The Mechanics of Horror

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.

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Roadmap Writers' favorite Kegan Schell has a four week lecture series designed to teach you the ins and outs of the horror genre: why it is the way it is, how it works, and how you can make your scripts stand out in a crowded market place.

Join Kegan for four sessions to get your horror muscles in shape!

This 4 Week Lecture Series Will Cover:

The horror subgenres and their expectations and tropes
Character development
Structure
Tension, fear and atmosphere
Theme
Live Q&A

Week One - What is a Horror Film

Date / Time

Mon, 06/17/2024 @ 04:00PM PT

Summary

This week, your instructor will cover what the genre expectations and requirements are for a horror film.

Week Two - Character Development

Date / Time

Mon, 06/24/2024 @ 04:00PM PT

Summary

This week, your instructor will cover character development in horror films.

Week Three - Structure + Planting & Payoff

Date / Time

Mon, 07/01/2024 @ 04:00PM PT

Summary

This week, your instructor will cover the structure of a horror film.

Week Four - Tension, Fear and Theme

Date / Time

Mon, 07/08/2024 @ 04:00PM PT

Summary

This week, your instructor will cover how to build tension, fear and creating a compelling theme.

More about

Kegan Schell

Literary Manager

Navigation Media Group

Originally from upstate New York, Kegan studied film production at Full Sail University before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. He began working for Chuck and Rebecca Roven at Atlas Entertainment, assisting on the DC Superhero Films SUICIDE SQUAD, BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE, and WONDER WOMAN. From there, Kegan joined Echo Lake Entertainment, where he swiftly rose through the ranks and was promoted to Manager in the Literary Department. Kegan spent six years at Echo Lake before joining Navigation Media Group. As a member of the Navigation team, Kegan continues to be a passionate advocate for queer and underrepresented talent, especially in the horror and genre space, aiming to bring new perspectives to the Hollywood stage.

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