3-Month Screenwriting Program (Weekend Course)

This comprehensive screenwriting program is designed for aspiring screenwriters, filmmakers, and professionals who want to master the craft of writing for cinema. It provides in-depth training on storytelling, screenplay structure, character development, and dialogue writing, with special insights into the Kannada Film Industry’s unique narrative styles.

Unlike basic weekend certification programs, this course is on par with professional diploma programs, ensuring students gain the knowledge and skills required to become industry-ready screenwriters.

Fundamentals of Screenwriting


Understand the core principles of storytelling, screenplay formatting, and structuring narratives for films, web series, and short films.

Genre Writing & Adaptation

Explore various film genres, learn to adapt novels, real-life stories, and folklore into screenplays, with a focus on Kannada cinema.

Character Development & Dialogue Writing

Learn to create compelling characters, write engaging dialogues, and develop multi-dimensional personalities that resonate with audiences.

Script Breakdown & Revisions

Understand how to refine scripts, incorporate feedback, and prepare final drafts ready for pitching and production.

Scene Construction & Screenplay Structure

Master the techniques of scene writing, pacing, plot progression, and the three-act structure essential for impactful storytelling.

Industry Pitching & Career Guidance

Gain insights into the Kannada and Indian film industry, learn how to pitch screenplays to directors and producers, and understand copyright laws.

MODULE - 1

FOUNDATIONS OF SCREENWRITING (Weeks 1-3)

📍 Objective: Understand the fundamentals of storytelling, film structure, and screenplay formatting.

  • What is Screenwriting? The Role of a Writer in Filmmaking
  • The Three-Act Structure: Beginning, Middle & End
  • Understanding Character Arcs & Conflict
  • Elements of a Strong Story: Premise, Theme & Emotion
  • Film Genres & How They Influence Storytelling
  • Introduction to Screenplay Formatting (Final Draft, Celtx, etc.)
  • Case Study: Storytelling in Kannada Cinema vs. Global Cinema

✔️ Develop a Story Premise & Logline
✔️ Write a 1-Page Scene Following Proper Formatting

MODULE - 2

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT & SCENE STRUCTURE (Weeks 4-6)

📍 Objective: Learn how to create compelling characters and write engaging scenes.

  • Protagonist, Antagonist & Supporting Characters
  • Building Emotion & Motivation in Character Development
  • Writing Strong Dialogues: Subtext, Conflict & Natural Flow
  • Scene Construction: Setting, Action & Dialogue Balance
  • The Role of Backstory & Character Growth
  • Differences in Character Writing: Commercial vs. Art Cinema
  • Case Study: Iconic Characters in Kannada & Indian Cinema

✔️ Create a Detailed Character Sketch (Protagonist & Antagonist)
✔️ Write a Two-Character Scene with Conflict

MODULE - 3

SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE & ADVANCED TECHNIQUES (Weeks 7-9)

📍 Objective: Learn how to structure a screenplay for feature films, short films, and web series.

  • Act Breaks, Plot Points & Narrative Flow
  • Writing for Different Mediums: Feature Films vs. OTT/Web Series
  • How to Build Suspense, Emotion & Drama in a Script
  • Flashbacks, Non-Linear Storytelling & Parallel Narratives
  • Writing Powerful Opening & Closing Scenes
  • Case Study: Successful Screenplays from Kannada & Indian Cinema

✔️ Write a 5-Minute Short Film Script with a Proper Story Arc
✔️ Rewrite & Polish an Existing Scene with Feedback

MODULE - 4

DIALOGUES, SUBTEXT & WRITING FOR ACTORS (Weeks 10-11)

📍 Objective: Learn how to craft impactful dialogues and develop scripts with actor performances in mind.

  • Writing Dialogues that Sound Natural & Engaging
  • Using Subtext to Add Depth to Conversations
  • The Power of Silence & Non-Verbal Communication in Scripts
  • Writing for Different Genres: Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Action
  • Adapting Real-Life Stories into Screenplays
  • Case Study: Dialogue Masterpieces in Kannada & Indian Cinema
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✔️ Rewrite a Scene with Stronger Dialogue & Subtext
✔️ Write a Monologue for a Character & Get It Performed

MODULE - 5

PITCHING, INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS & FINAL PROJECT (Week 12)

📍 Objective: Learn how to present scripts to producers, filmmakers, and OTT platforms.

  • How to Write a Compelling Pitch & Synopsis
  • Film Festivals, Screenwriting Competitions & OTT Markets
  • The Business of Screenwriting: Contracts, Copyrights & Legal Rights
  • Networking & Collaborating with Directors & Producers
  • Understanding the Kannada Film Industry’s Market for Writers
  • How to Sell Your Screenplay & Get Your First Break
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✔️ Prepare a Screenplay Pitch for an Industry Panel
✔️ Final Project: Write a 10-Page Short Film Script

FINAL PROJECT
&
CERTIFICATION 🎓

📌 Each student will complete a short film script (10-15 pages) as a final project, which will be reviewed and critiqued by industry professionals.

🎓 Upon completion, students will receive a "Diploma in Screenwriting" along with career assistance and networking opportunities.

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