Knowledge - weekly video lessons

Learn and understand the ins and outs of the scriptwriting process with 8 comprehensive video lessons.

Composition - write your first script

Conceive, Compose, Complete and Finish in 8 weeks You will be guided, supported and encouraged from start to finish.

Interact - make friends & colleagues

Discuss each lesson and your scriptwriting progress with your instructor and your fellow classmates. The connections you make in the interactive video sessions will be invaluable.

About the course

This course was specifically designed for fledgling scriptwriters to get their feet wet and write a short film scipt in an accelerated time frame. Together we will explore all the aspects of scriptwriting, discuss them in live video Q & A sessions and I’ll coach and guide you on your journey. Each week you get access to a pre-recorded video lessons followed by a live video class where I can field all your questions and discuss your progress and any concerns you might have. At the end of the course you will have completed your first short film script which I will happily critique for you and provide feedback. Class size will be limited to 10 students. Next Course starts March 01, 2026

Instructor - Christopher Hind

Christopher has been working in film for 26 years as a scriptwriter, director, producer, editor, composer and sound designer. He has instructeed at Columbia Academy, Pacific Audio Visual Institute and the Vancouver Film School. His writing credits include writing for television, nationally produced radioplays, documentary and docuseries and novels.

Curriculum

10 Chapters · 24 Lessons

  1. 1

    Free Preview - the first 27 minutes of Lesson One

    1. Free Preview - get a feel for the content and teaching style Free preview
  2. 2

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Frequently Asked Questions Free preview
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    Lesson One

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Uniqueness, Basic Story Lines, The Skeleton

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      Lesson One Handout

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Lesson One Homework

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Resources

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    Lesson Two

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      The Protagonist, Character Arcs

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      Lesson Two Handout

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Lesson Two Homework

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    Lesson Three

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      The Antagonist, Obstacles, Archetypes, Budgets, Locations

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      Lesson Three Handout

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Lesson Three Homework

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    Lesson Four

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      3 Acts in Film and TV

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      Lesson Four Handout

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Lesson Four Homework

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    Lesson Five

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      Formatting, Story Beats, Storyboarding

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      Lesson Five Handout

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Lesson Five Homework

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    Lesson Six

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      Dialogue, Rules, Script Formatting

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      Lesson Six Homework

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    Lesson Seven

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      Editing, Editing, More Editing

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Lesson Seven Homework

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    Lesson Eight

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      Pitching, Selling, Directing, Agents, Managers, Lawyers, Copyrite

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Lesson Eight Homework

What people are saying

This course began as a one-day workshop that Chris hosted in Vancouver and Ottawa. It's been expanded to 8 comprehensive weeks.

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This was a terrific workshop -- inspiring and on point, especially the part about beats in script pacing and organizing the 3-act structure. Thank you
Workshop Participant

Ottawa, Ontario

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Hey, if you get a chance to attend Chris Hind's scriptwriting workshop, jump on it! The four hours just flew by -- Chris is patient and relates cogent information in an expert, yet digestible, style. So inspired I went home and wrote a scene or two!
Workshop Participant

Vancouver, BC

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I appreciated the detailed techniques you taught as well as the group discussions.
Workshop Participant

Ottawa, Ontario

Explore all aspects of scriptwriting. Create your first short film script in 8 weeks

Comprehensive, accelerated, fun and interactive.

$2,000.00

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