ISABEL DREAN' SCREENWRITING COURSES
HOW TO SELL YOUR SCRIPT WITHOUT A REP
Want to get your screenplay noticed without an agent or manager? This masterclass will teach you the strategies to market and sell your script independently.
Date: September 21st, 2024 10 a.m. (Pacific)
Where: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
Duration: 3 hours
What You Will Learn:
- Understand what producers are truly looking for.
- Learn how to identify and connect with the right industry professionals.
- Refine your logline, comps, and materials to make you shine.
- Discover strategies to get your script read and finally secure those meetings.
- Learn how to effectively network and get your script noticed, even if you're outside of LA.
PRE-RECORDED MASTERCLASS
HOW TO WRITE A CHRISTMAS MOVIE IN 21 DAYS
Are you ready to write a marketable Christmas movie in just three weeks? This class will guide you through a proven process to write quickly without sacrificing quality.
Date: Pre-recorded format available for a limited time.
Where: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
Duration: 3 hours
STRUCTURE WORKSHOP - LIVE ON ZOOM!
HOW TO WRITE A MOVIE IN 70-BEATS
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Unlock the secrets to crafting a compelling screenplay in any genre with my 70 Beats method. This four-week mini-bootcamp is perfect for writers at any level.
When: Starting Thursday September 19 (4 WEEKS)
Where: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
Duration: 2 hours per session
What You Will Learn:
- Break down your story into 70 essential beats for a clear and structured narrative
- Fast writing techniques to meet tight deadlines
- How to transform your concept into a structured, engaging screenplay
Why Learn with Me?
With over 15 years of experience in the film industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record to my teaching. My journey from horror and psychological thrillers to holiday films has given me a unique perspective on screenwriting, and I’ve developed specialized processes that have accelerated my career in remarkable ways.
Proven Success in the Industry
In just 18 months, I saw five of my Christmas scripts produced, including titles like 'Secret Santa,' 'Christmas Beneath The Stars,' and 'The Holiday Swap.' This success didn’t happen by chance—it’s the result of a refined process that I now share in all my courses. My experience in quickly crafting marketable holiday films has not only been personally rewarding but has also helped countless other screenwriters find their footing in the industry.
Isabel's Produced Christmas Movies
What past students say about my classes
"Isabel Drean's masterclass helped me understand the structure of holiday stories that producers are actually looking for. It confirmed the value of lo-tech yellow writing pads and file cards. It taught me a quick writing technique that is transferable from one genre to another. Most of all, the class showed me that writing "within the box" is probably the most "out of the box" approach I could take to improve my plot points and visual storytelling. Isabel is a generous teacher-mentor with a great sense of humor and a great presentation style. With her many tips about strategic time management for writers, I'd recommend her classes to anyone who's serious about pushing their scriptwriting skills to a whole new level."
- Past Participant
"I thoroughly enjoyed the 21 day Christmas writing class! She not only made us aware of the current market for Christmas films, she broke down in a very creative and executable way how we can use her system to write Christmas screenplay in a quick amount of time and not get stuck. I learned a lot and feel confident I can complete a Christmas script (well any script now!) in a reasonable amount of time!"
- M. Evans (writer-director)
"This masterclass was well organized and presented. Everything was relevant to what I need to know about writing a Christmas movie, and selling it. Isabel has a very engaging way about her that made the workshop entertaining and enjoyable. A lot of information was given but with her touches of humor and specific examples of her experiences, the time flew by. I definitely recommend this masterclass."
- Past Participant
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