Screenwriting 101
When: Thursday evenings (twice per month for three months)
Dates: Sept 10 & 24 | Oct 8 & 22 | Nov 5 & 19
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Camp Paradise, 44 Cole St.
Cost: $240pp
Ages: 18+
What to bring: Your favorite notebook and writing utensil(s)
Screenwriting 101: A Fun, Accessible Introduction to Writing for Film & Television
Course Description: There are countless people who dream about writing a movie someday, but many never begin because screenwriting can seem intimidating, technical, or overly academic. This course is designed to remove that fear entirely. “Screenwriting 101” is a beginner-friendly adult workshop that introduces the fundamentals of cinematic storytelling in a relaxed, creative, and highly social environment. Rather than functioning like a traditional classroom, the course is built around discussion, movie clips, guided writing exercises, and collaborative feedback. The emphasis is on creativity, confidence, and learning by doing. This course is ideal for adults interested in creative writing, movie and television fans, beginners with no prior experience, and aspiring writers looking for a creative outlet. Participants will leave the workshop with a foundational understanding of screenplay structure, character development, dialogue, and visual storytelling — along with original material of their own.
About the Instructors: Felipe Machado is a screenwriter, director, and producer with 15+ years in Hollywood film and television development. He has worked directly with Tony and Ridley Scott, Sam Raimi, and Scott Beck & Bryan Woods on projects including The Martian, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Ash vs Evil Dead, Don't Breathe, Crawl, 65, and Boy Kills World. An award-winning filmmaker, he has collaborated with RSA Films, Crypt TV, and Hoorae Media to develop original film and television projects. Ben Seccombe is a Beverly, MA-based screenwriter, director, and editor with fifteen years of professional experience in television, film, digital, and branded media. An MFA graduate of Columbia University's School of the Arts, Ben specializes in comedy and visual storytelling. His roots in comedy stretch back to performing stand-up in Chicago and interning at The Second City. He served as a Staff Writer on the Ben Stiller-produced Comedy Central series Big Time in Hollywood, FL, and has developed pilots and digital projects with production companies including Sacha Baron Cohen's Four by Two Films and Sarah Silverman's Jash. He is a member of the Writers Guild of America, West, and is represented by The Gersh Agency.