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Film School: Writing a Great Mystery
Class Experience
Welcome, aspiring storytellers! Are you eager to learn the ins and outs of writing a compelling mystery screenplay? Writing a mystery requires an in-depth understanding of the genre, the conventions, and the cinematic language necessary to tell a gripping story. Each class meeting students will be guided by prompts to ensure forward movement on their screenplay. When crafting a mystery screenplay, it is important to create a compelling plot with red herrings, unexpected twists, and...
I am an academic and a filmmaker with an MFA in Cinema Production. I teach Media Production at the university level.
A computer with word-processing capabilities. Screenwriting software is useful but not necessary.
We will be exploring the mystery genre. However, I do not allow extreme violence (violent death for murder mystery) in my courses. We will have boundaries on what can be included in the story.
Periodically I will use short lectures and comments from industry professionals via Masterclass.
Teacher expertise and credentials
My courses are all about the media we love and the world we live in. Movies, TV, Video games, and our larger social world are my favorite things to wonder about. My courses explore Ethics, Social Science, Philosophy, and the way stories are...
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Group Class
$35
weekly or $175 for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
70 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-10 learners per class