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MASTERCLASS

JOHN TRUBY

The Anatomy of Story

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01 & 02 july | 9:30 - 17:30 | Maison des Associations Internationales - Rue Washington, 40 - 1050 Brussels

The Brussels International Film Festival invites you to an exceptional meeting with John Truby.

Writer, director, teacher, John Truby is a script doctor and consultant for the most important studios such as Sony Pictures, Fox, HBO, BBC, Canal Plus, AMC, etc.

His students include writers, directors and producers of films and TV series such as Sleepless in Seattle, The Addams Family, Beetlejuice, X-Men, Shrek, Breaking Bad, Dr House, Lost, Scream, Star Wars, etc.

Based on his expertise in the field, John Truby created "Truby's writers Studio" in Los Angeles where he was able to develop many new teaching methods. His seminars have been attended by over 20,000 writers worldwide.

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The masterclass will be held in English and simultaneously translated into French.

PRICES

The masterclass is available at the following rates:

  • 245€ for students
  • 290€ for individuals
  • 390€ for companies and freelancers

Early Bird rates: Book your ticket before May 31st and get a 10% discount on your ticket.

Are you a film professional or a film school student? Benefit from a 30% discount on your BRIFF accreditation during the Early Bird rate when you book your place for the masterclass!

Attention, seats are limited!

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* In case of cancellation of the event, you will be reimbursed the full amount of your purchase.

PROGRAMME

DAY 1 - CREATING A DYNAMIC STRUCTURE

Saturday July 1st
9.30am to 5.30 pm - Lunch Break 1:10 pm to 2:30pm

  • Finding the perfect structure.
  • The myth of the 3-act structure.
  • 7 key points for a solid structure.
  • Creating the central driving force.
  • 3 alternatives to the classic structure.
  • Weaknesses of Fairy Tale, Myth and Drama.
  • 7 key points for a good premise.
  • Building and growing the hero.
  • Functioning of the character network.
  • Profound character change.
  • 5 major character changes.
  • Keys to a powerful Adversary.
  • Moral debate, how to sequence it.
DAY 2 - CREATING DYNAMIC PLOT AND SCENES

Sunday July 2nd
9.30am to 5.30 pm - Lunch Break 1:10 pm to 2:30pm

  • The 22 building blocks of any good script.
  • Progressing the plot through character development.
  • Creating the visual world.
  • Using the sub-plot.
  • Setting the tag line.
  • Prepare the revelations.
  • Choose the appropriate story form.
  • Build a strong plot middle.
  • Sequencing scenes.
  • Writing 3-part dialogue.
  • Building the scene.
  • Dialogues that increase conflict.

 

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