{"id":4851,"date":"2021-06-18T18:10:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T18:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chavon.edu.do\/?post_type=program&#038;p=4851"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:18:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T13:18:59","slug":"cinema-the-screenwriter-as-author","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/chavon.edu.do\/en\/program\/cinema-the-screenwriter-as-author\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinema: The Screenwriter as Author"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>The Screenwriter as Author<\/strong> is an intensive 20-week program for creators seeking to develop a feature film project from initial idea to polished screenplay. Structured as a writing laboratory, the program blends theoretical instruction, hands-on workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and group feedback sessions led by renowned international screenwriters and script doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants develop their individual projects across five comprehensive modules that explore narrative structure, character construction, synopsis and treatment development, full screenplay drafts, critical evaluation, and professional pitching and development strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hybrid Format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Virtual and in-person classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three-hour sessions, three times per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>350 hours (20 weeks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission and Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission to the program requires an application process. 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