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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:Introduction to VFX and Animation
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 PM\, August 12\,2026 – November 18\, 2026\nStudents will attain an essential understanding of the fundamentals of VFX and computer-generated animations. Students will be introduced to the major aspects of the VFX/Animation process\, from start to finish. Students will learn at a high level each of the following disciplines and how they are interrelated to each other: match moving\, modeling\, rigging\, animating\, texturing\, lighting/rendering\, FXs\, layout\, compositing\, and editing. They will be given the opportunity\, tools\, and guidance to create their own computer-generated media. \nThis class is perfect for aspiring visual storytellers\, creative minds\, and anyone passionate about bringing digital worlds to life. Whether you are a beginner looking to explore the exciting realm of VFX and animation or a budding artist seeking a comprehensive understanding of the entire production process\, this course is tailored to empower your artistic journey. \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 \nWHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH\n\nMaterials for your reel; created using the professional software provided in the Trilith Institute Lab.\nThe opportunity to present your work at the Trilith Institute Professional Education Student Showcase.\nAccess to the Trilith Institute Lab with state-of-the-art software and equipment.\nEligibility to apply for Trilith Institute’s Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant.*\n15% off Trilith Institute workshops for 6 months after course enrollment.\nA tour of Trilith Studios!
URL:https://trilithinstitute.org/event/introduction-to-vfx-and-animation-3/
LOCATION:Trilith Studios Production Centre\, 461 Sandy Creek Rd\, Fayetteville\, GA\, 30214\, United States
CATEGORIES:15 Week Course,Adult Course,Fall 2026,In Person,Professional Education
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