Back by popular demand is one of NYWIFT’s most popular masterclass instructors, critically-acclaimed writer Amy Fox, with a new workshop series for writers of all levels.
Creating dynamic scenes, developing a character arc, building the world of your project…
These are fundamental skills that writers for film and TV use every day. But when’s the last time you did a deep dive into these practices?
In this 3-part interactive workshop, we will practice these tools, learning trade secrets that will elevate your scene work and world-building and deepen your character development. And as a bonus, we will get your plot and your characters talking to each other! New writers find playful ways to explore the fundamentals of the craft, and more seasoned writers will love this chance to further refine their skills.
Price: $25 for Members* / $45 for Non-Members
Price includes admission for all three sessions.
*Executive, Platinum, and Leadership Circle members attend for free. Contact membership@nywift.org to upgrade your membership.
NYWIFT Masterclass Series: Writing for Film and Television: Craft & Refresh
SESSION 1: Crafting The Scene: How To Create Riveting Dynamics Between People
Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 6:30 – 8pm ET
SESSION 2: Building The World: Going Beyond Place and Time
Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 6:30 – 8pm ET
SESSION 3: Structuring the Journey: Putting Your Characters In The Driver’s Seat
Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 6:30 – 8pm ET
About the Instructor
Amy Fox is an acclaimed screenwriter who has written for theater, film, and TV, and is known for her sharp sense of humor and gripping storytelling. Most recently she was a Co-Producer on The Conners on ABC. She wrote the script for the financial thriller Equity, which stars Anna Gunn. The film premiered at Sundance 2016, and was released in theaters nationwide. Amy’s first film, Heights, also premiered at Sundance and was released in 2005, starring Elizabeth Banks, James Marsden, and Glenn Close. Amy’s scripts have been honored by The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, The Eugene O’Neill Center, and The Creative Coalition.
Amy is also a widely-respected educator and mentor. She has helped hundreds of emerging filmmakers bring their stories to life during her decade as a faculty member and Head of Writing at NYU’s Tisch Graduate Film Program. Amy is a passionate advocate for elevating diverse voices in the arts, and serves as a mentor for several writing labs, including NYWIFT’s The Writers Lab and Cinestory.
After nearly 25 years in New York, in 2020 Amy lured her husband and two children away from their home in Brooklyn with the promise of a sunnier life in Los Angeles. Having grown up in Colorado, she feels right at home in a place with beautiful mountains and no decent bagels.
About the NYWIFT Masterclass Series
The NYWIFT Masterclass Series offers in-depth virtual multi-class workshops that explore various aspects of the film, television, and media industry. Led by award-winning experts, the classes will teach students about the craft, content, and business strategies involved in each creative pursuit, building a solid foundation for artistic fulfillment and commercial success.
2023 NYWIFT Masterclasses will include TV Writing, Podcasting, and Budgeting, with more to be announced soon.
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This program will take place virtually via Zoom. All registrants will receive a Zoom link to attend the virtual program closer to the day of the event.
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NYWIFT programs, screenings and events are supported, in part, by grants from New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
