TV Workshop: Crafting a Scripted Drama Series
This event will take place over Zoom from 1:30pm - 3pm (BST) on 2nd June 2024.
TV Workshop: Creating a Series 🎥
Embarking on your very own journey towards a TV Series? Maybe you’ve always thought about writing for TV but you’ve no idea how to create that Arc and go from the first to the last episode.
This session has been crafted for Writers venturing into the realm of television storytelling. We’ll unravel the essential elements that will shape your unique idea. Let's dive into the key areas that we’ll cover:
• Understanding the Significance of TV Series Storytelling:
The different kinds of Series Arcs that captivate audiences in the realm of TV series.
How does that vary across genres, and what impact does it have on viewer engagement?
• Mapping the Journey
Learn practical techniques for mapping out a series arc that spans multiple seasons, from establishing a compelling beginning to planning satisfying resolutions and cliffhangers.
• Balancing Continuity and Flexibility:
Explore strategies for maintaining continuity and coherence throughout the series while allowing room for creative evolution and adaptation based on audience feedback and changing storytelling needs.
This event will take place over Zoom from 1:30pm - 3pm (BST) on 2nd June 2024.
🎥 Embarking on your very own journey towards a TV Series?
This session is best suited for those wishing to get into writing for and/or developing new scripted television series. It will explore the considerations that must be taken when working up, writing and pitching a new idea, focussing specifically on series arcs, character development and mapping your narrative journey. We'll delve into popular techniques for crafting a story, and leave workshop attendees with tips and resources to continue their writing journey.
• Understanding the Significance of TV Series Storytelling:
The different kinds of Series Arcs that captivate audiences in the realm of TV series.
How does that vary across genres, and what impact does it have on viewer engagement?
• Mapping the Journey
Learn practical techniques for mapping out a series arc that spans multiple seasons, from establishing a compelling beginning to planning satisfying resolutions and cliffhangers.
• Balancing Continuity and Flexibility:
Explore strategies for maintaining continuity and coherence throughout the series while allowing room for creative evolution and adaptation based on audience feedback and changing storytelling needs.
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The return of Melody Ruiz!
Melody has been developing and producing high-profile, award-winning television for 14 years – both in the UK and internationally.
She has worked for broadcasters such as the BBC, Channel 4 and Apple TV+.
She has a wealth of experience across both scripted and unscripted television and has spent a majority of her career mentoring, often helping entry level people and people transitioning from other fields break into the TV industry.
Her credits include The Real Marigold Hotel (BBC One), The Secret Life of 4 Year Olds (Channel 4) and Bad Sisters (Apple TV+).
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ATTENDANCE
If you can't attend the event on the day. We’ve got you covered. This workshop will be recorded and available for you always.
CAPACITY
We have a limited number of concession tickets available on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you identify as working class, are currently on benefits, or if you consider yourself to be financially disadvantaged in a way that is hindering your progression in your career, these tickets are available to you.
WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
Underscore Studios is unfunded and comprised of three volunteers. We believe that upskilling yourself should be affordable, engaging, and transparent. The money towards Workshops such as these means that we can keep them as low as they are, pay our Freelance Workshop leaders, support the organisation to be sustainable, and when we can, make more of our services available for Free._
We are aware that even the cost of a concession ticket may be a key barrier for many people.From time to time we are able to offer Bursary places, please email info@underscorestudios.co.uk for more details.