When: Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30pm
When: Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 PM, January 13th – April 28th
Alfred Hitchcock said you need three things to make a film: a script, a script, and a script. Many professional creatives also subscribe to the philosophy that you can make a bad movie from a good script, but you can’t make a good movie from a bad script.
The objective of this class is to acquaint you with the fundamentals and foundational techniques of screenwriting, with an emphasis on three-act structure and characterization. Each student will complete a narrative outline and a script for a short film. Students will learn about professional standards and best industry practices through table readings, one-on-one conferences, and peer revision techniques.
This class is perfect for aspiring screenwriters, storytellers, and anyone with a passion for crafting compelling narratives. Whether you are a novice writer eager to explore the world of screenwriting or a seasoned writer looking to refine your skills, this course is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of storytelling, structure, and character development. It is an ideal choice for individuals aiming to create engaging short films and learn the art of effective screenwriting.
Please note: students do have graded assignments, assessments, and projects and will receive a final grade in this course. Grades demonstrate a student’s ability to apply their understanding and mastery of concepts taught in this course. Trilith Institute instructors have a wealth of knowledge as they come with expertise in the film and entertainment industry.
Course Note: No Prerequisite Required.
*Those receiving a grade of 80 (B) or above in the course will receive a “Certificate of Completion”. Complete 3 of the Trilith Institute’s Professional Education Courses, and you will receive “Trilith Institute Outstanding Achievement in Film Arts.” In addition, if you have completed 3 courses and our Mastering Self-Marketing workshop, you will be eligible to submit an original project for consideration for our Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant, with a potential award of up to $10,000.
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Kevyn Bashore is an award-winning photographer, songwriter, cinematographer, writer, producer, and director with a richly diverse background in storytelling across film, television,theater, music, and visual arts. Raised near Hershey, Pennsylvania—”Chocolate Town, USA”—his passion for storytelling began around campfires, where he listened to tales of ancestors, legends, and local lore. Overcoming early stage fright, Kevyn emerged as a multi-disciplinary artist whose creative journey spans poetry, photography, music, acting, screenwriting, and directing.
Kevyn served as the Development Executive for the 2024 Audience Award-winning short screenplay in the 168 Write of Passage Contest. He has received multiple honors for his commercial work and was recognized with seventeen awards for his short film Cry of the Cricket. His screenplay The Cleansing earned accolades including Winner of the Top Ten L.A. Outstanding Screenplays (Shorts), Best Short Screenplay in the Atlanta Screenplay Awards, inclusion on The Red List Top 20 Screenplays, and placement in the Top 1% of Short Thriller Scripts on Scriptmatix and Coverfly.
Kevyn has lived and worked in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Oxford, England, where he led the landscape renovation team at the former home of C. S. Lewis and performed his original tribute song for the C. S. Lewis Centennial Celebration. He co-wrote and co-produced the indie feature Heroes of Dirt, and his creative work has been featured in international apps such as Abide, numerous film festivals, and art exhibitions including The State Museum of Pennsylvania.
With over a decade of service as a judge for national student film and writing competitions, Kevyn has also contributed to award juries for SAG-AFTRA and the International Crown Awards. Now based in Fayetteville, Georgia, he has taught Television and Film Production at the Georgia Film Academy and continues to mentor aspiring creatives through his company, My Story Core & Atomic Firefly.
Currently, Kevyn is developing The Seeds of Arden Vale, a medieval family fable collector’s book with plans for animated film adaptation. He brings a wealth of creative insight, industry experience, and heartfelt mentorship to the classroom at the Trilith Institute, where he is passionate about helping others discover and craft their own powerful stories.
The Trilith Institute 365 Fund supports all aspects of the 501(c)(3) organization.
$250 pays for a single episode of the Trilith Institute Talks podcast.
$500 feeds cast and crew for one Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant film
$650 provides a one-week scholarship to the Script to Screen Summer Camp
$1000 covers a Dinner With… events where students talk with industry experts over dinner
No amount is too big or small.
