Introduction to Screenwriting
Price range: $165.00 through $180.00
Description
Have a story you’d love to see on the screen—or one you’ve started but never finished? Whether you’re brimming with ideas for a film or TV series, looking for inspiration, or simply curious about the art of screenwriting, this course is for you. Over eight sessions, you’ll: Explore story development and generate strong ideas. Craft compelling log lines and outlines. Learn screenplay formatting and structure for film and television. Gain insight into how Hollywood professionals evaluate scripts. Analyze scenes from classic films for inspiration and technique. Discover how to use AI as a creative writing tool to elevate your script. You’ll also have the option to share your writing in progress with the group for constructive feedback—through participation in this aspect is completely optional.
Douglas Folsom is an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, actor, and novelist. He honed his craft in Lee Strasberg’s master class and trained with legendary teachers like Shelley Winters and Stella Adler. He appeared in numerous award-winning short films and worked in major film and TV productions, with the dream of one day acting in his own screenplays. His inspirational family dramas—often touched by romance and magical realism—reflect a journey shaped by faith, miracles, and redemption. His screenplays have been optioned and recognized by the Academy Nicholl Fellowships (Top 10%) and PAGE Awards (Semi-Finalist). A graduate of NYU, Douglas has taught screenwriting at Stevenson University. He lives in Lexington, MA, with his Filipina wife and their daughter.
Start Date: 4/9/26, 6 meetings
Class Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Day of Week: Thursday
Location: Lexington High School, Room 225
Instructor: Douglas Folsom
Status: Running/Openings
