VFS TV Pilot 1 (On Campus) April 28th - June 9th

In 1987, Vancouver Film School introduced the world’s first true immersion film program. Today, VFS is Canada’s premier post-secondary entertainment arts institution, offering an immersive curriculum in film, animation, video game production, VR/AR development, motion and interactive design, programming, art/production foundation, and other related programs. VFS is known for providing high-quality education in accelerated timeframes. VFS alumni are consistently credited on the most successful products in the entertainment economies.

Vancouver Film School

Do you have an exciting idea for the next hit series? Sharpen your TV writing skills in this 7-week, on-campus course.

198 W Hastings St

This course supports students in the creation of an original, sustainable premise for a television series. Using examples from existing TV series, students learn how to pitch, create series bibles and write outlines for original pilot episodes and a second episode of their pilot concept. Students study pilot scripts and watch TV pilot screenings in order to identify key concepts and techniques that will assist them in the development of pilot episodes for their original TV series. Schedule: April 28th - June 9th, Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm PDT, On Campus<ul><li>April 28 (First Class)</li><li>April May 5th</li><li>May 12th</li><li>May 29th</li><li>May 26th</li><li>June 2d</li><li>June 9th (Final Class)</li></ul> Cost: $500 Learning Outcomes – Participants Will:• Prepare for the reality of working collaboratively as members of a story department.• Identify dramatic television structure, character development, and effective dialogue.• Demonstrate how to write a detailed outline of a pilot episode and second episode of an original TV series.• Apply key concepts and techniques of television writing to the creation and development of an original pilot episode for a sustainable television series.• Identify the specific characteristics of a pilot script.• Perform the duties of a story editor during the process of workshopping scripts.• Practice story editing skills through a simulated working story department.• Demonstrate how to write quickly and professionally under the pressure of tight deadlines. Requirements:<ul><li>Laptop or Tablet, something to have near the end of the course with a writing software like Drama Queen.</li><li>Notebook and a pen.</li></ul>Prerequisites:<ul><li>Students are not required to have any previous training or experience.</li></ul>Notes:<ul><li>* Upon successful completion of a Short-Track course, the cost can be deducted from any full-time Advanced Production program tuition at VFS. Only one discount may be applied. Contact a VFS Advisor for eligibility.</li><li>**Students must confirm they are at least 16 years old at the beginning of the workshop in order to register, and are comfortable with understanding, writing and speaking in English.</li><li>***Please note that courses may be cancelled at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.</li><li>If you have any questions, please contact: industryworkshops@vfs.com</li></ul>

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