FVM 252 Writing the Independent Film

3 Credit hours      60 Contact hours

Designed toward writing low-budget, independent feature-length screenplays, this screenwriting course focuses on turning production liabilities into creative opportunities through the innovative use of non-traditional, character-driven narratives. Students will research, conceptualize, outline, write and workshop a complete first draft of a feature-length screenplay.

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Film School AND successful completion of FVM 251 (grade C or higher).