Two-Day Screenwriting Masterclass

An Intensive Screenwriting Masterclass for Aspiring Writers, with Writer/Director Andrew Gunn.

Whether you're starting from scratch or developing your screenwriting skills, this two-day live online masterclass will equip you with the tools to craft compelling film screenplays and television drama scripts.

You’ll gain the essential techniques and principles that optioned screenwriters use to create industry-ready scripts and get them seen by agents, producers and film and TV executives.

You’ll dive deep inside the professional screenwriting process, breaking down the craft with real world examples, practical exercises, screenings and insider knowledge.

Led by accomplished film and TV drama writer/director Andrew Gunn (Doctor Who, Life on Mars, Waterloo Road), you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to bring your stories to life ‘on the page’.

This Masterclass takes place live online over two consecutive weekends - Sunday 14th September and Sunday 21st September 2025.

You’ll Learn…

• Craft Skills in an Industry Context
• How To Think Like a Screenwriter
• The Fundamentals of Screen Storytelling
• Essential Story Structure
• Professional Screen Writing Tools & Techniques
• Creating Authentic Characters, Dialogue and Subtext
• Show, Don’t Tell – How and Why to Write Visually
• The Art of Scene Design
• TV Drama Scripts vs Movie Screenplays
• How to Make Your Script a Pager Turner
• PLUS Workshops, Screenings and Film Analysis

ABOUT THE MASTERCLASS

Day One: Sunday 14th September

The Fundamentals of Screen Storytelling – Understanding story principles that are thousands of years old.

The Quantum Physics of Story Structure – A look at the DNA of story structure from the smallest beats to the big picture story arc.

The Essential Design of Acts and Scenes - Mastering structure, beats, emotional shifts and smooth transitions.

The Beauty of Scene Analysis – Seeing is believing. Screening of sample scenes and breaking them down.

How Story Structure IS Character – How Story Structure is born out of dynamic characters.

Film Screening, Analysis & Q&A – Watch and analyse a classic Oscar-winning short film and understand what makes it work.

Day Two: Sunday 21st September

Screen Writing Tools & Techniques – Discover the essential industry formats, form and software used by professionals.

Movie Screenplay Vs Television Drama Script – There’s a difference, but why and how?

What is Genre? – How genre imposes conventions, style and tone on a story

Character, Dialogue & Subtext – What lies beneath, is where authentic story is discovered.

Exposition & Dialogue – The power of what’s left unsaid.

Show, Don’t Tell – Writing visually with evocative style, strong action verbs and cinematic tone.

Screening & Live Script Analysis - You’ll read and analyse a short film script, then watch it on screen, seeing first-hand how writing choices shape the final film.

YOUR TUTOR

ANDREW GUNN is an optioned screenwriter and accomplished film and television director whose diverse work encompasses film, premium drama, comedy, TV movies and award-winning short films.

Having previously directed some of the most high-profile dramas of recent years, Andrew is currently in pre-production with three films, including THE FEARS, produced by Finite Films from his own screenplay, MUSE produced by BH Movies and the short psychological folk-horror HAWTHORN, as writer-director.

Andrew has had the pleasure of working with some of the UK’s most acclaimed actors including John Simm in the Emmy-winning and BAFTA nominated LIFE ON MARS, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Sophie Okonedo in DOCTOR WHO, Imelda Staunton in TV movie CLAY, David Morrissey, Harry Treadaway and Felicity Jones in CAPE WRATH, Mia McKenna-Bruce in GET EVEN, not to mention Olivia Colman, Andy Serkis and Ian Hart.Andrew’s passion for compelling performance and potent visual storytelling is apparent from his exceptionally crafted episodes for Netflix, BBC, CH4 and ITV and his work on hit shows such as SURVIVORS, PRIMEVAL and the BAFTA-winning sitcom GREEN WING starring Stephen Mangan and Tamsin Greig.With his deep expertise in visual storytelling, character development, and creating compelling narratives, Andrew will help you hone your craft and give you the tools to write screenplays that stand out in today’s competitive film and TV industry.

His work has garnered multiple Royal Television Society Awards and a Certificate of Merit at the prestigious Chicago International Film Festival.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Please familiarise yourself with the Cancellation and Refund policy below, to avoid disappointment should you need to cancel.

Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event start date, will receive a 100% refund.

Please be advised however that cancellations made within 3 - 6 days of the event start date will be subject to a 20% cancellation fee.

Cancellations made within 48-hours of the scheduled start of the event will be subject to a 30% cancellation fee.