MasterClass: Aaron Sorkin Teaches Screenwriting
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Année : 2016
Nombre de saisons : 1
Durée moyenne d'un épisode : 10 minutes
Genre(s) : Documentaire
Aaron Sorkin wrote his first movie on cocktail napkins. Those napkins turned into A Few Good Men, starring Jack Nicholson. Now, the Academy Award winning writer of The West Wing and The Social Network is teaching screenwriting. You’ll learn his rules of storytelling, dialogue, character development, and what makes a script actually sell. By the end, you'll write unforgettable screenplays.
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Épisode 1 - Introduction
22 juin 2016
Meet Aaron. He's an Oscar winner, a TV hitmaker, and the writer of the some of the smartest dramas ever to hit the screen. And now, he's your instructor.
Épisode 2 - Intention & Obstacle
22 juin 2016
Every great story is born from intentions and obstacles. Learn how to build the "drive shaft" that will set your script in motion.
Épisode 3 - Story Ideas
22 juin 2016
How do you know if your idea is good enough to turn into a script? Aaron walks you through the steps every writer should take to test an idea—and decide whether it will work best in TV or film.
Épisode 4 - Developing Characters: Part 1
22 juin 2016
Aaron shares some of the decisions he made to develop some of his most unforgettable characters—like The Social Network's Mark Zuckerberg and The West Wing's Toby and Leo.
Épisode 5 - Developing Characters: Part 2
22 juin 2016
Your characters don't have to be like you—or even likeable. Drawing on examples from A Few Good Men and Steve Jobs, Aaron explains why he always empathizes with his characters even if he disagrees with them.
Épisode 6 - Research
22 juin 2016
Good research is the key to a great script. Bad research is a waste of time. How can you tell the difference? Aaron shares lessons from Malice and The Social Network to help you gather the information you really need.
Épisode 7 - Incorporating Research
22 juin 2016
You have pages of research—now what? Avoid clunky exposition and learn how to seamlessly weave research into your story.
Épisode 8 - The Audience
22 juin 2016
Aaron knows that the audience isn't just watching his work. They're participating in it, too. Learn how to write stories that will keep them engaged and entertained.
Épisode 9 - Rules of Story
22 juin 2016
The rules of great drama aren't new. Here, Aaron explains how most of them were laid out more than 2,000 years ago by Aristotle in his Poetics, and how to use those lessons to become a diagnostician for your own story ideas.
Épisode 10 - Film Story Arc
22 juin 2016
Page numbers don't sound exciting, but they're a great tool for tracking the act-structure and pacing of your story.
Épisode 11 - Writing Habits
22 juin 2016
Even Aaron gets writer's block. Learn how he gets unstuck and what writing tools he uses to make sure he's ready when inspiration strikes.
Épisode 12 - Group Workshop: Untitled by JJ Braider
22 juin 2016
While workshopping J.J.'s script, Aaron shares his tips on writing action scenes that move as fast on the page as they will on the screen.
Épisode 13 - Group Workshop: E is for Edie by Jeanie Bergen
22 juin 2016
The offbeat characters in Jeanie's script are a hit with Aaron, who warns about the dangers of getting feedback from close-minded studio execs. (Warning: explicit content).
Épisode 14 - Group Workshop: Chronic by Roland Zaleski
22 juin 2016
Discussing Roland's script, Aaron reveals a simple trick that writers can use to justify improbable events in their stories.
Épisode 15 - Group Workshop: The Merc by Evelyn Yves
22 juin 2016
Evelyn's TV pilot kicks off a conversation about opening scenes and the importance of showing your audience something they've never seen before.
Épisode 16 - Group Workshop: From Here to Alli by Corey Wright
22 juin 2016
After workshopping Corey's script and learning about his background, Aaron discusses the importance of having confidence as a writer, and shares his own origin story, starting with his days as a struggling New York actor.
Épisode 17 - Writing Scenes: Part 1
22 juin 2016
A great story is more than just a collection of great scenes. Learn how to give your script momentum from one beat to the next.
Épisode 18 - Writing Scenes: Part 2
22 juin 2016
Your script only has one opening scene. Make it memorable by introducing your theme, grabbing the audience, and setting up your characters' intentions and obstacles.
Épisode 19 - Scene Case Study: Steve Jobs
22 juin 2016
In a study of a scene from Steve Jobs, Aaron explains how high stakes, strong intentions & obstacles, and competing tactics make for an exciting scene to write.
Épisode 20 - Scene Case Study: The West Wing
22 juin 2016
Aaron analyzes a classic scene from The West Wing: the scathing confrontation between President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) and Governor Robert Ritchie (James Brolin).
Épisode 21 - Writing Captivating Dialogue
22 juin 2016
If you want to write Aaron Sorkin-worthy dialogue, learn from the master himself on how to make music with your words and put them to the test by performing your own scenes out loud.
Épisode 22 - Dialogue Case Study: The West Wing
22 juin 2016
Aaron does a deep dive into the musical nuances of dialogue in the Bartlet–Ritchie scene.
Épisode 23 - Rewrites: First Draft
22 juin 2016
Rewrites aren't a sign of a bad script; they're a sign of a good writer. Hear how Aaron reworks and strengthens his screenplays during the rewriting process.
Épisode 24 - Rewrites: Notes
22 juin 2016
Rewrites aren't a sign of a bad script; they're a sign of a good writer. Hear how Aaron reworks and strengthens his screenplays with help from trusted advisors.
Épisode 25 - The West Wing Writers' Room: Part 1
22 juin 2016
Aaron creates a virtual writers’ room to “break” part of the Season 5 premiere—an episode he's never seen.
Épisode 26 - The West Wing Writers' Room: Part 2
22 juin 2016
Aaron discusses what is needed in the teaser of the show and how to reverse engineer a plot.
Épisode 27 - The West Wing Writers' Room: Part 3
22 juin 2016
Aaron and the students continue to work together to break episode 501 of The West Wing.
Épisode 28 - The West Wing Writers' Room: Part 4
22 juin 2016
How can research drive the plot forward? Aaron and the students discuss the limitations of the 25th Amendment as a plot point.
Épisode 29 - The West Wing Writers' Room: Part 5
22 juin 2016
Take Aaron's advice: When you have great characters, use them. Learn how to keep your protagonists active.
Épisode 30 - The West Wing Writers' Room: Part 6
22 juin 2016
Who's got a bad idea? Aaron and the students run through various plot ideas as the writers' room continues.
Épisode 31 - The West Wing Writers' Room: Part 7
22 juin 2016
As Aaron says, "You don't have to assault the audience with plot." The writers discuss the value of pacing—plus the limits of reality within fiction.
Épisode 32 - The West Wing Writers' Room: Part 8
22 juin 2016
Aaron and the students wrap up the virtual writers' room and discuss lessons learned.
Épisode 33 - Group Workshop: Pitch Session
22 juin 2016
You've got a screenplay—now it's time to pitch. Learn what questions Hollywood's decision makers will ask you during a pitch and how to effectively answer them.
Épisode 34 - Group Workshop: Aaron Pitches Mission to Mars
22 juin 2016
Aaron turns the tables on his writers and pitches them his idea for a brand-new TV series called Mission to Mars.
Épisode 35 - Closing Thoughts
22 juin 2016
In the final lesson, Aaron offers his parting wisdom and leaves you with one more assignment that will last the rest of your life.
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