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SCREENWRITING

Taught by Doug Van Bebber
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The class will cover:
  • Screenplay formatting
  • Short film and webisode structure
  • Creating strong characters and dialogue
  • Creating strong conflict
  • Pitching Techniques
​​We all have something to say…What’s your story?
Doug Van Bebber will be teaching a short- film screenwriting class.  In this class, you will learn the ins and outs of the craft of screenwriting--from screenplay structure, to conflict, to writing compelling dialogue. 
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In addition to writing your own short film scripts, you will also have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers from the entertainment industry, including Development Executives and producers from top production companies like HBO, Viacom, and John Legend’s Get Lifted Productions.

We are offering two class times this session: 
  • Every Tuesday from 4pm PST to 7pm PST via Zoom starting February 2nd going through April 27th
  • Every Wednesday from 7pm PST to 10pm PST via Zoom starting January 13th going through March 31st

    Tuesday Class Signup
    February 2nd-April 27th
    4pm-7pm PST via Zoom

Submit

    Wednesday Class Signup
    February 3rd-April 27th
    7pm-10pm PST via Zoom

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Doug Van Bebber is an award-winning writer, producer and director. He has written and produced a number of Emmy nominated series for NBC, ABC and CW Network. His short films have screened at dozens of top film festivals and have been honored with Best Film, Best Screenplay and Audience Choice awards. His films have also been picked up for international distribution including HBO & Showtime and have qualified for an Academy Award nomination.

"Acting is living truthfully under imaginary circumstances" ~ Sanford Meisner

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    • Online Classes >
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      • Characterizations
      • Dialects
      • Improv
      • Monologue Study
      • Scene Interpretation
      • Screenwriting
      • Script Analysis
      • Spoon Rivers
      • Web Series (Kathleen's Meetup)
    • Curriculum >
      • Meisner Training
      • Comedy Program >
        • Comedy Show Reservations
        • Comedy Classes
        • Comedy Staff
      • Film Lab >
        • Enroll in PW Film Lab
        • Artistic Director: Chris Liebe
      • Theatrical Production
    • 120 Hour Film Festival
    • Enroll at Playhouse West : Los Angeles
    • Upcoming Shows and Events >
      • Reservations
    • Co-Founding Directors: Robert Carnegie & Jeff Goldblum
    • Director: Wolfgang Bodison
    • Contact: Los Angeles
    • Playhouse West Podcast
  • Philadelphia
    • Audit a Class at Playhouse West-Philly
    • Enroll / Pay Tuition Online
    • REOPENING PHILLY PLAN
    • Online Classes
    • 40 Day / 40 Night Film Challenge
    • Our Stage Productions
    • Scene Presentations & Upcoming Events >
      • RED screening
    • Voice & Speech
    • Screenwriting Savant
    • Director: Tony Savant and Staff
    • Our Acting Studio & Theater >
      • Screening Room at Playhouse West-Philadelphia
    • Press Room
    • Contact: Philadelphia
  • Film Festivals
    • PWFF - Los Angeles 2019 >
      • 2019 Award Winners and Official Selections
      • 2019 Full Schedule of Events
      • Friday April 26th
      • Saturday April 27th
      • Sunday April 28th
    • PWFF - Philadelphia >
      • 2020 Schedule of Events / Festival Tickets
      • 2020 Awards
      • 2020 Official Selections
      • Past Film Festivals in Philadelphia
    • 120 Hour Film Festival
    • Playhouse West Arts Foundation
  • About
    • History
    • Alumni
    • FAQ
    • Staff
  • Contact