by RILEY, CHRISTOPHER

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Details
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Ed Horowitz
402381
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
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Apr 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Apr 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Apr 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Apr 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Tue Apr 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Tue May 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue May 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Tue May 27, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Jun 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Friday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Elie El Choufany
402382
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
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Fri Apr 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Fri Apr 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Online
Fri Apr 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri May 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri May 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri May 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri Jun 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Koji Steven Sakai
402383
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
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Apr 2, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 9, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 16, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Online
Wed Apr 23, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Apr 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Online
Wed May 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed May 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed May 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Online
Wed May 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jun 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Steven Schwartz
402385
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
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 live 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
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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