I’m back from Dublin where I had a great time running my Thriller and Comedy workshops for an audience of writers, directors, story editors and producers selected by Screen Skills Ireland. Feedback from
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I’m back from Amsterdam, where I had the pleasure of delivering a second edition of my Advanced Development Workshop to a lively group of experienced Dutch filmmakers. Many thanks again to Doreen Boonekamp
Advanced Development Workshop in Amsterdam for the Netherlands Film Fund Read More
Last week in Dublin I delivered a 3-day Advanced Development Workshop for Screen Skills Ireland that went really well. The participants were a wonderful group of fourteen experienced writers, directors, producers, story
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Just a quick word to congratulate writer-director Marco Bellocchio, producers Beppe Caschetto & Simone Gattoni and the team at IBC Movies / Kavac Films for the selection of The Traitor (Il Traditore)
The Traitor in competition at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival Read More
I really enjoyed talking to Alex Ferrari for his Bulletproof Screenplay podcast, hosted on the Indy Film Hussle website. He was eager to find out more about the Story-Type Method but we also
How to Master Story Structure – Bulletproof Screenplay Podcast Read More
I’ve just returned from an exhilarating Series LAB in Brussels: Twenty producer/writer teams from fourteen different Creative Europe supported countries keen to pitch their TV Series, widen their professional network and get
Series LAB 2018 for Creative Europe Read More
Another year, another reinvigorating experience at the latest ACE Producers Content Development Workshop in Helsinki! I delivered my 3-day Advanced Development Workshop to a lively group of 18 experienced feature film producers from 13
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It’s always a great pleasure for me to return to Ireland. This time I delivered my 3-day Advanced Development Workshop in Galway to a wonderful group of Film and TV writers, directors, producers
Advanced Development Workshop for Creative Europe – Media Office Galway Read More
Following my sessions on thriller and comedy writing last year, I’m delighted to be invited back to the festival this year. I’ll be introducing the Story-Type Method itself, in a presentation titled
Reclaim Your Creative Freedom at the London Screenwriters’ Festival Read More
I’m back from Munich where I gave a 2-hour presentation based on my 2-day workshop, Writing a Successful Thriller. Many thanks to Ingeborg Degener and Ewa Szurogajlo from Creative Europe Desk Munich
Writing a Successful Thriller at the Munich Film Festival for Creative Europe Read More
I’m back from sunny Amsterdam, where I had the pleasure of delivering my Advanced Development Workshop to a lovely group of very experienced Dutch filmmakers. Many thanks to Doreen Boonekamp and Gitta
Advanced Development Workshop in Amsterdam for the NL Film Fund Read More
I’ve decided to use some footage from my 2-hour presentation on writing thrillers at the London Screenwriters’ Festival to introduce the Story-Type Method in The Structurator, my interactive story tool. It’s a
Revamped Structurator and Thrilling Intro Read More
Happy New Year everyone!This week, I’m back from the Czech Republic where I had a wonderful time delivering a 3-day Advanced Development Workshop specifically designed for a group of producers and writer-directors at Film Kolektiv,
Advanced Development Workshop in Prague for Film Kolektiv Read More
I’m back from Dublin where I had the pleasure to run an Animation version of my 3-day Advanced Development Workshop, for an audience of experienced writers, directors, story editors and producers working with
Animation Advanced Development Workshop for Screen Training Ireland Read More
Just back from Helsinki… I had an amazing time at the latest ACE Producers Content Development Workshop! I delivered my 3-day Advanced Development Workshop to an impressive group of 16 experienced feature film producers
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I had a fantastic time at the festival, with a wonderful audience for both sessions and very positive feedback from the participants. Here is a selection of quotes from some of the
Thriller and Comedy Sessions at the London Screenwriter’s Festival Read More
In addition to the Comedy Session announced a few days ago, I’m delighted to announce that the London Screenwriters’ Festival has invited me to talk about writing thrillers. This session is scheduled on
Writing a Thriller That Producers Want to Produce and Audiences Want to Watch Read More
I’m thrilled to be invited by the London Screenwriters’ Festival to talk about comedy writing. This session is scheduled on Saturday the 16th of September 2017 at 10:30 (Herringham Hall). If you plan
Just Kidding: Writing Cracking Comedy Features and TV Read More
I’m back from Dublin where I really enjoyed running our new Thriller and Comedy workshops for an audience of writers, directors, story editors and producers selected by Screen Training Ireland. Some of the
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It’s Groundhog Day! To celebrate one of my favorite movies, I’ve decided to offer a free case study of the film, as analysed in Screenwriting Unchained, my book on story structure and
Free Case Study of Groundhog Day Read More
I’m just back from Dublin where I ran my 3-day Advanced Development Workshop, for an audience of development executives, story editors and producers selected by Screen Training Ireland (now Screen Skills Ireland).
Advanced Development Workshop for Screen Training Ireland Read More
The Story-Type Method® European tour continues! I’ve just done my 3-day Advanced Development Workshop for sixteen experienced feature film producers gathering in Paris from all over Europe (Turkey, Germany, France, Norway, Italy,
Advanced Development Workshop for ACE in Paris Read More
After the iFeatures workshop in the UK in July, I’m starting a Story-Type Method® European tour! Just back from a wonderful few days in Oslo running our Advanced Development Workshop for a talented group
Advanced Development Workshop for FilmLab Norway Read More
Just finished running an Advanced Development Workshop for the latest selection of iFeatures UK filmmakers (writers, directors and producers of twelve feature film projects). Thanks everyone for inviting me to contribute to such an exciting
Advanced Development Workshop for iFeatures Read More
