Screenwriting Intensive w/ Matthew McDuffie

I'm glad to pass along info on my favorite local screenwriting teach, Matt McDuffie -- who's offering another set of Screenwriting Intensives. More info below:

ONE-DAY SCREENWRITING INTENSIVES

Matthew McDuffie, an instructor in the Dramatic Writing Program at the University of New Mexico, and a professional screenwriter who has written for HBO, Showtime, Warner Brothers, and the producers of ER, Capote, and Six Feet Under, will lead a series of intimate one-day workshops for filmmakers and storytellers who are determined to create stronger stories, characters, and commercially viable screenplays.

Classes are scheduled for July 18th and July 25^th, and will cover the foundations – the mechanics of plot, then quickly move on to the development of each participant’s storyline. Individuals are encouraged to bring in ideas, or existing work, the goal being to have a complete outline by the end of the day.

The workshops will be held at KNME Studios in Albuquerque from 9 AM to 4 PM. The cost is $125. Call (505) 385-1323 or write tobuzzblanco@comcast.net for more information and reservations. A $25 deposit is required, as lunch will be served on site.

"Matthew is a passionate storyteller. He lives for it. He understands that the problem solving and puzzle-making of good story is to serve emotion and character, and ultimately the audience. In this age of reality TV and internet immersion, Matthew has not forgotten that entertainment is an art form."

--- Bonnie Curtis – Producer of Saving Private Ryan and Minority Report

Screenwriting Workshop with Matthew McDuffie

Several of you had a chance to see Matthew McDuffie in action during the recent NM Media Industries Conference -- so we're very glad to welcome him back for a small group Screenwriting Workshop at ARTS lab on February 21st and 22nd. More info below:

Matthew McDuffie, an instructor in the Dramatic Writing Program at the University of New Mexico, and a professional screenwriter who has written for HBO, Showtime, Warner Brothers, and the producers of ER, Capote, and Six Feet Under, will lead an intensive and intimate workshop for novelists, playwrights and screenwriters who are determined to create stronger stories and characters. Participants are encouraged to bring in their own work to develop over the course of the weekend event.

The workshop will be held at UNM's Arts Lab 131 Pine St. NE, Albuquerque, NM
February 21 and 22, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The cost is $225. Call
(505) 385-1323 or buzzblanco@comcast.net for more information and reservations.

"Matthew is a passionate storyteller. He lives for it. He understands that the problem
solving and puzzle-making of good story is to serve emotion and character, and
ultimately the audience. In this age of reality TV and internet immersion, Matthew has
not forgotten that entertainment is an art form."

Bonnie Curtis – Producer of Saving Private Ryan and Minority Report

Storytelling Seminar @ ARTS Lab July 19 & 20

STORYTELLING

Matthew McDuffie, an instructor in the Dramatic Writing Program at the University of
New Mexico, and a professional screenwriter who has written for HBO, Showtime,
Warner Brothers, and the producers of ER, Capote, and Six Feet Under, will lead an
intensive and intimate workshop for novelists, playwrights and screenwriters who are
determined to create stronger stories and characters. Participants are encouraged to bring
in their own work to develop over the course of the weekend event.

The workshop will be held at UNM’s Arts Lab 131 Pine St. NE, Albuquerque, NM
July 19th and 20th, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The cost is $225. Lunch will be served. Call
(505) 265-2569 or buzzblanco@comcast.net for more information and reservations.

"Matthew is a passionate storyteller. He lives for it. He understands that the problem
solving and puzzle-making of good story is to serve emotion and character, and
ultimately the audience. In this age of reality TV and internet immersion, Matthew has
not forgotten that entertainment is an art form."

Bonnie Curtis – Producer of Saving Private Ryan and Minority Report