The ShanghaiTech University - USC School of Cinematic Arts Filmmaking Program in Screenwriting is now accepting applications. The non-commercial, non-degree certificate program is initiated and organized by ShanghaiTech University. A recipient of the Shanghai Film Fund by Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation, the program is aimed at introducing top-notch North American Film Education and industrial protocols into Shanghai. The entire program is taught by USC SCA faculty, as well as industry experts from China and the US. Those who complete the coursework will be awarded a certificate co-signed by ShanghaiTech University and USC SCA.
1、GENERAL INFORMATION
TIME：Feb 23rd – May 12th, 11 WEEKS IN TOTAL
SATURDAYS MORNINGS AND AFTERNOONS & SUNDAY AFTERNOONS
BREAK DURING THE QINGMING HOLIDAY
LOCATION: Main Campus, ShanghaiTech University (No. 393, Middle Huaxia Road, Pudong, Shanghai)
CLASS SCALE: 10 people
LANGUAGE：English
COURSE CONTENT: screenwriting techniques; script analysis; dramatization and scene writing; character development; writing for genre films; ideation; step-outline writing; script analyses; pitch skills
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND FINAL DELIVERABLE：
1）Weekly writing assignments (Prose writing, Scene Writing, Synopsis, Treatment)
2）The step outline of a feature-length film（Outstanding works may have the opportunity to be further developed with corporate support.）
FEE: 35,000 RMB (early bird price)
38,000 RMB (regular price)
INSTRUCTOR: PETER GAMBLE ROBINSON
Peter Gamble Robinson, adjunct professor in USC’s screenwriting program since 2008. He began his career as the ghostwriter of House of Sand and Fog and then worked for 12 years in the writers’ room of A-List screenwriter Ed Solomon on films including Now You See Me and Now You See Me 2. His script The Harrowing has won awards at Scriptapalooza, the CAPE New Writer’s Award and was a semi-finalist for the Nichol. He is the co-writer of Office Uprising (starring Brenton Thwaites, Zachary Levi & Jane Levy) which was developed for Crackle. Most recently he’s completed the animated features Wish Police &The Mischievians for ReelFX, and is developing the project Supervillain Academy with them.
Peter is a graduate of the University of Southern California’s film program where he received both his BFA in screenwriting (Cum Laude) and his MFA in directing. He has taught various screenwriting masterclasses since 2010.
2、QUALIFICATION AND APPLICATION
QUALIFICATION： The applicant should have professional or long-standing creative experience in screenwriting and have completed scripts for either films or TV.
HOW TO APPLY：
1）Application Form and CV (required)
Please click the link (https://www.wjx.top/jq/32997834.aspx) and fill out the Application Form. Please also send over your CV in English to screenwriting@shanghaitech.edu.cn w/ subject line: “YOUR NAME – 2019 ShanghaiTech-USC Screenwriting Workshop Application”.
2）Creative Challenge 1(required)
Please write a scene between two very different kinds of people who get stuck in an elevator on New Year’s Eve. Please write in English, prose form, 12pt, double space, 1-2 pages. There should be no flashbacks in the story.
3）Creative Challenge 2(required)
Please write about the Most Challenging Moment in your life: Convey in writing the greatest challenge you have faced and how you responded to it. The challenge may be of any kind you care to write about – physical, emotional, moral, creative, personal, professional or some other sort. Please write in English, prose form, 12pt, double space, 1-2 pages.
4）Excerpt of your previous works (optional)
Please provide an excerpt of up to 10 pages from one of your scripts or other narrative form of writings. It can be either in English or Chinese.(Please indicate if the script was produced or of the novel was published, if applicable. ）
DEADLINES
Please submit your application form, CV and previous works by Jan 14th.
Please submit your Creative Challenge(s) by Jan 28th.
The admission committee will start the selection process upon receipt of the complete application.
P.S. If you submit your creative writings by Jan 21st and get selected, you'll enjoy the early bird price!
3. CONTACT INFORMATION
WECHAT PUBLIC ACCOUNT：上科大创艺(ShanghaiTech _CY). Please follow our public account, where we will regularly publish the updates of our programs.
WECHAT SERVICE ACCOUNT：18917008036（Wechat only, please）
CONTACT PERSONS：Ms. QIN; Ms. ZHANG
TEL：021-20685066; 021-20685598（Mon thru Fri，10:00-11:30，14:00-17:00）
EMAIL：screenwriting@shanghaitech.edu.cn
