1. Writers’
Workshop
Screenplays

2. You should buy this book

3. What’s the difference between these two films?

4. ONE HAS SOMETHING WORTHWHILE TO SAY ABOUT THE HUMAN CONDITION.
What about this?
ONE HAS SOMETHING WORTHWHILE TO SAY ABOUT THE HUMAN CONDITION.

5. But, Kenny, I Want to direct the next transformers film and make a bazillion dollars; that’s why I’m getting this stupid degree, you fucking idiot.
Look, I get that and it’s totally valid. But…hear me out.
There are 62k + short films on Vimeo rn
So how will you make yours stand out?

6. YOUR DISTINCT AND AMAZING VOICE AND THE THINGS YOU WANT TO SAY!

7. Write something that may change your life
WTF. How, Kenny?
Introspection.
What are your values/beliefs?
What injustices are you seeing around you that you can’t turn away from any longer?
In your opinion, what is the right way or the wrong way to act?
What is the purpose of life?
Write.
About.
That.
Shit.

8. Things to help you find that amazing story
Wish List
Everything you want to see on screen
What you’re passionate about/what entertains you
Premise List
Premises for films in one sentence

9. HOLY SHIT
I HAVE AN IDEA, KENNY!
HOW DO I DEVELOP IT?

10. Ask what is promised?
In each idea, there are certain expectations, things that must happen to satisfy the audience.
To develop your idea, ask yourself “What if…” in order to…
Inhabit the landscape
Flesh out its details
Make it more and more compelling

11. Other things in developing your premise
What are the challenges of this story?
Determine your best character.
What is the central conflict?

12. EXERCISE TIME: Groups of 5-7 People
Talk to your teammates and find something you all value/are passionate about.
Pick a genre from ONE of these: HORROR, SCI-FI, WESTERN, or ROMANCE.
Come up with a story and write a ONE-SENTENCE PREMISE for it that includes the following:
Best character
Central Conflict

13. No Tomorrow by Nicole Lefteau

14. No Tomorrow by Nicole lEfteau
Title Setting Characters (Desire, Goal) Dialogue Themes/Tone Structure/Pacing Conflict Resolution