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SUMMARY:"Craft of Scene Writing" Book Signing & Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of networking and learning at CCAC South campus (Community College of Allegheny County) with author and script consultant\, Jim Mercurio. Jim will be leading a lecture on screenwriting called ‘Breaking the Rules with Style’. His new book “The Craft of Scene Writing” will be available for purchase at discount and there will be a raffle for his 10-hr screenwriting DVD set with all proceeds going to Carnegie Screenwriters. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. \nEvent is free but registration on Eventbrite is required. \nMany thanks to our host and co-sponsor\, CCAC\, and to PJ Gaynard. \n \nShare this:Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
URL:https://www.carnegiescreenwriters.com/event/craft-scene-writing-book-signing-release-party/
LOCATION:CCAC South Campus\, 1750 Clairton Road\, West Mifflin\, PA\, 15122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book release,Screenwriting Class
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SUMMARY:SCENE WRITING CLASS & FUNDRAISER FOR LAURIE AND DENNIS
DESCRIPTION:CSW is holding a scene writing class led by screenwriter\, filmmaker and story analyst Jim Mercurio. The event is a fundraiser for Laurie Smith and Dennis Greene who lost everything in a Christmas Day fire. All proceeds go to them. \n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/scene-writing-class-fundraiser-for-laurie-and-dennis-tickets-42120194636?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing\n \n \n\nSCENE WRITING CLASS & FUNDRAISER FOR LAURIE AND DENNIS\nCarnegie Screenwriters presents Advanced Scene Writing with Jim Mercurio. This event is a benefit for local filmmakers Laurie Smith Greene and Dennis Greene whose home in McKees Rocks was destroyed by a fire on Christmas Day. They lost everything in the fire and need our help. All proceeds from the event will go directly to Laurie and Dennis to help them rebuild their lives.\nLaurie is a filmmaker who has worked on Carnegie Screenwriters projects with us including “Test 89” for the 48 Hour Film Project (she won Best Cinematography) and “Silent Tales” the documentary about the Richland Cemetery in Dravosburg. Jim Mercurio is an award-winning filmmaker and story analyst whose book The Craft of Scene Writing will be released later this year.\nAdvanced Scene Writing – Four-hour Class with Lecture\, Clips and Discussion\nDATE: Saturday\, January 27\nTIME: 11 AM – 4 PM (Lunch Provided)\nLOCATION: The Wilkins School Community Center\n7604 Charleston Ave.\nPittsburgh\, PA 15218\nhttps://wsccpgh.org/\nPRICE: $25\nThere are a limited number of seats and we want to make accurate plans for lunch\, so please sign up online. Walk-ins welcome\, but pre-registration is preferred.\nABOUT THE CLASS\nDon’t think of scene writing as a specialty or niche craft applicable for only storytellers of short-form narratives such as commercials\, skits\, sketches and shorts. It is for everyone who uses the principles of narrative in their work — editors\, composers\, songwriters\, actors\, directors\, producers\, novelists\, and of course screenwriters — ALL STORYTELLERS.\nScene writing is storytelling in its purest form.\nHow can you masterfully “turn” a 100-page script if you can’t master the climactic “turn” of a 3-page story?\nThe nitty-gritty craft principles of scene writing helps writers succeed both creatively and professionally. This class focuses on craft\, and craft usually takes care of much of the business side. Jack Nicholson says he won’t do a movie unless it has at least five amazing moments. The scenes in your script have to be as good as its structure. Structure alone does not lead to a great screenplay.\nRegardless of the specific state of the industry\, the spec market always favors a script that is ready to go and writers who can deliver a near-flawless\, ready-to-shoot draft. It’s not enough to have only a cool concept. A polished script with bulletproof execution can skip the development process and allows producers or agents to submit it immediately to actors or directors — the linchpins of the packaging process — whose involvement can lead to a sale and production\nCreate more emotional scenes and hone your unique voice while giving your script the best chance to succeed in the competitive spec market.\nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\n\nWorking definition of a scene and its elements\nThe source and essence of surprise and organics reversals\nThe importance of climax and how to accentuate it\nHow to “break the rules” like Woody Allen\, Quentin Tarantino and David Mamet do\nNew principles like “smashability\,” extended beats and writing to concept\nRewriting strategies for your scenes\n\nIf you cannot afford the fee\, contact Jim (jim (at) jamespmercurio.com)\, and we will make it work.\nUpdates will be posted on the Carnegie Screenwriters Facebook Page and via email.\n\nShare this:Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
URL:https://www.carnegiescreenwriters.com/event/scene-writing-class-fundraiser-laurie-dennis/
LOCATION:Wilkins School Community Center\, 7604 Charleston Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Screenwriting Class
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