Learn How To Write a Script at NYFA
During NYFA’s 3-Week Online Screenwriting Camp, students learn how to write a script and gain an understanding of the technical aspects of writing for television and/or film. Through practical training, students improve their natural writing abilities, working under the mentorship of our experienced faculty of professional screenwriters. The program culminates with a feature film treatment and a short script of 7-10 pages.
Program DescriptionCamp Name: 3-Week Online Screenwriting Camp for Teens
The 3-Week Online Screenwriting Program is an immersive and intensive course designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the craft of screenwriting. Over the course of three weeks, students will explore the fundamentals of storytelling, develop their own scripts, and refine their writing through hands-on workshops and instructor feedback. Through a combination of lectures, writing exercises, and collaborative discussions, students will gain the skills necessary to craft compelling screenplays and generate original story ideas.
Core Subjects
Students will engage in the following core subjects throughout the program:
- Elements of Screenwriting – A lecture and screening-based class where students learn the foundational principles of screenwriting, including structure, character development, dialogue, and visual storytelling. Through discussions and exercises, students will analyze key films (watched as homework) and scenes (Watched in class) while writing and workshopping their own practice scripts.
- Screenwriting Workshop – Building on the lessons from Elements of Screenwriting, this hands-on class allows students to develop an idea for a short film and transform it into a fully realized script. Through instructor feedback and peer collaboration, students will refine their storytelling techniques and improve their writing skills.
- Story Generation – A workshop focused on helping students discover and develop compelling story ideas. The first half of the course includes writing exercises designed to help students find inspiration in the world around them. In the second half, students will expand one of their ideas into a fully developed feature film treatment.
- Comedy Writing – A once-a-week class dedicated to humor in screenwriting. Students will engage in exercises and lessons designed to enhance their comedic timing, understand different styles of humor, and learn how to integrate comedy into their stories.
Final Projects
By the end of the program, students will complete one of the following final projects, demonstrating their mastery of screenwriting techniques:
- A Feature Film Treatment – A fully developed treatment outlining a feature-length screenplay, including major plot points, character arcs, and thematic elements.
- A Second Draft of a Short Film Script (7-12 pages) – A revised and polished short screenplay developed through writing workshops and instructor feedback.
The 3-Week Online Screenwriting Program offers students a focused and structured approach to developing their screenwriting skills. By the end of the program, students will have created original stories, refined their writing through workshops, and completed a professional-quality treatment or short screenplay. This program provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring screenwriters to build a strong foundation in storytelling and prepare for future creative endeavors in film and television.
To learn more about our programs, please refer to NYFA’s camp brochure.
3-Week Online Screenwriting Summer Camp for Teens I
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Online | July 21, 2025 – August 1, 2025 | Tuition:$ 2,025 (USD) Program Duration: 3 week |