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SUMMARY:Story Development Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TWO DAY WORKSHOP!\nFriday\, July 24 | 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nSaturday\, July 25 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM\nThe Story Development workshop is designed to help writers uncover the stories that matter most to them and explore the most creative and effective ways to bring those stories to life. Participants will examine how a single concept can evolve across multiple storytelling formats including screenplay\, pilot script\, book\, and social media. \nUsing a writers group format\, participants will have the opportunity to share concepts\, receive feedback\, and begin shaping their ideas into compelling written scenes. Through guided creative exercises and practical writing techniques including the “kitchen timer” method and “mundane tasks” approach\, writers will learn how to move past overthinking\, unlock creativity\, and get ideas from their head onto the page. \nThroughout the workshop\, participants will develop a 1–3 page scene utilizing the storytelling medium of their choice. The experience will culminate in a collaborative table read where writers will hear their work read aloud in a supportive group setting. \nLed by writer\, actress\, and author Kiersten Lyons\, this workshop offers an encouraging and creatively energizing environment for writers at various stages of their storytelling journey. \nWHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH:\n• A stronger understanding of story development across multiple mediums\n• Creative tools and techniques for overcoming writer’s block and boosting productivity\n• Constructive feedback on your story concept and writing\n• A completed 1–3 page scene in your chosen storytelling format\n• Experience hearing your work read aloud in a table read environment\n• 15% off Trilith Institute workshops for 6 months after workshop enrollment
URL:https://trilithinstitute.org/event/story-development-workshop/
LOCATION:Trilith Studios Soundstage 20\, 400 Veterans Parkway\, Fayetteville\, GA\, 30214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop,Homepage,In Person,Summer 2026
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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,Homepage,In Person,Summer 2026
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 PM\, September 2 – November 18. \nFoundations of Filmmaking provides foundational knowledge about working conditions\, jobs\, and professional expectations in film and television. Students will learn industry-specific terminology and processes related to above- and below-the-line positions\, how a creative project moves from script to screen\, and how to start and build a film or television career. With an emphasis on industry standards\, practices and procedures\, on-set safety protocols\, and the realities of the job market\, students will be prepared to take further coursework in any number of more focused areas covered in this course. Want to know how a project is made from start to finish? This is the course for you. \nThis class is perfect for anyone with a passion for film and television who is eager to delve into the industry. Whether you are a creative enthusiast\, aspiring filmmaker\, or simply curious about the world of entertainment\, Foundation of Filmmaking is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to embark on a rewarding career. It is an ideal starting point for individuals looking to grasp industry-specific terminology\, understand the script-to-screen process\, and prepare themselves for various roles within the dynamic film and television field. \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\nFundamental knowledge about working conditions\, jobs\, and professional expectations in film and television.\nEligibility to apply for Trilith Institute’s Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant.*\n15% off Trilith Institute workshops for 6 months after course enrollment.\nTour of Trilith Studios
URL:https://trilithinstitute.org/event/foundations-of-filmmaking-in-person/
LOCATION:Trilith Studios Soundstage 20\, 400 Veterans Parkway\, Fayetteville\, GA\, 30214\, United States
CATEGORIES:12 Week Course,Adult Course,Fall 2026,Homepage,In Person,Professional Education
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