Media Education
Setting the Scene: Writing Stories for Movies
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Every great movie begins with a great story. In this workshop, students discover how filmmakers transform ideas into compelling stories for the screen. Through engaging writing activities, they explore the building blocks of storytelling—including character, conflict, setting, and plot—while creating an original movie story of their own. This workshop inspires creative thinking, strengthens writing skills, and offers a fresh, engaging way to teach storytelling through the exciting world of film.
This workshop is available in-person and online via Zoom.
What to Expect –
Each 60-minute workshop includes a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. To ensure the best experience, we recommend limiting reservations to one class per workshop (up to 30 students). On the day of your workshop, the Teaching Artist will check-in at the front office before navigating to your classroom. The Teaching Artist will arrive 10-15 minutes before the workshop is scheduled to begin, and will quietly set up any needed equipment before beginning their presentation.
If you would like your entire grade level to participate in a workshop, or if you would like to request a date/time or location not listed in the booking calendar, please contact the Media Education Department at [email protected]. We love teaching multiple workshops when visiting your school and we are happy to arrange custom times that better-align with your bell schedule!
This workshop can be facilitated virtually via Zoom. If you would like to schedule a live-virtual “How To Write a Screenplay” workshop, please contact the Media Education Department at [email protected].
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