Class Date:
Oct. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 and Nov. 3, 5, 7, 10, 14, 17, 19
Class Time:
Tues. and Thurs., 4:00-5:30pm // Sat., 9am-1pm with lunch break
Class Size:
6
Age Group:
7th-12th graders
Location:
National Writers Series, 202 E. Grandview Parkway
Do you love movies and dream of making your own? In this course we’ll take an idea all the way to the finish line. That’s right—you’ll pitch, write, produce, and edit your way to a film of your own.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of screenwriting and learn the secret tricks that all movies use to tell their story. You’ll also learn the basics of filmmaking along the way, and how to take an idea all the way to a final cut that you’ll be proud to show the world.
This will be a highly collaborative class, with a focus on creating a fun atmosphere so that everyone is excited to contribute. Want to make movies? Come join us!
Regular Sessions: Tues & Thurs 4:00-5:30pm (6 weeks)
One additional four-hour Saturday morning “Production Day” before the last week of classes.
One additional four-hour Saturday morning “Post-Production/Editing” after the last week of classes.
First Five Weeks – Tuesdays and Thursdays – Screenwriting/Production Classes/Pre-Production Classes
Production Half Days & Post Production Classes/Half Days
Final Edits and Screenings
Chris Loud has several years of experience as a writer and producer for TV, film, and documentaries. In the narrative feature film world, Chris has helped produce films like the 2025 official Sundance selection Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake), as well as Quicksand, a multi-award-winning independent film that now airs on Amazon. Chris was also a consultant and associate producer on the award-winning short film, Created Sleep Transmissions. In TV, Chris has written and produced for the travel TV shows Third Coast, Coolest Places on Earth, State to State, and Great Escapes, as well as the true crime series Forensic Justice. Chris also writes and helps produce many of the short films created for The Boardman Review, and serves as the executive editor for the print publication.
