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Facilitator Barry McEvoy and the eight "First Look 2016" screenwriters.

Facilitator Barry McEvoy and the “First Look 2016” screenwriters.

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COVID-19 Updates:
In order to maintain a high standard of tuition, as well as the health and safety of our community,  
all Screenwriting classes are going ahead as scheduled via remote live video with the tutor.  Full details available for those reserving.

This course series is taught by internationally renowned actor/screenwriter, Barry McEvoy (Veronica Guerin, Dreamworks, Parallel Pictures, Workhorse and Touchstone, among others!).

We currently have TWO levels of screenwriting courses detailed below:  Intro to Screenwriting (6-weeks) and Screenwriting – Experienced and Improvers Level with a presentation of work.(10-weeks). See course details below.

As always, we continue to have very small class sizes (8-10) to maintain an excellent standard, with experienced and dedicated facilitators with high-level professional industry experience.

See our many TESTIMONIALS at the bottom of this page.

Have a listen to this dynamic and engaging Film Network Ireland podcast interview with Barry McEvoy as he shares about his work in the international film world and his passion for teaching:
https://audioboom.com/posts/7360335-73-barry-mcevoy-producer-writer-director?fbclid=IwAR0of7_1eZZpUKH4pz88M7KJ43OUYryegGPdNmwQXRYi1i8RknP49KZ-vlk

Current & Upcoming Options

Course #15: Intro to Screenwriting (6-week course) Spring 2020 - Some limited spaces available!

Areas to be covered:

The generation of original content, depth of character, dialogue that sings, the power of images and setting, and stage directions, taste, tone and style. Filmmaking as a collaborative art: agents, producers and "the Business".

No experience is needed for this course; just the enthusiasm to write the film that YOU would love to see. Class size is limited to 10 students maximum for this course.

  • When: Tuesdays 7:00-9:30pm, March 24th - April 28th, 2020
  • Where: Via ZOOM live video with the tutor
  • Instructor: Barry McEvoy
  • Fees: €270, minimum non-refundable deposit of €100 due within 3 days of reservation. Remaining balance due March 10th, two weeks prior to the start of the course. Refund only in the event of Flying Turtle cancellation. No credit/refund if student misses class.
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Course #16: Screenwriting - Experienced and Improvers Level (10 classes) - ONE PLACE AVAILABLE! Next option being finalized for Autumn 2020.

This course is for those who have taken the "Intro to Screenwriting" 6-week course with us, or those who have some previous experience writing screenplays. A three page screenwriting sample will be required for all applicants.

By the end of the 10 weeks you will have completed either
1. The first draft of an Hour Long television pilot episode
2. A half-hour sitcom pilot and Show-bible
3. 60 pages of a Feature length film.

A commitment of 6 pages per week will be needed to achieve this objective. The course will culminate in a public reading of selected scenes from each student's script.

Course Overview
Classes 1-4, and 6: Group Sessions covering structure, development, and the business of marketing screenplays.
Classes 5, 7 and 8: One-to-one mentoring and guidance in seeing your first draft through so individual appointments will replace group classes.
Classes 9: Return to group class and prep for public reading on the evening of the 10th class presentation dates and times being finalised.

Class size will be limited to only 8 students maximum in order to provide the highest level of tuition so apply early!!

  • When: Thursdays 7:00-9:30pm, March 26th - May 28th, 2020 - Presentation of work May 28th. ONE PLACE AVAILABLE!
  • Where: Via Zoom live video with the tutor
  • Instructor: Barry McEvoy
  • Fees: €385, non-refundable deposit of €100 required within 3-days of reservation. March 12th, two weeks prior to the start of the course. Refund only in the event of Flying Turtle cancellation. No credit/refund if student misses class.
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Testimonials

“This Screenwriting course is by far, the best, no holds barred, peel it right back creative Screenwriting course I’ve ever taken. It’s intense, enjoyable and most of all rewarding beyond compare.” – James O’Connell

“I am the author of two books; both true stories about my life. So I never had to use my imagination. That all changed when I met Barry McEvoy. He’s the type of guy who will open your eyes to an imaginary world. If you want to do a course that will change your life, look no further.” – Paul Keany (The Cocaine Diaries, The Party Animals)

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Please contact us to reserve or if you have any further questions.