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This course is specifically designed for beginners through advanced. You don't have to know a slugline from a transition as I'll cover industry terms in class. Screenwriting software, once you've learned the basics, will automatically add them for you and Final Draft is the standard which I strongly recommend you purchase, or you can use whichever software you prefer. Many of them offer free trials and here's a link.
Please Note: Although I do advise students to use Final Draft, which is very intuitive and there are numerous videos on YouTube to help you, this is not a "How To Use" course, nor am I endorsed or paid by Final Draft.
Additionally, I do not offer refunds. If you miss a class, I'm very happy to schedule a catch-up.
One Sheets From Some Of The Films I've Written
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Student Testimonials
If you want someone who holds you accountable, offers honest and respectful critique, and genuinely roots for your voice — all while being a deeply kind human — Max is the person you want to work with.
Marielle Lela Quesney
I recently was lucky enough to take a class from Max. It was an intimate group with one-on-one attention. I have taken several classes but not one like this. We went over each person's script and were given specific details on how to improve in a faux writing room setting. He gave me advice that no other instructor had given me which pushed me up as a better writer. I highly recommend taking a class with Max. He will give you honest critiques to improve and push you to become an upgraded writer.
L. Dinah Palmisano.
I would run, not walk to Max's class if I had an idea to start, or you've started one and stalled.
Mark Neal.
Max screenplay writing classes are a blast of fun. I started working on my first screenplay and Max’s class was the perfect place to be. I learned the mechanics on how to begin this intimidating process, as well as a disciplined approach. When it was time to share writing, the space created by Max was loving, encouraging and filled with great advice. I recommend coming to this class to any new writers who are intimidated by the enormity of the task."
María Cristina Jiménez.
Max's, Writer’s Room, has given me all of the tools to write a marketable
screenplay, within a positive, and collaborative environment. If you have an idea and
want to bring it to fruition, this is the place to be.
Hannah George.
Saturday 10am-1pm Pacific $100 Or
1 hr
60 US dollars
3 hr
100 US dollars
Letters Of Recommendation
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