Summer Screenwriting Workshops

Check back on December 15th for Summer 2010 courses.

Offered by Boston University's College of Communication, Summer Screenwriting Workshops include the Screenwriting Institute and Advanced Screenwriting. Both courses provide an exciting opportunity to master the essential elements of a superior screenplay in an intensive, professional environment.

With the benefit of professional critique and feedback, you will:

  • Maintain a steady writing schedule
  • Present drafts of pages for group review
  • Benefit from group discussion and collaboration
  • Complete a feature-length screenplay

For further details, contact the Screenwriting Program at script@bu.edu.

Screenwriting Institute—Intensive Professional Screenwriting Program

COM CO 510
An intensive 11-week professional screenwriting course where students master the essential elements of a superior screenplay. Design a full-length screenplay, write scenes in a supportive, creative environment, and learn the business of screenwriting. Selected screenplays written in class will have the opportunity of being considered by Hollywood companies. For further details, contact the Screenwriting Program at script@bu.edu. 8 cr.

Read an article about last summer’s screenwriting workshop at BU Today.

Scott Thompson
Assistant Professor of Film
BA, MFA, University of Southern California.
Scott J. Thompson began teaching screenwriting in Los Angeles, while working as a development executive and story consultant for various production companies … More

Advanced Screenwriting

COM FT 553
Prereq: COM CO 510 or submission of screenplay for admission. An intensive screenwriting workshop aimed at those who illustrate a strong understanding of the fundamentals of narrative storytelling. All participants are required to present pages in class, maintain a writing schedule, and complete a first draft of a feature-length screenplay. Based upon discussions and notes received, participants will provide a revision for the final project. Permission required. For further details, contact John Bernstein, Director of the Screenwriting Program at script@bu.edu. 4 cr.