"Who's Got a Movie Idea? Write Your First Movie Script"
How many kids can say they have written a movie script? In this self-paced course, students learn, step-by-step how to write their first short movie from an accomplished actor and writer.
What's included
18 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Instructor will provide written assessments along the way.Assessment
7 or more throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 12
Beginner Level
Do you have a movie idea? In this step-by-step, self-paced class, learn everything from writing a logline to writing an outline as well as how to build characters and structure as you write your very first short film and receive evaluations and guidance along the way from an accomplished actor and writer.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the mechanics of writing a movie script while also discovering new ways in which to watch movies.
Syllabus
18 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
The Journey to Screenwriting
The journey from actor to screenwriter 5 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
What Makes a Great Movie
What makes a good movie from an industry filmmaker 1 assignment
Lesson 3:
The "What If"
Using the "What If" to spark your imagination Lesson 4:
What Is Your "What If?"
Creating YOUR movie idea using the "What If" Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental advisory for three films mentioned in the course: Project X, Kings of Summer, and Eighth Grade are Rated R and not necessary viewings for the couse.
Limited violence in my short film "Freedom's Eve" in Module 8
Supply List
Microsoft Word or Outschool-approved software such as Google Docs. Final Draft Pro free-trial should be viewed by parents before enrolling students (this is not required)
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
With scripts registered with the Writer's Guild of America and a distinguished career as an actor and voice actor (member of both SAG-AFTRA and AEA) I have been seen and heard on TV and film. In addition to being a leading national voice over coach, I taught a summer kids Film/TV production camp from 2011 to 2018 while also teaching several masterclasses at institutions. In 2021 my play "Apostle of Freedom" debuted at the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center and in 2022, my production company produced a short film and two of my movie scripts are being considered for major Hollywood productions. Additionally, I was a tenured writer with Demand Media from 2008 to 2010.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$25
weekly18 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 2 learners
Ages: 12-18
