The Art and Craft of Screenwriting

What to Expect

Whether you’re starting a new project, working on a rewrite, or want to learn new skills - join us to hone your craft.

All Classes take place 100% online utilizing free video conferencing software ZOOM so you can participate from anywhere in the world with an internet connection!

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Think about your favorite piece of art: music, writing, painting, dance, etc. Whatever the medium, the greats all look effortless. But the truth is, there was a tremendous amount of work those artists put into their craft in order to create the thing you love. Screenwriting is no different.

It takes time, and dedication, and work to hone your skills so that when inspiration strikes, you're ready to soar.

Because without craft, there is no art.

Roadmap is thrilled to welcome writer Brian Horiuchi (PARTS PER BILLION, SEAL TEAM) to guide us through strategies to hone our skills and take our writing to the next level!

This Four Week Lecture Series Will Cover:

How to prepare and execute your vision
The internal challenges writers face and how to overcome them
Getting notes
The business of screenwriting

Week One: Preparation & Execution

Date / Time

Sun, 06/04/2023 @ 09:30AM PT

Summary

This week, we will focus on strategies to prepping your scripts, and how to execute your vision on the page. We will learn about:

Reading/listening/watching
Building the screenwriting muscle
Outlining
Rewriting

Week Two: Internal Challenges

Date / Time

Sun, 06/11/2023 @ 09:30AM PT

Summary

This week, we will focus on mindset and the internal challenges writers face that trip them up and hold them back. We will discuss:

The first pages
Doubts and imposter syndrome
Expectations v. reality
Creating a successful strategy

Week Three: Your First Reader/First Notes

Date / Time

Sun, 06/25/2023 @ 09:30AM PT

Summary

This week, we will discuss the process (and pro tips) for getting the first sets of notes on a new script. We will discuss:

How you know you're ready for notes
Who do you go to for notes
The note behind the note

Week Four: The Business

Date / Time

Sun, 07/02/2023 @ 09:30AM PT

Summary

This week, we'll learn what comes after you've completed your screenplay. We will discuss:

Gatekeepers
Representation
Packaging
Working with producers

More about

Brian Horiuchi

Writer

PARTS PER BILLION

Brian has written feature scripts for Paramount, Fox Searchlight, Universal, Warner Bros. and Gold Circle, with producers including Jerry Bruckheimer, Charlize Theron, Bill Mechanic, Scarlet Johanson, Ian Bryce and Cathy Schulman. He has written one hour television pilots for CBS, SyFy, MTV (with Miguel Sapotchnik) and EOne. He wrote and directed the feature Parts Per Billion (Josh Hartnett, Rosario Dawson, Frank Langella, Gena Rowlands, Alexis Bledel) and will be co-directing his second feature film with his wife, novelist Rowan Maness. Brian is also creating a streaming series for Amazon International.

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The Art and Craft of Screenwriting

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