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Presented by Matthew Currie Holmes

Lesson Screenwriting ABCs Plot/Structure Script Formatting

Summary

If you are new to screenwriting, we have put together some of the best experts around to walk you through the fundamentals of screenwriting.

  • Structure
  • Formatting
  • Loglines
  • Plot Points
  • Genres

Sessions
April24
 45 Minutes 		Class One: Fundamentals of Structure

Screenwriting ABCs Plot/Structure

The vast majority of movies (and television shows) follow the same basic structure, from character and story introductions to having the plot play out, to the eventual conclusion.

In this class, we will go over all traditional structures for motion pictures and television, exploring and making clear all the story beats most successful films and shows use to keep audiences entertained and involved.
April29
 1 Hour 		Class Two: Crafting Stellar Loglines ($49.00)

Script Formatting Screenwriting ABCs

Want to sell your script? It all starts with a logline. Every pitch, every query, even friendly conversations between Industry friends. And, a great logline can be your key to getting Industry folks to want to read your script.
May8
 1 Hour 		Class Three: Nailing the First Act

Screenwriting ABCs Plot/Structure Lesson

Getting your first act ready is so critical to getting readers interested in finishing your script.
Presented by

Matthew Currie Holmes

Matthew 'MCH' Currie Holmes is a Canadian-American screenwriter, filmmaker, and creator of The Fast Draft Method — a results-driven system designed to help writers complete a feature-length screenplay in just 15 days. He has written, directed, and produced multi-million-dollar, award-winning films, including The Curse of Buckout Road and Traces, and currently runs Bloodflower Films, a filmmaker-first production company focused on elevated genre storytelling.

With over two decades of experience in both film and television, Matthew has built a reputation for teaching screenwriters how to master structure, formatting, and emotional impact, without the pretensions of film school. As the creator of Fast Draft Method and The Canvas — a powerful story development framework that gives writers structural clarity and formatting precision, MCH has helped thousands of writers around the world finally finish the scripts producers want to read

Whether he’s directing on set or coaching online, MCH's approach is grounded, actionable, and relentlessly focused on getting writers across the finish line.

     


Matthew Currie Holmes's Website: https://fastdraftcourse.com/

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