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Date: Friday 13th October 2023 Time: 4pm Central Film School are proud and excited to be hosting a screening of the documentary feature Maisie, all about Britain's oldest performing drag queen! Documenting a competitive rivalry between Maisie (85 years young) and her American counterpart Darcelle XV (87 years young), this battle of skill and wits is unlike any other you'll see this year. Showing in Studio A at Central Film School, this screening is being put on as part of the Clapham Fringe Festival, an amazing collection of stand-up comedy, dramatic shows and musical performances that brings the best of rising talent together.

DATE: 7th March 2024 TIME: 4pm LOCATION: Studio A We are delighted to welcome back Film Buddy, who will once again be providing essential and easily-actionable guidance on how to take your first steps into the creative industries. Be sure to attend this event to get first-hand advice on how to advance your career, make essential connections and work your way onto professional productions.

Interested in learning more about the industry standard equipment and facilities we have at Central Film School? Get ready for a Q&A session with Ben Hampton, the Production Manager here at CFS. Ben will be talking through some of the exciting new developments at the school, including our motion capture technology and virtual production facilities, arriving in August.See firsthand our state-of-the-art cameras, lighting, and sound equipment that you'll be using throughout your degree and ask any questions you have! When: Thursday, June 13th, from 12-1pm. Where: This will be an online event, meaning you can join us from anywhere you like!

Are you interested in studying a postgraduate degree with Central Film School? This event is aimed to help you learn more about Central Film School and the postgraduate courses we offer. We’ll also be providing you with some useful tips and guidance for applying to Central Film School. 

Are you interested in studying an undergraduate degree with Central Film School? This event is aimed to help you learn more about Central Film School and the undergraduate courses we offer. We’ll also be providing you with some useful tips and guidance for applying to Central Film School. 

Are you interested in studying a short course with Central Film School? This event is aimed to help you learn more about Central Film School and the short courses we offer. We’ll also be providing you with some useful tips and guidance for applying to Central Film School. 

Hello, Please sign up here if you are planning on attending the Central Film School Summer Party, on Friday 14th June from 6pm onwards! The address is: Central Film School 72 Landor Road Clapham, London SW9 9PH We look forward to seeing you there!

Date: Thursday 3rd August Time: 5pm Location: Online Come and meet your future classmates while you showcase your cinematic wisdom at our Ultimate Film Quiz! Event Details:Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, actor or screenwriter, this quiz will test even our most cinema-savvy students! We'll be testing your knowledge on the timeless classics, heartwarming dramas and pulse pounding action masterpieces.So grab your popcorn and get ready to showcase your movie knowledge next Thursday, August 3rd at 5pm. The deadline to book this event is Monday 31st July 2023.

Date: Thursday 25th May Time: 4pm Location: Studio A - Landor Road Event Details: Matt Jones is a British producer and screenwriter who has worked on several television networks across the UK. Beginning his career writing for Doctor Who Magazine in 1995, he got his big break when he became a screen writer for the Channel 4 series Queer as Folk. Matt will share his experience as a television screenwriter and producer, covering: Writing for Television What producers look for How to write a pitch How to pitch in a room Some of the projects Matt has worked on: Skins - producer Shameless - producer Doctor Who - writer The Split - writer This is a free event that all students are welcome to attend (but tickets are limited so be quick!)

Description Scriptwriting For Beginners : Begin Screenwriting For The Movies : How To Write A Movie Script For beginners, the idea of screenwriting seems to be way beyond anything that we're capable of, but like many things in life that we know very little about, the opposite is true - scriptwriting is for anyone! There's a saying in Hollywood that goes something like this: 'Nobody knows anything and anybody can do anything' , which just about opens it up for everyone! To succeed at movie scriptwriting you need these basic essentials: How to develop a great idea and produce a scriptwriting gem How to create an appealing story from a great idea Understand what movie producers are looking for in scriptwriting How to structure your screenwriting so that it hooks the reader Beginners should know how to present the results of their screenwriting in industry format How to write the pitch for your screenwriting Where to pitch your movie script This course shows you the basics of screenwriting in detail and covers all the points above. Scriptwritingis a craft - great news for us, beginners and all, because it means that anyone can learn it! all you need is this course ' How To Write A Movie Script : Scriptwriting Basics ' and you're half-way there. Information is the key to your success. Good grounding for a beginner. Explanations are basic and structured, but he doesn't talk down to you. Jeremy Gaines These are great basic explanations of what makes a movie tick and how to put a script together. Tells you what keeps an audience on the edge of their seats. The script analysis alone is worth the price. Ben Kramer In another course 'How To Write Novels' I describe the structure behind 99% of modern novels. This same structure also applies to the movies, with some subtle differences. One of the essential tools for any budding scriptwriting genius is script analysis, and we pull apart the movie Die Hard to see what makes it tick - exactly what makes a movie like this so successful? This is how it works - analyze something that's successful and then apply the principles to your own work. It's true that the best way to learn how to write a movie script is by doing it! Finally, I cover the best way to pitch your idea to producers or agents to get the best results. The industry appetite for new material is surging upwards over the last couple of years and studios need new writers. Scriptwriting isn't such a difficult thing - if you're organized and understand the industry requirements. You can do it - I'll show you how! What Will I Learn? Layout screenwriting script to the correct format and learn scriptwriting How to apply the three act structure to film scriptwriting Know how to analyze scriptwriting examples - movie script screenplay (Die Hard) Submit a screenplay to a scriptwriting agent or producer How to write a screenwriting pitch letter How to write a screenplay filled with with conflict and drama How to use online tools to help with screenwriting Requirements Students should have a good command of written English Who is the target audience? Beginners who want to learn film scriptwriting Scriptwriting beginners wanting to write for the movies How To Write A Movie Script Intro To The Course : ' How To Write A Movie Script : Film Scriptwriting 00:05:00 Story Telling When Screenwriting 00:05:00 The Importance Of The Story Arc In Screenwriting 00:10:00 Screenwriting - How To Transfer The Story To A Movie Script Characters and Setup 00:08:00 Script Formatting and Directions 00:08:00 Scriptwriting Pro Tips 00:07:00 Screenwriting - Movie Script Analysis, Tools and Submission Die Hard Analysis 00:12:00 Amazon Storywriter 00:07:00 Script Submission 00:04:00