Screenwriting seminars for Christians slated for D.C., Hollywood

Published: 2004-01-12

HOLLYWOOD (CNS) -- March 1 is the application deadline for a new pair of Christianity-based screenwriting seminars sponsored by Act One. One seminar, to be held in Washington, will run May 9-June 5. The other, in Hollywood, will run July 5-31. Faculty for the seminars have written for such films as "Batman Forever" and "Urban Legends" and for such television series as "Matlock" and "The Father Dowling Mysteries." The seminars will cover the full range of elements for successful scriptwriting, including story choice, script structure, character development, industry access, how to pitch a script, and ethics and spirituality for entertainment professionals. Each seminar is limited to 30 students. Tuition is $1,195 for each seminar. A limited number of partial scholarships is available in cases of genuine need. Housing is available at an additional cost. Application forms are available online at: www.actoneprogram.com, or by e-mailing: actone@fpch.org. More information is available by phone at: (323) 462-1348.

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