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EXPLORE STORYTELLING IN FILM WITH WORKING PROFESSIONALS - AND DISCOVER YOUR STORIES WITHIN

'...informative...fun and inspiring...Incredible value and highly recommended'


Genevieve, screenwriter

‘…such a delightful weekend…very inspired, thank you.’


Amanda, poet

 '...highly engaging...entertaining... SCREEN TALES was worthwhile on every level to inspire and inform.' 


Cecilia, writer

Come and join us for an entertaining workshop building your knowledge of film and screenwriting with behind the scenes insight from working screenwriter/producer, DARREN MARKEY, and the talented writer/performer/producer, LUCY BEST.

  • SCREEN TALES is ideal for aspiring storytellers and/or screenwriters - and most importantly - anyone who LOVES FILM


  • Film is entertainment - SCREEN TALES respects and honours this - it will be FUN


  • SCREEN TALES  is interactive - participants will be developing an original screen idea and WRITING


  • SCREEN TALES draws on classic, renowned texts including, ARISTOTLE, JOSEPH CAMPBELL, CARL JUNG, ROBERT MCKEE


  • You will leave with the knowledge of how a screenplay is built - along with a  SYNOPSIS of your own creating - and an understanding of why stories on screen work

Six session structure

SESSION 1 - WHAT IS STORY?

SESSION 2 - STORY ON SCREEN

SESSION 2 - STORY ON SCREEN

 Where do stories comes from and why are they important? 


An examination into the history of storytelling and the role it plays in shaping the collective consciousness. 


You will begin forming an original idea for your own screen story.

SESSION 2 - STORY ON SCREEN

SESSION 2 - STORY ON SCREEN

SESSION 2 - STORY ON SCREEN

 What makes a screenplay?

 

An examination of the classic three-act structure and how stories come to the screen through the building of a screenplay. 


You will apply these principles to your original idea formed in SESSION 1.

SESSION 3 - GOOD VS EVIL

SESSION 2 - STORY ON SCREEN

SESSION 4 - ARCHETYPES ON SCREEN

 How do the forces of antagonism drive a story forward? 


An examination of protagonist vs antagonist - and the various forms they take. 


You will recognise the hero and villain in your story, along with what it is they want.

SESSION 4 - ARCHETYPES ON SCREEN

SESSION 6 - THE TOOLS OF SCREENWRITING

SESSION 4 - ARCHETYPES ON SCREEN

 What is a character? 


An examination into the definition and purpose of characters. Includes analysis of Carl Jung’s theories on the origin of archetypes. 


You will recognise the archetypes in your story and the role they play.

SESSION 5 - JOURNEY ON SCREEN

SESSION 6 - THE TOOLS OF SCREENWRITING

SESSION 6 - THE TOOLS OF SCREENWRITING

The Hero's Journey - where does it begin and end? 


Analysis of several theories on screenwriting - The Hero's Journey vs Save the Cat. 


You will deepen your understanding of the journey your hero is undertaking.

SESSION 6 - THE TOOLS OF SCREENWRITING

SESSION 6 - THE TOOLS OF SCREENWRITING

SESSION 6 - THE TOOLS OF SCREENWRITING

How do screenwriters write?

 

A close look at the screenwriter’s habits and the tools used to create a screenplay. 


You will use your story idea to create a SYNOPSIS - ready to build into your TREATMENT and/or SCREENPLAY.

Copyright © 2025 Darren Markey - screenwriter - All Rights Reserved.

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