THE FILM INDUSTRY IS CHANGING!

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What are you watching?

People are demanding things to watch! Consequently, producers are looking for new stories now more than ever before. How do producers get through all of those submissions? By using readers! Readers are a critical part of the development process. Why? Because readers are the only people that are focused solely on the STORY of a screenplay! And a good reader can analyze a screenplay while understanding the needs of both producers and writers. NO ONE talks about how it's different to read for producers rather than writers. Until now. At Hollywood Gatekeepers, we talk about using the INSIDE/OUTSIDE TECHNIQUE as a way to become a trusted advisor to both Producers and Writers. And now, we have a complete ON DEMAND WORKSHOP to talk about just that!!

Here's What You're Getting

See first-hand why producers spend millions of dollars on these movies and what makes the writer able to sell a screenplay in the first place.

  • AN ON -DEMAND ONLINE EVENT - Exclusive content detailing what makes a story work from a reader's point of view.

  • INSIDE OUTSIDE TECHNIQUE- Learn the difference between reading for producers vs reading for writers. And which is best for you!

  • ANALYZE POPULAR FILMS - Test your knowledge of popular films so that you're clear on how to apply the story techniques.

  • BONUS CHECKLISTS & DOWNLOADS - Exclusive details about being a Screenreader, a Workshop Worksheet to make the session easier, and pre-session exercises to lay out your success path.

What People Are Saying

About "Story! A Reader's Perspective"

  • "I was nervous that I would be lost but I actually understand more than I realize. You explain things really well and make them easy to understand.".

  • "My favorite part was learning the ins and outs of what a reader does and how it changes depending on a writer or producer focus."

  • Carolyn Carpenter's years of analyzing screenplays give her vision and insight that is rare. I always learn something unexpected in her classes, something I'm surprised I didn't notice

  • With this class, I've been reignited for my love of movies and the way I look at them. It's a whole new perspective that I never though possible. The class is not just about a career in movies, but also a reflection on who you are and what you want as a person. I look forward to further classes from Carolyn.

  • "Reading scripts is a fun but serious job, and this all-day class was fun but serious. The instructor knows her business from the inside/out, and very clearly explained each bulletin element that needed to be in a script. She provided lots of examples of do's and don't, as script reading lays out a pattern of elements which should be met if the script is to be successful. So if you want to check out other scripts while you work on our own, take one of the classes from Hollywood Gatekeepers.

  • What are the story elements? An excellent question that Carolyn goes into a deep dive of love for movies. It is a 6 hour class that goes into a methodical system of analyzing screenplays and the final product on the screen.

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. HI!

    3. PRE- WORK

    4. STORY! COURSE PRE-WORKSHOP WORKSHEET

    1. DETAILS

    2. INTRODUCTION - WHAT IS A READER?

    1. STORY ELEMENTS

    2. SHREK!

    3. STORY ELEMENTS PART ONE: Story Overview & Elements 1-4 OF SHREK

    4. THE MATRIX!

    5. COMPLETE ELEMENTS 1-4 OF THE MATRIX

    6. SHREK & THE MATRIX WORKSHEET

    1. STORY ELEMENTS PART TWO: Elements 1-4 of THE MATRIX and 5-7 of SHREK

    2. STORY ELEMENTS PART TWO: 1-4 of THE MATRIX & 5-7 of SHREK

    3. COMPLETE ELEMENTS 5-7 OF THE MATRIX

    4. SHREK & THE MATRIX WORKSHEET

    1. STORY ELEMENTS PART THREE: Elements 5-7 of THE MATRIX and 8-13 of SHREK

    2. STORY ELEMENTS PART THREE: 5-7 of THE MATRIX and 8-13 of SHREK

    3. COMPLETE ALL THE REMAINING ELEMENTS OF THE MATRIX

    4. SHREK & THE MATRIX WORKSHEET

    1. ELEMENTS OF STORY PART FOUR: Elements 8-13 of THE MATRIX

    2. ELEMENTS OF STORY - THE MATRIX 8-13

    3. CONGRATULATIONS!

    4. SHREK & THE MATRIX EXERCISE KEY

    5. YOU DID IT!

    6. WHAT NOW?

About this course

  • $497.00
  • 40 lessons
  • 4 hours of video content

No Risk Guarantee

Money Back Guarantee For Course Holders - When you DO THE WORK within this course, we guarantee you'll walk away with clear step-by-step instructions to break down the story of a screenplay from a reader's perspective..OR YOUR MONEY BACK! NOTE: Just show us that you completed the assignments along with a statement that you are dissatisfied and we'll give you a full refund!