So you want to be a Script Supervisor?

The 2-Day Script Supervision and Continuity Masterclass will help provide you with the skillset and understanding to begin your journey into a career as a Script Supervisor. You will be given an overview of how the role protects the robustness of the visual narrative, ensuring narrative, emotional and physical continuity whilst bridging the informational gap between production and post production.

From this course you will have a level of knowledge to take onto set and develop further.

Who should take the course?

This Script Supervision and Continuity Masterclass provides the ideal introduction to the role of Script Supervisor. If you are new to the industry and intrigued by Script Supervision, or new to bieng a Script Supervisor this course will provide you with a detailed overview of the role.

Aside from budding Script Supervisors, this course is also suitable for Editors, Directors and Producers looking for a better understanding of the role and how to work with Script Supervisors.

What you’ll learn

This course is designed to guide you through pre-production and principle photography.

Day One

Day one will focus on an introduction to the role itself and pre-production.

We will cover:

Role Definition
Tools of the Trade
Who we work with
Script Timing
Story Chronology Breakdown (One Liner) – Script Breakdown

Production Meetings

Day Two

Day two will focus on working on set during production, as well as an overview of bieng a Script Supervisor in the industry.

Day two will cover:

Recap: What have we preppared? Are we ready to shoot?
Daily Progress Report
Continuity Notes
Editor’s Log
Lining/Annotating your Script
Axis of Action – What is it & why is it important?
Clapperboard – What goes on it?
Wrap – What do we do once the AD calls wrap on the day?
Note Task – Complete notes for a shot
Industry – A brief look at our role in the industry including BECTU, job hunting, training opportunities and pay

WRAP DRINKS! Once the course is completed there’s the option to grab a drink and chat further.

About Stu Laurie

Stu Laurie is a UK based Script Supervisor who began his career over 10 years ago as a Runner and Assistant Director before transitioning to Script Supervision. As a graduate of this course himself, Stu has worked on feature films such as All of Us Strangers and The Miracle Club, and TV series such as Silent Witness, Casualty, The Walk-In and Miss Austen. Alongside working as a Script Supervisor Stu is also a Script Supervisor mentor with Film London.

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Script Supervision and Continuity Masterclass for Film and TV