Comedy Feature Writing Workshop and Consultations
2 day comedy writing workshop in July 2011 with Galway Film Centre and Screen Training Ireland
Comedy Feature Writing Workshop & Consultations
Galway Film Centre & Screen Training Ireland are running a 2 day comedy writing workshop in Galway in July 2011.
Course Profile:
The aim of this workshop is to examine the nuts and bolts of successful comedy writing. The workshop will take the form of lectures and practical exercises.
About Tutor:
Steve Kaplan is a US based consultant and script doctor for comedy writers in the area of Features and TV. He has worked in this area for 15 years and his clients include companies such as Dreamworks, Disney, HBO, Paramount, Touchstone and others. Steve has also taught at UCLA, NYU, Yale and other universities. Steve Kaplan created the HBO Workspace, the HBO New Writers Program and was co-founder and Artistic Director of Manhattan Punch Line Theatre. While at the Punch Line Theatre, he developed writers such as Peter Tolan (Analyze This), writer and producer David Crane (Friends, Joey, The Class), writer/producer Tracy Poust (Ugly Betty, Will & Grace), Michael Patrick King (Sex and The City, Will & Grace), Lisa Loomer, Tom Donaghy, Sandra Tsing Loh (CHICKEN LITTLE), Kenneth Lonergan and Mark O'Donnell (HAIRSPRAY starring John Travolta).
Participant Profile: Emerging and experienced screenwriters
Date: July 1st and 2nd, 2011
Duration: 2 Days
Venue: Galway
Cost: €150
Please note for more info, contact Mary Deely at education@galwayfilmcentre.ie
Application Procedure:
Please apply online at www.screentrainingireland.ie submitting a current CV by Wednesday the 8th of June.
Consultations:
There are also 3 one to one consultations available with Steve. Applicants who wish to be considered for these should be aware of all the information below.
Screenwriters with feature length comedies in development are invited to apply for a consultation with Steve Kaplan.
The consultations will take place in Galway on Sunday, July 3rd. Three participants will be selected for the consultations based on the merit of their treatment and their writing experience.
Please note the following in relation to applying for a consultation:
- A one page treatment will be required. Nothing over this will be considered
- Also include a logline and a one paragraph synopsis of the feature comedy you are writing
- Nothing will be considered after the deadline date of June 8th
- All treatments for consideration should be emailed to criona.sexton@fas.ie
Deadline for Application:
June 8th, 2011
Published on: 31 May, 2011
