Burley: Introduction to Screen Writing (6 Wk Course)
November 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thinking about writing a script? This one’s for you.
Ever had an idea for a film, TV show or theatre piece but not known where to start?
Our new 6-week Scriptwriting Course at Left Bank is designed for absolute beginners and anyone looking to explore a new genre or develop an idea they’ve already got.
Led by Barry Smith, a recent graduate of Leeds Northern Film School’s MA in Scriptwriting, the course will take you through the essentials of scriptwriting, from finding your characters and building a story to writing dialogue and developing your pitch.
Across six weeks, you’ll explore:
Week 1 — Understanding the screenwriting format
Week 2 — Character development
Week 3 — Structure
Week 4 — Writing dialogue
Week 5 — Exploring genre & where your project belongs
Week 6 — Pitch development
Barry writes comedy shorts and features, thrillers and horror for television and the big screen. His current project All You Need Is… is being adapted for theatre, with its debut planned for a Leeds stage in 2027.
Whether you’ve got a half-formed idea scribbled in your notes app or you’re simply curious about how scripts are made, come along and give it a go.
