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An Introduction to Screenwriting - Online Course


This online course explores the key concepts and fundamental principles involved in the process of screenwriting.

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Writing Short Films: 7 Rules Successful Filmmakers Follow

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10 Moments of Subjectivity on Film

How 50 Famous Female Characters Were Described in Their Screenplays

Top 10 Opening Shots of All Time

Swimmer (2012)-Lynne Ramsay PLUS Curfew!

Screenplay examples with visuals from the film

Opening Shots Tell Us Everything

Two Cars, One Night (2004)

5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

When the Day Breaks - short film interview

What is an Inciting incident?

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9S5 Cover 23/10/25

Photography Competition

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Duke of Edinburgh Portal

Bronze DofE Enrolment Letter 2025-2026

WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025 Places available

Trip to Athens October 2026

Parents Evening :: Year 12

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