Write a Screenplay You Can Film for Under 10k
Write a Screenplay You Can Film for Under 10k
Published 8/2025
Duration: 3h 41m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 4.31 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Published 8/2025
Duration: 3h 41m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 4.31 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Learn micro-budget screenwriting: structure, concept, characters, dialogue & how to write a film you can actually shoot.
What you'll learn
- How to write a screenplay designed to be shot for under $10K.
- How to build a powerful story with minimal characters and a few locations.
- How to avoid the #1 mistake first-time filmmakers make with their script.
- How to reverse-engineer your screenplay for what you already have access to.
- Real-life examples from a feature film shot for under $10K (screenplay and movie included).
Requirements
- No prior experience required. This course is designed for complete beginners as well as aspiring writers. You’ll learn everything from generating strong story ideas to proper screenplay formatting, story structure, and scene design — all tailored to low-budget filmmaking.
Description
Want to write a screenplay you can actually afford to shoot? This course is designed for writers and filmmakers who are tired of dreaming big but producing nothing—because the budget never matches the script. Whether you're brand new to screenwriting or a seasoned writer looking to break into micro-budget filmmaking, this course will walk you step-by-step through writing a film that can be made for$10K or less.
Taught by an indie filmmaker who has written, directed, and produced multiple feature films—including one shot for just$5kand another for$27K with 12 days and 1 location—this course focuses onpractical, real-world writing strategies. You’ll learn how to craft a strong concept that fits a small budget, how to structure your story efficiently, and how to write compelling characters and dialogue that carry emotional and narrative weight without requiring expensive locations or effects.
We'll break down what makes a script shootable, how to reverse-engineer your story based on available resources, and how to avoid common pitfalls that blow up budgets.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools—and the confidence—to write a screenplay you can actually bring to life.
Write smart. Write lean. Write what you can shoot.
Who this course is for:
- This course is for aspiring filmmakers ready to take control and shoot their first feature—without waiting for permission, funding, or outside investors.
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