Script Writing for Short Films


2 evening classes (two hours each class)

Script Writing for Short Films with Geoff Bartlett
Evening classes (once a week) for 2 weeks
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Fee: $165 (includes GST)

Next available course:
Thursday 13 May 2010


What will you learn from this course?

  • Do you love films?
  • Do you dream of seeing your ideas on the big screen?
  • Have you got a brilliant story that's just waiting to be turned into a movie?
Your first foray into the world of screen writing is the short film. Before you pen Gladiator, Star Wars or Slumdog Millionaire, it’s ideal to cut your teeth on short films. This is how many successful film-makers get into the industry and, sometimes, it’s your short film that will get people to pay attention to your talent.

Maybe you’re interested in making a short film but you’re not sure where to start? This intensive and entertaining seminar will show you how to craft short film screenplays from scratch and provide insights on the best ways to fine tune your script and get it made.

This course will cover:

  • how to select and develop suitable ideas for a short film
  • what narrative elements you need in a short film screenplay (characters, plot, dialogue etc)
  • what technical elements you must consider in a short film screenplay (locations, props, budget etc)
  • the roles of the writer/director/producer and how they interact
  • getting your film seen and sold

Who presents this course?

This course is presented by Geoff Bartlett who has written for several Australian TV shows and produced three short films. Two were semi finalists at Tropfest and one screened in competition at Flickerfest. They were also bought by Foxtel (The Comedy Channel), ABC TV, Qantas, Telstra and Japanese TV.

This course is held at the Sydney Writers' Centre in our professional harbourside training rooms in the evenings.

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Course dates and fees

Script Writing for Short Films with Geoff Bartlett
Evening classes (once a week) for 2 weeks
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Fee: $165 (includes GST)

Next available course:

Thursday 13 May 2010



Rave reviews about Script Writing for Short Films:

"Geoff's real world experience was invaluable and worth the price alone."
- Chris Bradford

"The presenters information was very practical, he knew what he was talking about and came across genuinely interested and helpful. I have a better idea of the steps involved in the overall process."
- David Owens

"It was fantastic to understand the process of a short film and how ideas become reality. Before this course I had a few vague ideas for short films. I know what to do next if I want to enter Tropfest!Also have a range of resources from the presenter which will be invaluable."
- Katie Whiffen