Fundamentals of Screenwriting with Perun Bonser
Learn the basics of storytelling for the screen with this interactive workshop from writer/director Perun Bonser.
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- Perun BonserSee more about Perun Bonser
May 4, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Centre for Stories
- Why you write and messages you want to share with the world;
- Writing for the screen – how to write visually;
- Plot and story structure – understanding the traditional 3 act story structure;
- Developing your characters and their story arc – emotional plotting;
- Practice writing and formatting a screenplay.
This workshop is suitable for those interested in writing for both drama and documentary films.
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring your own device and/or materials to work from (laptop, tablet, or a notepad and pen).
No screenwriting software (e.g. Final Draft) for your computer is needed – you will be able to use Microsoft Word or another writing program.
TICKETS
Tickets are pay-what-you-feel, starting from $30. Please scroll down to reserve your ticket and secure a spot (places are limited). All ticket sales go back into Centre for Stories operations and programming. Centre for Stories is a not-for-profit with charity status and relies in part on your donations and support.
Tickets are FREE for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mob. RSVP below.
Companion card holders are welcome, please contact us on (08) 9328 1443 or at info@centreforstories.com to organise this.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, you can contact us to arrange entry at no charge on (08) 9328 1443 or at info@centreforstories.com. You will need to supply evidence of financial hardship.
TRANSPORT, PARKING and ACCESSIBILITY
Perth Train Station is just a 10 minute walk from Centre for Stories, or there is nearby parking at Wilson Parking on 6-8 Errichetti Place, Northbridge, which is a 2-minute walk away from Centre for Stories.
Centre for Stories is wheelchair accessible.
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Perun Bonser
Collapse BioPerun Bonser is a Ngarluma filmmaker and an accomplished writer and director with over a decade of experience. Perun has written and directed several short films including horror anthology DARK PLACE - THE SHORE (ABC), BLIGHT (ABC), FIGHTER (NITV), and SHADOWS OF DISPLACEMENT (NITV). Perun is currently Series Director, Story Producer and Co-Writer of OUR LAW - Season 2 (NITV/SBS).
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