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Classes
Dirk Eichhorst teaches two classes for aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers periodically in cooperation with the
Continuing Education Programs at community colleges throughout Michigan.
“Dirk Eichhorst was the best teacher I ever had the pleasure of learning from.
I look up to him greatly as a mentor. I learned more than I ever imagined. It has totally helped me in pursuing my career.
I feel totally confident now in the subject of screenwriting. Dirk Eichhorst is amazing!”
– Rene, student, Macomb Community College
"As a freelance editor and writer, I'm familiar with many forms of prose...except for screenplays and scripts.
After I attended Dirk's workshop on script and screenwriting, though, I felt comfortable enough with their conventions
to want to pursue scriptwriting projects with collaborators.
Thank you, Dirk, for being so clear, concise, and well-organized in your presentation!"
– Lisa, attendee, Rochester Writers Conference
INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPT & SCREENWRITING
At GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Grand Rapids, Michigan
9 Sessions (27 hours of teaching)
2011 Session TBA
Wednesday evenings, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Last season's class was a smash hit! Don't miss this chance to develop your skills as a script and screenwriter for feature films, documentaries, and corporate video scripts. Be inspired by great films and fellow writers.
Students will learn dozens of screenwriting principles and will develop a solid foundation in the art of screenwriting. He/she will be able to analyze his/her own work, ask questions of it, and apply principles learned in class to develop more cohesive scripts, tell better stories, and understand how writing decisions affect the audience. Also includes a discussion on writing documentary and corporate video scripts.
Student’s works in progress may be discussed in class if desired.
The class will together choose one film that is currently playing in the theater and be asked to see it before the following session. The instructor will then lead an analytical discussion of the film.
Recommended for beginning and intermediate writers.
ROCHESTER WRITER'S CONFERENCE
At OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, Rochester Hills, Michigan
1 Session
2011 Dates TBA
Session time & content of Dirk Eichhorst's appearance TBA.
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN WRITER'S CONFERENCE
At MARANATHA, Muskegon, Michigan
2 Sessions & Panel Discussion Participant
2011 Dates TBA
Session times of Dirk Eichhorst's appearance TBA.
DIRECTING YOUR FILM, Weekend Workshop
At MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE , Clinton Township, Michigan
2 Sessions (10 hours of teaching)
June 24 & 25, 2011
Friday evening, 6:15 - 9:15pm
Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
This weekend workshop is your introduction to the process of directing an independent film. Students will learn the process of transforming the words of a script to visual interpretation onscreen. Emphasis will be placed on the director as team leader and master collaborator. Several films will be analyzed and discussed.
Topics include project vision and coordination, style, visual approaches (film languages), storyboards, shot lists, working with actors, fostering a productive environment on the set. Several films will be analyzed and discussed.
Recommended for beginning and intermediate producers & directors.
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