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SUMMARY:Producing Independent Film (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:When: Mondays from 5:30-8:30 PM\, June 1-August 17. \nThis course offers a holistic approach to the filmmaking process\, encompassing both project development and film distribution –the Producer’s Journey. Students will embark on a journey from initial ideation to audience engagement\, gaining the skills and knowledge needed to bring their cinematic visions to life and successfully navigate the complex industry landscape. \nIn the project development segment\, participants will immerse themselves in the transformative process of turning creative concepts into compelling pitches ready for presentation to industry professionals. Through hands-on workshops and practical exercises\, students will explore every stage of development\, honing their pitching skills and crafting polished pitch materials. \nTransitioning to film distribution\, students will delve into the various distribution channels available to filmmakers alongside essential marketing strategies crucial for maximizing audience reach and commercial success. From understanding distribution deals to targeting specific audiences and executing promotional campaigns\, participants will gain insights into the intricacies of navigating the distribution process in today’s competitive film market. \nPlease 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. \nCourse Note: No Prerequisite Required. \nWHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH\n\nEssential skills and insider knowledge to successfully develop\, produce\, and market an independent feature-length film outside of the major studio system.\nQualification to apply for Trilith Institute’s Creative Excellence Grant.*\n15% off Trilith Institute workshops for 6 months after course enrollment.\nA tour of Trilith Studios!
URL:https://trilithinstitute.org/event/producing-independent-film-virtual-summer2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:12 Week Course,Adult Course,Event,Homepage,Professional Education,Summer 2026,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Book to Script: Adapting Stories for the Screen
DESCRIPTION:TWO DAY WORKSHOP!\nFriday\, August 8 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM\nSaturday\, August 9 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM\nEvery great film starts with a story—but adapting a story for the screen requires more than simply transferring words from page to screenplay. \nIn this two-day professional development workshop\, bestselling author\, screenwriter\, and producer LaJill Hunt shares the creative and practical process of transforming books\, manuscripts\, memoirs\, and original concepts into compelling visual narratives. Drawing from her experience adapting literary properties for television and writing for major networks and streaming platforms\, LaJill will guide participants through the key elements of successful screen adaptation. \nThrough interactive discussions\, hands-on exercises\, and real-world industry examples\, participants will learn how to identify the cinematic heart of a story\, adapt characters and plotlines for the screen\, and develop projects with both creative impact and production realities in mind. \nWhether you’re an author looking to adapt your own work\, a screenwriter seeking source material\, or a creative interested in the adaptation process\, this workshop offers practical tools for bringing stories from page to screen. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nThe key differences between novels\, memoirs\, and screenplays\nHow to identify a story’s central theme\, stakes\, and conflict\nTechniques for translating internal narrative into visual storytelling\nCharacter adaptation and story restructuring for film and television\nDialogue\, subtext\, and cinematic scene development\nPacing and story structure for screen narratives\nScreenplay formatting fundamentals\nHow to pitch adaptation concepts to producers\, executives\, and collaborators\nProduction and budget considerations when adapting material\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nAspiring and emerging screenwriters\nAuthors interested in adapting their own work\nFilmmakers and content creators\nProducers seeking to develop intellectual property for film and television\nStorytellers interested in expanding their work across platforms\n\n 
URL:https://trilithinstitute.org/event/book-to-script-adapting-stories-for-the-screen/
LOCATION:Trilith Studios Soundstage 20\, 400 Veterans Parkway\, Fayetteville\, GA\, 30214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,In Person,Summer 2026
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