So many people watch films and yet so few know how to write a film well. Film writing is a very specific art form. Using advice from screenwriting experts such as Robert McKee and Christopher Vogler, amongst many others, South African Janet van Eeden has finally developed an effective approach to screenwriting. She co-wrote the recently released multi-million rand ground-breaking film White Lion. She is currently producing her own film A Shot at the Big Time. She has her Masters (Cum Laude) in English and is doing her PHD in Scripting the South African Film.
Cut to the Chase breaks down the essentials of writing for film, using her experience of lecturing over the past six years on film-writing in many tertiary institutions, including AFDA (Johannesburg), UKZN and the Wildlife Film Academy. In a series of nine modules with practical tasks to implement the knowledge given in each section, Van Eeden unlocks the world of film writing for students.
Cut to the Chase includes:
a) A step-by-step writing programme for each student, setting specific tasks for the student after each module, so that the student can build up his or her own film script.
b) At the end of the course, the student will have been guided towards writing a well thought-out first draft script which should be written to internationally acceptable standards. Students dictate their own pace of work.
c) The course includes nine hours of personal tuition. Editing advice will be offered online and guidance towards improving the script is included in the overall price of the course. If the student work requires more intensive attention, extra editing and tuition will be offered at an ad hoc fee at standard industry fees.
Costs:
The nine module course costs R3600.00 which can be paid in instalments @R400 per module. If you pay a one-off fee up front, you get R400 discount, effectively one module free. To register, email below to receive your registration form and invoice or go to http://www.janetvaneeden.com for more information.
Testimonials:
Janet van Eeden doesnt just teach screenwriting . . . she IS screenwriting!
With an impressive list of credits to her name, she is able to bring invaluable first-hand experience to her online course, including many personal examples from her own work. Unlike other one-size-fits-all writing courses, Janet takes a flexible approach which enables learners to work through their own unique story. I can honestly say that if it hadnt been for Janet van Eeden I would not have been able to complete my screenplay, a realisation of a long-held ambition and an accomplishment of which Im very proud. Acting as my mentor, she guided me through the entire process from concept through getting the structure right to finished first draft. Janet van Eedens online course is particularly appropriate for beginners like me but even more advanced writers will have much to gain from her professional training. I could not recommend it highly enough!
Julian Desser
Journalist & Copywriter
United Kingdom
julian@juliandesser.com
‘Janet read two of my scripts. In each case, her feedback was intelligent, constructive and, most important to me, respected the intent of the work. She showed uncanny ability to get inside of the story and suggest subtle improvements to both character and structure. As a result, I was able to make crucial changes and improve both stories’ artistic and market appeal. I could not imagine a more skilful teacher for the art of screenwriting. Norwill I ever again submit a script without her review.’
Mark Lyon
Editor-in-Chief
Cargovision Magazine
Lake Oswego,
United States of America
mlyon@attglobal.net
‘Taking Janet online screenwriting course has proved to be most effective. The module content provided is comprehensive and when combined with Janet humour,considerable energy and commitment makes the whole experience fun as well as highly instructive. As a result, I have now completed my first screenplay of which I am very proud. Janetcourse can be taken at any required pace,which is particularlyimportant when competing with the demands of, for example,a full time job. I highly recommend the course not only for beginners but also as an important refresher for the more advanced screenwriter.’
Gordon Slack
Aeronautical Engineer
United Kingdom
copsewood@supanet.com
Email janet@janetvaneeden.com
or janetveh@telkomsa.net to register.
