Film Screenwriting: Writing and Business of Screenwriting

Master the art of feature film screenwriting with insights from industry veteran Jeffrey Reddick. Learn script writing, business nuances, and marketability strategies.

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Brief Summary

In this course, you'll dive into the world of screenwriting, from crafting your script to understanding the film industry. With Jeffrey Reddick's guidance, you'll learn how to position your work to become a feature film, and you'll get the scoop on what makes a script marketable.

Key Points

  • Learn how to write a script step-by-step.
  • Understand the film industry and how to sell your script.
  • Explore different film genres and their unique characteristics.
  • Get insights on the rewriting process to refine your script.
  • Discover how to navigate the business side of film, including studios and unions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Write a feature film script from scratch.
  • Gain knowledge on how to market and register your script.
  • Identify different film genres and their expectations.
  • Understand how rewrites can improve your script.
  • Familiarize yourself with the business end of screenwriting.

About This Course

Learn how to to write a script, register it, and position it to become a feature film.

Working as a professional feature film screenwriter demands an understanding of development, rewrites, genres, marketability, drafts, studios, unions, and much more. This class provides a thorough explanation of all facets of the unique business of being a professional feature film screenwriter. 

Jeffrey Reddick Film Screenwriter

Jeffrey  Reddick has worked in the entertainment industry for over 23 years. He spent  the first 12 of those years working at New Line Cinema before rising to fame by  creating the Final  Destination film franchise. To date, there have been four Final Destination sequels,  which have grossed over $650 million worldwide.

Reddick's  entry in to the film industry came after watching A Nightmare on Elm Street at age 14 and  typing a 10-page prequel which he submitted to New Line Cinema. Though  rejected, the submission started an ongoing relationship with then Chairman,  Robert Shaye, and resulted in an internship at the age of 19.  Reddick  received a well rounded education in the entertainment industry.  During his tenure at New Line Cinema, he worked in home video,  development, accounting, TV and marketing.

Reddick  is a member of the Writers Guild of America and has sold or optioned dozens of  projects for film and television. Other credits include Lions Gate  Entertainment's teen thrillerTamara,  the remake of the George Romero classic Day  of the Dead, USA Networks'Return  to Cabin by the Lake.  Reddick  also adapted the novel Nine for  Constantin Film and served as a supervising producer on the TV series Dante's Cove.

Recently, Reddick had a supernatural TV series  called Near Death in development with producer Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures.   Prior to that, he had an animated series, The  Guardians, in development at The Cartoon Network.

  • Learn the structure of for writing Feature Films

  • Understand the Business of Film

  • Understand the components of a script

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Faith in Dreams Edutainment is an innovative production company that creates entertainment projects and resources that help shape the future. Entertainment career opportunities now more than ever expand beyond the doors of Hollywood. The growth of the industry has brought about productions that span throughout the world. Producers, agents, writers, and other key positions are all expected to understand their...

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ui-avatar of Glenn Alan Blackshear
Glenn A. B.
5.0
1 year ago

Engaging speaker with great information.

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ui-avatar of Emily Harris
Emily H.
5.0
3 years ago

I am really enjoying this course and learning so much from it!

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ui-avatar of Ashwin Iyer
Ashwin I.
3.5
4 years ago

Great set of information for beginners .

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ui-avatar of Leemon Peterson Sr.
Leemon P. S.
5.0
4 years ago

Jeffery was excellent in his explanation of clearing up a lot of things any screenwriter trying to get into the business should know. He shared a lot of valuable information that only comes from experience. Thank you Jeffrey! Daniel L Stone

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ui-avatar of Barbara Kibira
Barbara K.
4.5
4 years ago

It's a friend giving you script advise.

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ui-avatar of Jurgen Smith
Jurgen S.
4.0
5 years ago

It's not bad, but up to now, I haven't learned anything special which other similar courses didn't cover.

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ui-avatar of Marcello Bailey
Marcello B.
5.0
5 years ago

great insight loved every moment

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ui-avatar of Vuyo Yokwe
Vuyo Y.
5.0
6 years ago

It answered most questions I had about the 3Act structure.

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ui-avatar of Ola Podgorska
Ola P.
4.5
6 years ago

Yes - concise, well presented and informative. Would recommend above others on the site.

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ui-avatar of Josh Nielson
Josh N.
5.0
7 years ago

Very to the point, and covers all bases cogently. Something that Ai will visit again for sure.

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