Students will be given a firm understanding of the basics of screenwriting craft
and leave with the tools needed to complete a short film or feature film script.

MICHAEL KELBERG:
Michael is a professional working actor (SAG-AFTRA) who has had roles in: FOR LIFE  (ABC), THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL (AMAZON), FBI (CBS) and THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA (HBO) to name a few.  Upcoming projects include the films: EVERYTHING AND THE UNIVERSE, SHOPPING TOWARDS BETHLEHEM and THREE BLIND MICE.  He has been in 100+ Commercials/Industrials/Print and has over a decade of experience working with kids of all ages at Camps, Youth Groups and Non-Profits.  Michael has a B.A. In Journalism from Temple University and has studied at HB Studio, the Simon Studio and  Upright Citizen's Brigade.  He lives with his wife Becky, a Social Worker and two kids Lila & Lucy and they're beloved rescue Stella, a boxer-mix. 

LYSIA MOGFORD
Lysia Mogford is an actor, comedian, and teaching artist based in Philadelphia PA. She is a recent graduate from Temple University with an acting degree. Since then, she has been acting locally, teaching in afterschool programs, directing local productions and films, and doing stand up and improv. Some of her most exciting recent projects are Love is Afoot, a world premier of an all new musical, performing at a character show at Philadelphia Improv theater, and now directing a production of King Lear coming up in February 2024. Her biggest passion is comedy! She is proficient in sketch comedy, improv, standup, and comedy writing. She looks to create theater that promotes equality, changes to the traditional theater mold, and most of all makes people laugh.

TANNISHA BROWN:
Tannisha has attended The College of Charleston, Savannah College of Arts and Design and New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, which she obtained her Master of Fine Arts Degree.
She is a true creative being. She has a strong passion for the arts, love sharing her knowledge and has worked in front and behind the camera from writing, filming, producing, casting, directing, acting and even doing music for television and film.

Tannisha engages with each learner in ways that cater to their learning ability while strengthening their skills to develop a foundation as a film production specialist. She motivates each student to push to be the best they can be and help them discover ways to utilize what they are learning in class to help benefit their real life. Leading them to be leaders, become ongoing learners, active members of the industry and a succeeder in their field.

Homework Offered
Students may be given individual homework assignments including working on their existing scripts, or responding to prompts given in class. Homework should take no more than two hours a week.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered