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J$9,569/hr
1st lesson free
- Movie theater
- Production
- Script Writing for Film
- Script Writing for Television
Award-winning professional, produced screenwriter, director and story editor helps get you and your project production-ready. Films, TV, docs. Scripts, pitch decks, general guidance.
- Movie theater
- Production
- Script Writing for Film
- Script Writing for Television
Lesson location
Recommended
Carolyn is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Carolyn
I am an award-winning working screenwriter and director, with twenty years of produced projects - feature films, shorts and documentary - and projects in development with top production companies. I am a diverse and flexible filmmaker, with experience across genres and formats. Optioned projects include a sci-fi feature, a period military family drama feature, a thriller TV series, a Cold War theatrical feature doc with an Emmy-winning, Oscar shortlisted producer. A sample of recent produced projects include: 1. a comedy series on ROKU - writer and story editor 2. a high-end true crime five-part doc series on Amazon US (writer) 3. a microbudget horror feature film that was released theatrically and distributed in six countries - writer/director and producer 4. a feature film starring Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss - story editor 5. a horror anthology series - writer (development) and story editor I spent 13 years as a script analyst for the Harold Greenberg Fund, Canada's top broadcaster-funded development fund, giving notes on scripts from David Cronenberg, Bruce McDonald, Elan Mastai and other leading writer/directors. Though I am now London-based, I remain active in the film industry in both the UK and Canada. I enjoy teaching because I am passionate about helping filmmakers achieve their vision and helping writers find their voice. I am driven by my great belief in the power of story and the absolute necessity in this world for great storytellers. I have taught privately one-to-one, and for an acting school in London. I have appeared as a panellist and guest speaker. Highlights and awards include: 1. BAFTA Rocliffe Comedy Writing winner 2. Selection to The Writers Lab, supported by Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman (2020) 3. Writers Guild of Canada Sondra Kelly Award (winner, 2022) 4. Academy Nicholl Fellowship quarterfinalist 5. Three times shortlisted for Sundance Development Track 6. Banff World Media Festival Fellowship winner, 2022 7. Two official selections to JETS, held at the Berlinale 8. The Writers Lab UK Finalist, 2021 9. Challenge Alexa winner, 2020 10. Women in the Directors Chair selection Affiliations include: Board member, Directors UK Writers Guild of Canada BAFTA Connect Women in the Directors Chair
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Great projects begin with understanding what you want to say. I start by asking you to tell me what your story is, in a sentence. I encourage you to dig deep to find its core, its beating heart. I will help you break down and understand your characters, so they exist organically within the story. I will work on dialogue with you to make it natural, non-expositional and funny (if it's a comedy) I'll help you make every word count. I teach you about structure -without tying you down to any one method. Every story is different and must be allowed to breathe in the way that suits it best. I never try to put my thumbprint on your work - rather, my goal is to help you achieve your vision. I work with people at all levels. I have years of experience story editing and as an analyst in Canada for the scripts of some of the country's top filmmakers (ie David Cronenberg). I am equally happy helping emerging filmmakers find their voice. I can guide you through all stages of development, including treatment, pitch materials such as mood board and pitch deck, and script, for both fiction film and documentary. I am also happy to offer my insights and general guidance about the industry, whether it's financing options, contests, festivals or production, particularly indie. With experience in Canada, the US and the UK, I can help you prep your project for both the North American and UK markets.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Carolyn is a very accomplished screenplay writer. Her skill for identifying problems in narrative arcs, developing plot and her narrative world building is excellent. Having known her for over ten years, collaborating several times on feature screenplays and TV pilots from conception to production, I can recommend her highly.
After I stepped behind the camera following an international acting career, Carolyn story-edited my directorial feature debut, starring Richard Dreyfuss, for which I was awarded best director at the National Film Awards. She gave very helpful notes on my subsequent feature script, which has won major awards and is in pre-production, and we co-wrote a thriller series, now in development. She is a pleasure to work with, and committed to making the story better while being true to the creator's vision.
Carolyn is a highly experienced writer who has worked in the film industry for many years where I met her. Unlike many teachers of screen writing, Carolyn's writing has been produced and her work has been selected for many prestigious programmes. Carolyn has also worked in script editing which is a plus for those seeking writing advice.
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- J$9,569
Pack prices
- 5h: J$47,847
- 10h: J$95,694
free lessons
The first free lesson with Carolyn will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
online
- J$9,569/h
Details
I offer my first session free. This is a 30-minute "get to know you" chat, so we can determine what you are hoping to achieve, and if I am the right person for you. Rate of £45 hour includes time spent reviewing your material, and meetings to discuss my notes.
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