Dubai | 07/03/2010

Introduction to Screenwriting. In this introductory session we will cover the general terminology, screenplay format and basic screenwriting concepts.

Writing Workshop: The 3-Act Structure
This basic session will introduce participants to what is the predominant structure of commercial screenplays. In addition, we will cover all the necessary elements required to start writing such as style and writers’ resources.

Film Script Analysis
Prior to this intermediate session participants will be required to read an assigned script and watch the corresponding film. During the session we will analyze the structure of the script and how the script was translated to film. Each session will feature a different script and film and can therefore be repeated. It’s required to have taken either Module 1 or 2 prior to participating.

Genre
This intermediate module will introduce participants to the concept of genre, various genres and their characteristics. Each individual session will cover a different genre and can therefore be taken multiple times. It’s required to have taken either Module 1 or 2 prior to participating.

Masterclass
Once a regular group of participants has been established we can add a masterclass: a weekly session during which two scripts written by participants will be reviewed in depth by the group.

Registration
For more information or to RSVP, please email events@shelter.ae or call 04-434 5655
About Narain Jashanmal

A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in Screenwriting. Additionally, he completed a number of writing workshops with the Writer's Network at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. In 2001, was a semi-finalist to the prestigious Chesterfield Screenwriting fellowship.

Narain wrote, co-produced, edited and directed the 2002 feature film REFUGE starring Sarita Chowdhury (Mississippi Masala, Kama Sutra, A Perfect Murder) which played at various film festivals including the Calcutta Film Festival.

He co-wrote MAUJ: THE YOGA OF SEX, LOVE AND MARRIAGE for Mumbai-based production company Popcorn filmed entertainment.
His other screenplays include: A FEW DAYS IN EARLY OCTOBER and MEMBRANE.

Dates
Module 1: Sunday 7th March7.30pm - 9.30pm (free)
Module 2: Sunday 14th March 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Module 3: Sunday 21st March 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Module 4: Sunday 28th March 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Fees
Module 1 is free of charge
150 AED each or 400 AED if Module 2 - 4 are booked in advance
Shelter Members receive a 10% discount
Please arrange payment for the workshop at Shelter at least 48 hours in advance to cofirm your place

For any queries or to book your place on the course, contact 04-434 5655 or events@shelter.ae

Start Time: Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 7:30pm
End Time: Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 9:30pm
Location: Shelter, 209, 318th Road, Al Quoz Industrial 4, Dubai