Learn How To Write a Script at NYFA
Writers with a passion for film and entertainment take their skills to the next level in NYFA’s intensive 8-Week Feature Screenwriting Workshop. The program, designed for aspiring screenwriters with little or no experience, guides students through developing their story idea into a feature-length screenplay.
Students learn fundamental screenwriting techniques during the workshop, learning to edit, revise, and apply creative feedback through rigorous exercises and collaborative workshop sessions.
Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 8-Week Screenwriting Workshop
At NYFA, students rapidly learn how to craft their own feature-length screenplay of 90-120 pages. Through in-class study, exercises, one-on-one time with their instructors, as well as constructive feedback from their classmates, students rapidly build skills in fundamental writing concepts and techniques. The program meets Monday through Friday for classes and writing labs. To meet the workshop goal, the first draft of an original screenplay, students need to allocate daily and weekend hours for writing. During the program, students able to obtain a discounted download code of Final Draft software from the Bursar.
NYFA also offers the possibility to learn screenwriting from anywhere through a variety of online screenwriting workshops.
To learn more, see NYFA’s Course Catalog or request more information.
CLASS DETAILS
Elements of Screenwriting
Through lectures, in-class exercises, outside readings, classroom discussions, and film viewings, Elements of Screenwriting introduces students to the craft of screenwriting. Screenplay formatting will be a major focus, and students will learn how to write scene description, to describe characters and locations, and to develop action sequences. Topics will also include: Classic screenplay structure, the Elements of the Scene, Developing the Character, Character Arcs, Antagonists, Dialogue, Writing the Visual Image, Introduction to Final Draft, Theme, Conflict, Flashbacks, Fantasy Sequences and Dream Sequences, Voiceover, Text and Subtext, Developing Your Writing Style, Tone and Genre, Visualization, Revealing Exposition, Creating a Compelling Second Act, Climaxes and Resolutions, and Scene Beats.
Feature Workshop
Feature Workshop is a fast-paced, intensive workshop that introduces students to the fundamentals of
screenwriting. The classes consist of in-class writing exercises, individual writing, reading aloud of student work in class, and workshop discussions. Students will apply knowledge gained from Elements of Screenwriting and apply it to the creation of their own feature-length scripts. Students will develop and write a first draft of a feature-length screenplay.
TIMES AND BREAKDOWN BY WEEK
This is a full-time program held during the day. Class times may vary. To learn more, please request information.
8-Week Feature Screenwriting Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | September 15, 2025 – November 8, 2025 February 9, 2026 – April 4, 2026 June 1, 2026 – July 25, 2026 September 14, 2026 – November 14, 2026 | Tuition and Equipment & Technology FeeTuition:$3,899 Equipment & Technology Fee:$20 Wellness Services & Programming Fee:N/A |
| Los Angeles | September 15, 2025 – November 8, 2025 February 9, 2026 – April 4, 2026 June 1, 2026 – July 25, 2026 September 14, 2026 – November 14, 2026 | Tuition and Equipment & Technology FeeTuition:$3,899 Equipment & Technology Fee:$20 Wellness Services & Programming Fee:N/A |
NYFA’s 8-Week Feature Screenwriting Workshop is currently available at NYFA New York and Los Angeles.
During this dynamic workshop, students develop one concept and create the first draft of a feature-length screenplay. To learn more about the projects that students complete within NYFA’s Screenwriting School, visit our projects page.
Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.