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"Who's Got a Movie Idea? Write Your First Movie Script"

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Ages 12-18

Self-Paced Course

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.

Leonard Dozier

18 pre-recorded lessons

8 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

18 pre-recorded lessons

8 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Homework

2-4 hours per week. Instructor will provide written assessments along the way.

Assessment

7 or more throughout the class

Class 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 Weeks

Lesson 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:

Meet the teacher

Leonard Dozier

Joined June, 2024

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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.