How Screenplays Are Built

Writing Craft
2012
Featuring April Kelly

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April Kelly covers the fundamentals of screenwriting, from scene length and subplot structure to shaping a screenplay for strong dramatic impact. This session offers clear, practical guidance for building a script that works on the page and on screen.

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