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SUMMER WRITING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Applications available now.
Schedule
Classes run Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, for one month. The program includes an opening retreat, alumni barbecue and a wrap party.
Dates
Friday, July 11 - Saturday, August 9
Cost
Tuition is $2195. Limited financial aid is available in cases of genuine need.
Location
Oakwood Toluca Hills (3600 Barham Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90068)
Particulars
- Four weeks, 35-40 hours of classroom instruction per week.
- Special guest speakers like Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) and Barbara Hall (Joan of Arcadia).
- Only 30 students admitted per program.
- Classes covering the craft and business of writing for mainstream film and TV. (See Curriculum for more.)
- A strong spiritual foundation for working in the industry.
- Optional "TV Track," which recreates the atmosphere of a network television writing room.
- In-class workshops and take-home exercises designed to help students apply what they learn.
- A free script consultation and a five-month mentorship with an industry professional.
TV Track
All students attend about six hours of Writing Program classes a day. These classes give an overview of writing for TV and film, with an emphasis on film. Students interested in careers in television have the opportunity to take additional "TV Track" classes, which recreate the atmosphere of a network television writing room. Acceptance to the program does not guarantee acceptance to the TV Track. At the beginning of the program, students will have the option of applying for the TV Track. 10-12 students will be chosen to participate. To be accepted to the TV Track, students must either live in Los Angeles or plan to move there, and demonstrate an ability to pursue a television writing career. Please see the FAQ for more information.
After the Program
Act One students get much more than classroom instruction. Once the four-week program ends, we continue to work with our students to help them break into the industry. Included in the tuition are a free script consultation and a five-month mentorship with an industry professional, and we offer ongoing events and advanced courses for alumni.
Act One is unique among writing programs in that we are not profit-driven. We are wholly devoted to the careers and spiritual well-being of our students.
Questions? Read our FAQ.
To apply now click here.
