Youth Introduction to Screenwriting

Ages 12-17. Have you ever made a short movie with your friends? A great movie starts with a great script! This course will help you take your stories to the next level by introducing the essential tools for crafting a compelling short screenplay, including premise, structure, formatting, imagery, characters, and dialogue. We'll look at examples of real short films and brainstorm ideas for your own dramatic visual stories. No experience required - just an interest in visual storytelling!
Instructor: Joshua Courtade is a prolific screenwriter, filmmaker, and educator from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has written, produced, and directed dozens of short films, several web series, and eight independent feature films. Joshua is a co-writer for the upcoming horror film "Wounds", and has also produced commercials and promotional documentaries for the Grand Rapids Comic-Con. He has over 17 years of experience teaching college film, media, and writing classes, including courses at Calvin University, Grand Valley University, and Compass College of Film & Media. Joshua also has experience working with middle and high school students through the Mosaic Film Experience.