WANT TO WRITE A TV DRAMA PILOT?

The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to be able to nail it.
 
We all need deadlines, to haul us away from those pesky displacement activities and compel us to finally pursue that great idea, the one that’s been percolating away in the back of our brain for months.
 
This 4-step package is suitable for script writers of all levels, from first timers to those with prior credits who prefer not to work in isolation.
 
You will receive professional, one-to-one feedback and guidance on your TV drama pilot as you progress from initial idea through series treatment to producing a blueprint Step Outline from which to write your first draft.

COURSE CONTENT

The programme involves the following four-step programme:
SESSION 1 - INTRODUCTION DAY
(Sunday 15 September)
  • A one day Masterclass in designing a TV drama series - considering everything from style, tone and genre to markets and ratings.  We will also do some work on writing pitch documents, to prepare you for your "homework".

SESSION 2 - THE PITCH​
(Sunday 22 September)
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  • Submit a pitch/outline of your idea (or two, if you’re not sure which one to pursue) for a TV drama series, by Friday 20 September. This document should be up to one page in length - you'll receive tips on what it should contain at the previous session.
  • In Session 2 (Sunday 22 September) discuss your story in detail and discover ways to develop your concept and characters.

SESSION 3 - THE TREATMENT 
​(Sunday 29 September)

  • Submit your two-three page treatment encapsulating the series concept by Friday 27 September.
  • In Session 3 (Sunday 29 September) receive feedback and guidance on your treatment and how best to further develop your story and characters. Learn about story beats and get practical experience in writing a Step Outline

SESSION 4 - THE STEP OUTLINE 
(Sunday 6 October)
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  • Submit a step outline (AKA a Scene Breakdown or Scene x Scene document) detailing each scene for a (max) one hour pilot episode of your TV drama by Friday 4 October. This document will become the blueprint from which to write your script. You will receive guidance on this step of the process if you haven't done one before
  • You will receive feedback PLUS a 1-2-1 tutorial, during which you will be able to troubleshoot any story or character issues.
 
You can then proceed to writing the first draft of your script, with clear characters, story and structure all in place. ​

Please note: preparation work will be required prior to  sessions and all deadlines must be met.
PRICES
STANDARD: £350
CONCESSION: £320
*We offer the concessionary rate to all usual Concessions as well as to members of these affiliated organisations.  If you are a member of one of these organisations, please book at the concessionary rate and show your membership card to the course tutor at registration.
VENUE:
Chesham, Bucks (one hour from central London on the Metropolitan line, in the Chiltern Hills). 

DATES

NEXT START DATE: 15th September 2019
Course runs for 5 weeks (including feedback tutorial)

TO BOOK: CLICK ON APPROPRIATE "ADD TO CART" BUTTON ABOVE AND MAKE PAYMENT. YOU WILL RECEIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM YOUR TUTOR WITHIN 2 DAYS.
FURTHER DETAILS
Email Anji.LomanField@euroscript.co.uk
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ABOUT ANJI
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​Anji Loman Field has been writing drama for television, radio and film for over two decades. A former contract writer for EastEnders, she has also written for BBC’s Holby City and Doctors, for whom she occasionally still writes.

 

​She penned 40 episodes of Taste of Life for BBC Media Action in Cambodia and was the creator and show-runner of BBC MA's House of Many Windows, set in Vietnam. She is currently developing original projects for TV, radio and film.

Anji has taught at the London Institute (LCP), West Herts College, the RCA, the Central Film School and for BBC Media Action in South East Asia and North Africa. Her former students include Mike Bullen, creator of Cold Feet and writer/producer/director Sean McConville (Deadline; The Quiet Hour).  www.anjilomanfield.com