# Event Details - **Event Name**: Short & Sweet: The Art of Short Film Screenwriting - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Save $30 if you register by August 24, 2026, 11:59 PM EST with discount code: SHORT&SWEET30 ATLFS Member discounts applied at checkout Turn Your Idea Into a Short Film Screenplay Have a story you’ve been wanting to tell but don’t know how to get it onto the page? This screenwriting intensive will guide you through the essential tools and techniques needed to develop a compelling short film screenplay. Over two sessions, you’ll learn how to build a strong premise, create memorable characters, structure a short film, develop conflict and turning points, write effective scenes, and create a screenplay that works visually on the screen. Whether you’re a first-time writer or a filmmaker looking to strengthen your storytelling skills, this course will give you a practical foundation for writing short films—and the tools to take your idea from concept to screenplay. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to find and develop a strong short film idea • Creating compelling characters with clear wants and needs • Answering character questions that bring your characters to life • Understanding conflict, stakes, and turning points • Writing cinematic scenes that show rather than tell • Developing a beginning, middle, and ending that feels earned Students may attend either day independently, but taking both provides a complete character-to-screenplay development process. SHORT & SWEET: THE ART OF SHORT FILM SCREENWRITING CLASS 1 DATE: 9/12/26 TIME: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PRICE: STANDARD REGISTRATION SINGLE CLASS: $80 NON-MEMBERS — Now until September 12th (Day of event) Save $20 if you register by August 24, 2026, 11:59 PM EST with discount code: SHORT&SWEET20 Day One focuses on creating a strong, visually distinctive protagonist whose desires, contradictions, flaws, and choices generate the story. SHORT & SWEET: THE ART OF SHORT FILM SCREENWRITING CLASS 2 DATE: 9/13/26 TIME: 10:00 PM - 2:00 PM PRICE: STANDARD REGISTRATION SINGLE CLASS: $80 NON-MEMBERS — Now until September 13th (Day of event) Save $20 if you register by August 24, 2026, 11:59 PM EST with discount code: SHORT&SWEET20 Day Two focuses on translating that character-driven story into a cinematic screenplay, with an emphasis on structure, scenes, visual storytelling, dialogue, and economy. Attendees should bring pen and paper and/or laptop. Refund request must be emailed to boxoffice@atlantafilmsociety.org 7 days prior to the date of event unless specified in the event description. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/atlanta/short-and-sweet-the-art-of-short-film-screenwriting/200030600771224 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, workshops, literary-art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 16 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Atlanta - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Tara Atlanta - **lat**: 33.8189 - **long**: -84.3508 - **full address**: Tara Atlanta, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324-3758, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Short & Sweet: The Art of Short Film Screenwriting - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/309a01db0aee0ca6710dd37bf20a52c9864a6441474d46b105e81cba1b380d78-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788715284 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Short & Sweet: The Art of Short Film Screenwriting being held? - **A:** Short & Sweet: The Art of Short Film Screenwriting takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Tara Atlanta, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324-3758, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Short & Sweet: The Art of Short Film Screenwriting? - **A:** Short & Sweet: The Art of Short Film Screenwriting is organized by Atlanta Film Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Short & Sweet: The Art of Short Film Screenwriting is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Atlanta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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