What do these renowned films and series all have in common?
BILLY ELLIOTT, TONI ERDMANN, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, LADY BIRD, THE GOOD WIFE, GET OUT, ABOUT SCHMIDT, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, ERIN BROCKOVITCH, SIX FEET UNDER, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, AMELIE, THE APARTMENT, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST, THIS IS US, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, and LOST IN TRANSLATION…
They are all transformational, relevant stories with heartfelt, humorous moments.
They all reach international audiences on deep, emotional levels.
They all use the strategies of family drama and character-driven comedy.
Sometimes called dramedies, these stories are either about actual families or character webs that function like surrogate families. But how do you integrate comedy within drama without losing the dramatic momentum or authenticity?
In this two-day seminar, you will learn how to skillfully blend comedy into drama – and how to create and develop these heartwarming, memorable stories -- stories that can transform the way the audience experiences deeply personal themes. Along with lecture, film clips and discussion, you will also experience a series of time-tested storytelling exercises so that you can find ideas and solutions for your own stories.
LEARN HOW TO:
Utilize The Heroine’s Journey creative approach
Connect emotionally to your audience
Orchestrate your characters to reveal your theme
Collaborate more efficiently and effectively
To guide you through the weekend, you’ll receive your personal Transformational Story Playbook that you’ll be able to use on all of your screen projects.You will also receive a Transformational Story Case Study, a comprehensive analysis of Billie Elliott, revealing how you can master the art of humor in drama.
REGISTER NOW TO:
Gain storytelling strategies to immediately apply to your projects
Geel encouraged and confident as you move from script to screen
Capture the creative blueprint of your projects in your Playbook.
Network with other industry professionals.
TOM SCHLESINGER
Tom Schlesinger is writing and co-producing two feature length dramatic comedies — Thief River and Second Line West — for Sunrise Films in Toronto. He is also co-writing and producing a documentary, The Beatles in India. He teaches storytelling workshops at Pixar Animations Studios, Lucasfilm, the Red Bull Media House, the International Film School, the American Film Institute, the DGA and the WGA.
Here's a short clip from Tom's 'Dramedy' workshop:
How do you incorporate Comedy within a Drama? How do we use certain characters to interweave the comedy throughout our stories? Tom Schlesinger is here with another clip from his Dramedy Workshop to help you out!
And here is what others say about working with Tom:
"He’s a great teacher!"
Caroline Link
Writer-Director (Academy Award winner Nowhere in Africa, Academy Award nominee Beyond Silence)
"Working with Tom is worth it’s weight in gold!"
Paul Saltzman
Filmmaker (Prom Night in Mississippi with Morgan Freeman)
"Tom’s wisdom and inspiration guide me on every screenwriting journey."
Pamela Gray
Screenwriter (A Walk on the Moon with Diane Lane, Music of the Heart with Meryl Streep, and Conviction with Hilary Swank)
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity!
Scriptmakers is looking forward to welcoming you in...
