# Event Details - **Event Name**: Screenwriters Foundation Certificate - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: This five week evening course will take you from your idea to the page.About this EventAbout the Screenwriter’s Foundation CertificateScreenwriters create scripts for films, television and any other filmed scripted media. They provide the blueprint for the creative contribution of the director, producer, cinematographer, designer, editor and composer, cast and crew. The Screenwriters’ Foundation Certificate is an evening course designed to take you from idea to finished page.This five-week screenwriting course provides a detailed overview of the skills, knowledge and professional requirements for those wishing to write for the screen. The information covered in the Screenwriter’s Foundation Certificate includes viable idea generation, screenplay formatting, as well as character, plot and structure creation. The course will include a pitching skills workshop – an essential skill for screenwriters in getting their projects made.What will the Screenwriter’s Foundation Certificate cover?Week 1: The BeginningThe first and most important part of your screenplay is the idea. It’s important to understand how to break this down and develop it into something an audience will want to see. Often screenplays fail because the story or structure is poor – mistakes which even the most experienced of screenwriters make.Idea-generation techniquesHow to make your ideas compellingCopyright and how to protect your ideasProper script format and style guideWeek 2 – Building Your StoryYou may have a great story or scene and perfect formatting, but there’s also an art to understanding how to give texture to the story. This will be the difference between whether you elicit emotion in your audience or not.Scene writing and story structureHow to create a page turnerSuspense and other dramatic toolsWeek 3 – Casting your storyBy understanding each of your key characters, you will be able to define the story and subplot. Then, by studying existing screenplays, you will be able to identify what works and what doesn’t work, and what you like and what you don’t like for your own script.How to create compelling characters that stay with youMagnification, traits and other character toolsFilm analysis of a character from an existing film or screenplayWeek 4 – Pitch clinicPitching is one of the most important skills needed for a successful career in the film industry – and as a screenwriter, you will be doing it for your entire career. It is also one of the least considered by new entrants to the industry.Running a pitch meetingWhat the goals of a pitch meeting should beHow to use visual aidsFinding your hook* This dynamic Pitch Clinic is available individually >HERE - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/screenwriters-foundation-certificate-tickets/100001970769621991 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Workshops, Art, Meetups, Theatre, literary-art, Festivals, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Raindance Film Training Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 299.95, currency: GBP - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 299.95 GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Raindance Film Training Centre - **lat**: 51.5076305 - **long**: -0.12539479999998093 - **full address**: Raindance Film Training Centre, 10a Craven Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Screenwriters Foundation Certificate - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/51c7252aa8eaca4003c33f3e12b0e848135dbcc16e99b576a897126ac477880d-rimg-w1080-h608-dcbdbdbf-gmir.jpg?v=1775738967 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Screenwriters Foundation Certificate being held? - **A:** Screenwriters Foundation Certificate takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Raindance Film Training Centre, 10a Craven Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Screenwriters Foundation Certificate? - **A:** Screenwriters Foundation Certificate is organized by Raindance. - **Q**: Where can I buy Screenwriters Foundation Certificate tickets? - **A:** Screenwriters Foundation Certificate, happening on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm in London, is available on AllEvents. AllEvents is the official ticketing partner for this event. After booking, you will receive instant QR E-tickets on your mobile via Email, SMS, and WhatsApp. Simply show your QR ticket at the venue gate for quick, contactless entry. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Screenwriters Foundation Certificate is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Screenwriters Foundation Certificate sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. - **Q**: What type of ticket is available for Screenwriters Foundation Certificate? - **A:** There is one ticket option available for Screenwriters Foundation Certificate:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 300AvailablePrices shown are base prices; booking fees and taxes may apply. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Screenwriters Foundation Certificate", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/51c7252aa8eaca4003c33f3e12b0e848135dbcc16e99b576a897126ac477880d-rimg-w1080-h608-dcbdbdbf-gmir.jpg?v=1775738967", "startDate": "2026-09-23T19:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-10-21T21:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/screenwriters-foundation-certificate-tickets/100001970769621991", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Raindance Film Training Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "10a Craven Street", "postalCode": "WC2N 5PE", "addressLocality": "London", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.5076305", "longitude": "-0.12539479999998093" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "This five week evening course will take you from your idea to the page.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-09", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-21T21:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-09", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "299.95", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/screenwriters-foundation-certificate-tickets/100001970769621991" }, { "@type": "Offer", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-09", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-21T21:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-09", "price": "299.95", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/screenwriters-foundation-certificate-tickets/100001970769621991", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Raindance", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/raindance/22518674", "description": "Raindance is dedicated to fostering and promoting independent film in the UK and around the world. 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