Beginning Screenwriting

For anyone who wants to write for the screen, this course takes you from ideas to final script to getting it made. You’ll be introduced to the skills of screenwriting, how to generate ideas, create structure, character, dialogue and plot devices – not forgetting how to write a film synopsis and treatment. 

This is a practical course, which may involve writing a script, synopsis or treatment in your own time. However, there’s no pressure to write anything and when we go through the ideas and create the writing room, there’s a lot to learn through the feedback and progress of others. 

The course will be led by Keith Allott, an award-winning narrative, documentary and abstract filmmaker with his own production company, Badshoes Film. 

Participants should expect some crossover between this course and our Film School and Film Editing courses, but all within its own context.

Tutor: Keith Allott 

Duration: 8 weeks + final networking session on Wednesday 11 March 2026

When: Wednesday evenings from Wednesday 14 January 2026, 6.30pm–9pm

Dates: Wed 14 Jan - Wed 4 March 2026

Price: £135 full / £105 members & concessions / £75 under 25s