Writing for Animation (Course Number: FLMB247) The Filmbay Workshop Series 2010 “Pictures in Motion” Writing for Animation (Course Number: FLMB247) Designed for writers interested in writing for animation. The art of animation requires a special and unique approach to writing. Do you have a story or an idea for an animated story or series? This workshop will get you started, teaching you the process necessary to develop your idea and shape it into a viable script. You will learn to create interesting characters, put them in challenging and dramatic situations, and create suspense and tension. You will learn how to write an outline, build a three act structure, find plot points to turn the drama, and write dialogue and action that is unique to animation. Instructor: Kenn Scott is an award-winning television writer and story editor whose work on sitcoms and animated shows has been seen on CBC, CTV, Teletoon, Fox, CBS, PBS, BBC, and ITV, as well as in more than 60 countries worldwide. He has been teaching screenwriting to university students for over a decade, and has also lead writing workshops for the Writers Guild of Canada and the Canadian Film Centre. Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010, Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm Fee: $125 Incl. GST