Screenwriting Seminars with US Wendall Thomas

Script to Screen and the New Zealand Film Commission present three full day seminars with renowned script consultant, script editor and screenwriter Wendall Thomas

Wendall Thomas has been at the forefront of script development for two decades, working for companies including RKA, Disney, Universal, NBC and consulting on screenplays for the UK Film Council and Scottish Screen.

Understanding screenwriting concepts and how they apply to your screenplay can make the difference between it being read and being left at the bottom of the pile.

She is now returning to New Zealand to present a series of seminars focusing on demystifying the Hollywood three-act-structure, character arc and the realities of pitching. More info

Hollywood story structure is often a cause for suspicion from international filmmakers but it can be more flexible than you may think, contributing to the brilliance of a huge variety of films - classics like Casablanca and Taxi Driver and non-linear or non-American films such as Babel and Slumdog Millionaire. Wendall will talk about how it works and how it applies to your work - and why every agent and film executive in LA is trained to recognise it. Wendall will also focus on creating believable and organic character arcs that are connected fully to both the character and structure of your script as well as discussing the importance of being able to sell yourself as a screenwriter, and the how to prepare to pitch your screenplay both internationally and in New Zealand.   Read More