Narrative Scriptwriter and Storyteller
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Curs adolescenți: Narrative Scriptwriter and Storyteller

Bring Your Stories to Life on the Big Screen.

The Narrative Scriptwriter and Storyteller course (Scriptwriting) is designed for teenagers with a passion for creative and narrative writing, offering them the opportunity to learn how to craft powerful stories for film and television. Specifically tailored for those just beginning their journey in scriptwriting, this course provides the fundamentals of creative and screenplay writing—from developing characters to mastering the proper format for a short film script. In an interactive setting, you will practice, revise, and receive feedback as you work on your own short film project. By the end of the course, you will have a draft script ready for pre-production and a solid foundation in the film industry.

Course Level: Beginner

Age Requirement: 14 – 18 years old

Fee: €300

Limited Spots Available: 30 participants

*Please note that signing up does not guarantee selection for the course.
*As part of the selection process, the applicants will be contacted by Antena Academy for a friendly conversation.
*Graduates of this course will receive a 20% discount on future courses.
*Depending on the number of participants, Antena Academy holds the right to adjust the course start date. Any changes will be communicated via email a few days in advance.
Full payment is required before the course begins.

 

What You Will Master:

  • Fundamentals of Creative Writing and Scriptwriting: Learn the essential elements of narratology, narrative construction, and screenplay writing—from structuring a story to creating memorable characters.
  • Developing a Short Film: Work on your own short film script from concept to final draft, utilizing feedback and revisions.
  • Audio-Visual Writing and Visual Storytelling: Discover how to translate a story into a captivating audio-visual format and create scenes that come to life on screen.
  • Pre-production Project: Create a comprehensive project booklet, including a synopsis, directorial treatment, mood board, and casting proposals, to prepare for your film’s pre-production.
  • Introduction to the Film and Media Industry: Gain insights into how the film industry works, how to prepare for future projects, and how to navigate the production process.

What Skills You Will Gain:

  • Creative and Narrative Writing: Learn how to craft captivating, well-structured stories for various media formats.
  • Character Development: Discover how to create complex characters with engaging narrative arcs that support your story.
  • Screenplay Format and Structure: Master the proper formatting of a screenplay, including building logical sequences and developing a coherent narrative.
  • Visual Storytelling: Develop the ability to write visual scenes that effectively blend emotion with action for the screen.
  • Feedback and Revision: Practice improving your screenplay based on constructive feedback and learn techniques for effective revisions.
  • Film Project Preparation: Acquire practical skills in developing a complete project booklet ready for pre-production presentation.
  • Understanding the Film Industry: Gain a foundational understanding of industry practices, equipping you with the knowledge necessary to advance as a screenwriter.

online 5 weeks

Lecturer
Iulia Rugină
Screenwriter and Storyteller

Iulia Rugină holds a Master's degree and a Ph.D. in Cinematography. She has written and directed 12 short films, including Captivi de Crăciun (2010) and Să mori de dragoste rănită (2014); three feature films; the series Love Building (2013, 2014) and Breaking News (2017); as well as a...

Lecturer
Iulia Rugină
Screenwriter and Storyteller

Iulia Rugină holds a Master's degree and a Ph.D. in Cinematography. She has written and directed 12 short films, including Captivi de Crăciun (2010) and Să mori de dragoste rănită (2014); three feature films; the series Love Building (2013, 2014) and Breaking News (2017); as well as a...

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What are the next steps?

To enroll in the Narrative Scriptwriter and Storyteller course (Scriptwriting), teenagers aged 14 to 18 must complete the following task. In addition, future students will be contacted by Antena Academy for a friendly conversation about their expectations, objectives, and interests.

1. Submit a motivation letter (as personal as possible), approximately one A4 page long, in which you share your relationship with writing and explain why you want to participate in this course.

*Nice to have, but not mandatory: an original text, approximately one A4 page long, which may include a short story, a journal entry, a poem, or an excerpt from a larger text.

When does the course begin and how long does it last?

The Narrative Scriptwriter and Storyteller course (Scriptwriting), taught by lecturer Iulia Rugină, begins in April and lasts for 5 weeks.

How many times per week is the course held and what is the duration of each session?

The Narrative Scriptwriter and Storyteller course (Scriptwriting) is taught twice a week and lasts for 5 weeks.

What is the course fee?

The fee for enrolling in the Narrative Scriptwriter and Storyteller course (Scriptwriting) is 300 Euro.

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