SCREENPLAY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE INSIDE OUT - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Description

"Screenplay Development from the Inside Out" is a five-week online course (beginning July 22 - August 19) from ESE FILM WORKSHOPS ONLINE.

This workshop is for the writer, producer or director who has either written a screenplay, novel or short film or is ready to sell a project they have under option and is ready to submit their material to agents, production companies and studios. Based upon their critically acclaimed book, I Liked It, Didn't Love It (Screenplay Development From The Inside Out), students will learn about each of the players at studios, production companies and agencies. In addition to what happens to screenplays and material submitted to each studio and/or production company, students will gain hands on experience in writing loglines, queries, coverage, development notes as well as learning the importance of structure, researching companies, and studying the methods necessary to become successful writers, producers and directors. This class will also give students the tools necessary to start a producing or development career.

All ESE FILM WORKSHOPS ONLINE courses have one-on-one interface with Edwards and Skerbelis! Therefore, students have ongoing access to these two industry professionals for the length of the courses, which usually runs 4 to 6 weeks each.

"Screenplay Development from the Inside Out" will cover such topics as:

- The steps a screenplay or novel goes through when it is submitted to a studio or production company;
- What are the considerations readers and executives look for in screenplays;
- Why the logline is important for sparking interest;
- Writing coverage and development notes;
- How do agents and managers work;
- Importance of networking and how to do it.

The cost for this 5-week online course is $300. For more information, visit www.esentertainment.net

All ESE FILM WORKSHOPS ONLINE courses have one-on-one interface with Edwards and Skerbelis! Therefore, students have ongoing access to these two industry professionals for the length of the courses, which usually runs 4 to 6 weeks each. ESE provides professional instruction in film without leaving your home. Offering user-friendly web access, students need only know how to "click, type, download and read." For more information or to register for ESE Film Workshops Online courses visit www.esentertainment.net

About the Instructors:
A graduate of California Institute of the Arts, Rona Edwards was Vice President of Creative Affairs for Emmy-winning actor, John Larroquette, Emmy-winning producer, Fern Field and Oscar-winning producer, Michael Phillips. With nine movies to her credit, including Out of Sync (VH1) and The Companion (USA/SciFi), she set-up up a feature Matchmakers at Warner Bros. as well as developed the movie Blind Trust which aired in 2007 on Lifetime Television. She is developing two documentaries (Unforgettable and Military Nurses) as well as a mini series on the true story of Richard the Third. Recently, she sold a series of books subtitled Crimes of Fashion which she is producing for the Lifetime Movie Network that will air in 2009.

Monika Skerbelis has fifteen years of studio executive experience working in the story department at Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox and running the story department at Universal Pictures. She is the Artistic and Programming Director for the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival and is a producer with Edwards Skerbelis Entertainment (ESE) developing projects. Recently, ESE sold a series of mystery novels subtitled Crimes of Fashion to Lifetime Movie Network scheduled to air in June 2009.

TOGETHER:
Rona Edwards and Monika Skerbelis are the authors of the book, "I Liked It, Didn't Love It (Screenplay Development from the Inside Out)" published by Lone Eagle. Last year, they kicked off ESE FILM WORKSHOPS ONLINE, an online film school helping writers and filmmakers improve their knowledge in 4 to 6 weeks without leaving their home - Just "Click, Type, Download & Read."

Currently, they teach "Introduction to Feature Film Development" at UCLA Extension both on campus and online as well as "Story Development Process" at Riverside Community College and "Basic Screenwriting" on campus at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film & Media Arts. Recently, they formed Edwards Skerbelis Entertainment (ESE) a company dedicated to nurturing filmmakers and screenwriting talent. Their Web site (www.esentertainment.net) offers more conclusive information on how they can help with careers in the entertainment industry with consultations and online workshops.

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