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London Film Academy: Screenwriting

Institution London Film Academy
Department Filmmaking
Web http://londonfilmacademy.com/
Email admissions@londonfilmacademy.com
Telephone 020 7386 7711
Study type Taught

Summary

Our one-year MA Screenwriting degree is perfect for those, who are looking to pursue screenwriting training embedded in an industry setting, delivered at a postgraduate level. It is an ideal option for aspiring creative writers that not only wish to hone their screenwriting skills but also find a destination for their scripts on the big or small screen.

This course provides you with the resources to prepare for a career in screenwriting with tailored, purposeful guidance and training which will develop your writing craft for film and television. In addition to lectures and seminars dedicated to genre, story, world-building, character, plot and dialogue, you will receive mentorship from scriptwriting professionals to develop feature and television projects. All our tutors and guest speakers are professional screenwriters, agents or producers, and you will be exposed to the realities of the industry, empowering you with a greater understanding of the pathways available to you.

MA Screenwriting Key Features - Intensive and in-depth practical training in the craft of screenwriting

  • Development of a substantial writing portfolio - feature film script and television script and bible

  • Training on the evolving landscape of storytelling platforms

  • Workshopping your scripts with professional directors and actors

  • Direct access to industry with an expenses-paid trip to a leading UK film festival

  • Development of pitching technique and other important soft skills

  • Training and mentoring by practising film & TV industry tutors and guest speakers

  • Masterclasses and Q&As with prominent filmmakers

  • Advanced critical thinking to inform your screenwriting practice

  • Excellent tutor-to-student ratios

  • Final Draft license or equivalent

  • Focus on future screenwriting career and employability

Are you ready to push your screenwriting abilities? We're looking for creative individuals who can demonstrate a strong instinct for the grammar of visual storytelling, as well as show a passion for a professional career in screenwriting. You must be self-motivated, thrive in a collaborative environment and be willing to challenge your perceptions of the landscape of film.

LFA is a registered higher education provider with the Office for Students (OfS) and listed on their Register, meaning that we meet the OfS requirements for academic standards, course quality, student support, and student protection.

This course is validated by the University of Derby. As a partner student you will be granted access to the University’s online learning environment ‘University of Derby Online (UDo)’ where you will be able to access programme resources related to your programme, the University’s library and your grades.

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