Course tutor Rob Ritchie, former Head of Screenwriting at the National Film and Television School, will guide you through the process of developing a short film script to industry standard during these special one-off courses taking place in Barrow-in-Furness and in Lancaster, with 15 places available on each course.

The 3 day courses will be followed by a 1 day intensive masterclass for all trainees on the principles of pitching and securing commissions. Held in Barrow, this session will give you a chance to meet up with people from both courses to network and share ideas.

Additional places are available to attend the 1 day masterclass only simply by registering with Signal Films.

About the course:

Tutor Rob Ritchie, a former Head of Screenwriting at the National Film and Television School which has been described as the world leader in high-end media training, will give professional tuition and lead group discussion in analysing the technical and character elements of your story. As a writer, Rob’s screenplays include the award winning drama-documentary Who Bombed Birmingham? (Granada/HBO) and he is currently Story Consultant for Little Bird Film and Television, Script Adviser on a number of independent feature films and part of The Script Factory London team.

This course will examine different approaches to short film narrative including genre, length, tone, style and subject matter. It is aimed at writers who are developing their screenwriting skills who have a script they wish to work up to a standard where they feel confident to submit it to commissioners and writing competitions.

About the masterclass:

The secret of writing a successful screenplay is sought after by ever-growing numbers of writers and enthusiasts.

Join the former Head of Screenwriting at the National Film and Television School (described as the world leader in high-end media training), Rob Richie for a one-day masterclass aimed at writers who want the inside track on what makes a winning script.

The principles of pitching and securing commissions will be explored in detail, with practical examples of what gets made and why, and invaluable advice on how to pitch your script and perfect your selling skills.