One Year Intensive Program - Screenwriting (SAKF13)
One-Year Intensive Screenwriting Program at the Prague based filmschool FAMU International invites up-and-coming writers to develop their storytelling skills in a creative, workshop-based environment. Designed for writers of film and television, the course combines hands-on exercises, theoretical classes, and one-to-one mentorship. Students discover how to craft compelling characters, develop dramatic structure, master dialogue, and transpose genre conventions to their writing. Through exercises in writing and feedback sessions, participants work through a number of short scripts and a final screenplay of up to 25 minutes. The curriculum also features seminars in aesthetic theory, critical studies, and film history that reinforce each author's creative development with solid contextual grounding. With small group and direct contact with experienced teachers, students receive individualised attention throughout the whole year. Upon completion of the One Year Intensive Program in Screenwriting, every student will have a professional writing portfolio, an official certificate and transcript with ECTS credits, and the confidence to pursue further study or to enter the screenwriting profession directly. Located at Prague's legendary FAMU, this course offers discipline and stimulus in one of Europe's capital cities.
| Typ programu | Forma studia | Jazyk výuky | Katedra |
|---|---|---|---|
| celoživotní vzdělávání | prezenční | anglicky | FAMU International |
Garant studijního programu
Jitka HEJTMANOVÁ
Popis kurzu
One Year Intensive Screenwriting Program at FAMU International Prague is designed to guide emerging writers into the mastery of the art and craft of screenwriting. The primary intention is to help students build a strong foundation in visual storytelling while promoting their own individual voice and creative confidence. Students are taught the fundamentals of dramatic structure, character, dialogue, and writing scenes, in addition to advanced craft like subtext, pacem and how to work within genre. Through a concentrated combination of lecture, writing workshop, script analysis, and guidance, students learn practical craft and receive direct instruction on their own writing. Collaborative practice with directing and production peers offers an understanding of the filmmaking process, illuminating each writer's understanding of how scripts are built. Revision and critical thinking take precedence in the program, educating students in building an idea through to the final draft. By the end of the year, students will have written a polished short film script (up to 25 minutes) and a portfolio of writing exercises, having them ready for further academic studies or professional screenwriting jobs on film, television, and different media forms.
Výsledky učení
FAMU International's One-Year Intensive Screenwriting program graduates are confident, creative writers with a strong grasp of the craft of screenwriting. They are skilled in writing compelling narratives, penning authentic dialogue and developing characters that resonate with audiences. With a portfolio of diverse writing exercises – like a finished short film script of 25 minutes – graduates possess an advanced portfolio that speaks to their versatility in terms of genre and format. They are capable of working individually and collaboratively as well, having honed their craft in workshops, interdepartmental productions, and peer critiques. Their understanding of narrative form is augmented by courses in film history and theory, giving them the tools to analyse their own and other people's work. Experienced with the demands of screen and TV writing, they are ready to pursue further academic training or to enter careers as screenwriters, story editors, script readers, or content creators. FAMU's global environment provides that graduates are culturally focused and prepared to work in an international screenwriting industry.
Předpoklady uchazeče
Applicants to FAMU International's One-Year Intensive Screenwriting Program must demonstrate a passion for storytelling, creativity, and commitment to developing their screenwriting abilities. An application form should be filled out along with a CV of academic and artistic background, transcripts, and a writing skills portfolio. Required materials include a 10-15 page script sample (which may be an excerpt), a feature film synopsis (three pages maximum), and a list of ten films that have personally influenced you. A personal statement explaining goals, expectations, and reasons for enrolment at FAMU Internacional in Prague is required. Candidates also need to upload a one-minute self-portrait video (Vimeo or YouTube link, downloadable) and proof of payment of the EUR 65 application fee. These have to be electronically submitted in English and follow the naming conventions at the FAMU International website. There are no educational requirements, but applicants should demonstrate strong writing skills and a willingness to engage in an intensive, highly collaborative work environment. Admission is selective and on the merits of artistic talent and available space.
Podmínky absolování programu
The Screenwriting Intensive Program at FAMU International culminates with a challenging final evaluation that showcases each student's artistic and professional development. The central component is the submission of an enhanced, original screenplay—most likely a feature-length script or professionally written treatment—demonstrating command of narrative form, character creation, dialogue, pacing, and thematic depth. Besides this, students present a chosen portfolio consisting of short scripts, writing exercises, and developmental drafts prepared during the program, illustrating their creative development and readiness for professional or academic advancement. Constant assessment occurs, with students graded in collaborative workshops, writing labs, and critique sessions where they refine their work based on peer and faculty criticism. This vibrant, mentorship-driven learning setting mirrors the cooperative working setting of the filmmaking industry and encourages students to discover and refine their unique voice as screenwriters. Successful achievement is granted a formal transcript and certificate, certifying their achievement in a world-respected international program founded upon the heritage of excellence in film production by FAMU.