TV Pilot Bootcamp (Apr-June)

Description

The complete six-week TV Pilot Bootcamp course meets weekly on Fridays (Saturdays Aus/NZ). Pro screenwriter Conor Kyle takes you from blank page to the first draft of a complete original pilot screenplay. You’ll attend a two-hour class session each week in which we’ll walk through the entire process of conceiving, outlining, and writing an original TV pilot. Or bring an existing draft of a script that needs a rewrite and have a pro screenwriter guide you through the entire rewrite process!

About the Instructor:
Conor Kyle has written for Shudder’s Creepshow (2019) and placed twice in the Nicholl Fellowship with his scripts “Peter and the Wolves” (quarterfinals, also Launchpad top 10) and The Tube (semifinals). His screenplays have also been featured on special sections of the annual Hit List, Young & Hungry List, Spec Book, and on Tracking Board’s “Best Writers of the Year” booklet. He writes everything from stage musicals to Westerns to horror movies. You can view Conor’s previous class videos on Twitter, Youtube, Twitch, Facebook and the Script Camp Video Library

This is an intensive crash-course for all skill levels, intended to keep students motivated and on track as they make their story come to life. Conor will make plenty of time to take questions from students, as well as to review your work and offer feedback.

Week 1: Concept and Loglines (Mar 12)
We begin this course by zeroing in on the high concept core premise, and developing two separate loglines to express this idea. The first is the series logline, and the second is the pilot logline. These will act as guideposts to keep us on track through construction of your script. We’ll also start brainstorming a few different episode ideas from our prospective first season, to get a sense of where your show should begin, and where it’s headed.

How to enroll in the 6-week TV Pilot Bootcamp:
• You can either purchase this course “a la carte” here by clicking the “add to cart” button.

• Or start your free trial Unlimited Script Camp membership (includes all classes – over 70 hours of live classes, workshops and bootcamps every month, plus the weekly Writers Lab), starts from $29/month: https://scriptcamp.net/membership/

• Then join us on discord, meet Conor and your fellow students: https://discord.gg/Qy3E35DZna

Complete schedule:

Week 1: Story Engine and Loglines (Apr 28)
We begin this course by zeroing in on the high concept core premise, and developing two separate loglines to express this idea. The first is the series logline, and the second is the pilot logline. These will act as guideposts to keep us on track through construction of your script. We’ll also start brainstorming a few different episode ideas from our prospective first season, to get a sense of where your show should begin, and where it’s headed.

Week 2: Breaking the Story (May 5)

Now that you have a solid grasp on the basics of your show, you’ll begin sketching out the key characters, plot points, and set-pieces in your pilot episode. Whether you’re planning for a 30-minute or 60-minute episode, you’ll need to carefully structure and pace your outline to ensure that you’re delivering on the promise of your premise quickly and efficiently enough.

Week 3: Scene Cards (May 12)

Week 4: First Act (May 19)

Week 5: Second Act (May 26)

Week 6: Third Act (Jun 2)