Home›Writing courses›Script Writing Courses›Writing for Film Courses Writing for Film Course BOOK NOW Details Booking & timetable Venues Tutors Our Writing for Film course is a practical introduction to screenwriting, designed for adults who want to develop story ideas, characters and dialogue for film. Across the course, you will explore how cinematic stories are built, from first idea and story structure to scenes, subtext and screenplay formatting. Using film clips, writing exercises and tutor guidance, you will begin shaping your ideas with greater clarity and confidence. Your tutor will guide you through film examples, writing tasks and group discussion, helping you strengthen your screenwriting craft and understand how to take your ideas from first concept towards a more developed screenplay. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE: Bring cinematic stories to life as you master the craft of writing for the screen. Develop the skills to write compelling stories designed specifically for film. Learn how to structure a screenplay that engages audiences from opening scene to final frame. Create believable characters with clear motivations, distinctive voices and dramatic conflict. Strengthen your understanding of visual storytelling and how film differs from prose or stage writing. Receive constructive feedback to help refine your ideas and develop your screenplay. Build confidence using industry-standard screenplay conventions and formatting. Learn alongside fellow screenwriters in a supportive and creative workshop environment. Leave with the foundations to continue developing your own scripts for film. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 28 Sep 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 Mon 18:00-20:30 4 weeks Jon Barton City Academy, Farringdon £200.00 20% OFF Book Now 14 Oct 2026 - 04 Nov 2026 Wed 18:30-21:00 4 weeks Conor Patrick Carroll City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 26 Feb 2027 - 19 Mar 2027 Fri 18:30-21:00 4 weeks Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 05 Apr 2027 - 26 Apr 2027 Mon 18:15-20:45 4 weeks Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 11 Jun 2027 - 02 Jul 2027 Fri 18:15-20:45 4 weeks Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 28 Sep 28 Sep 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 £200.00 Day:Mon Time:18:00-20:30 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Jon Barton Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:20% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 14 Oct 14 Oct 2026 - 04 Nov 2026 £250.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Conor Patrick Carroll Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 26 Feb 26 Feb 2027 - 19 Mar 2027 £250.00 Day:Fri Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 05 Apr 05 Apr 2027 - 26 Apr 2027 £250.00 Day:Mon Time:18:15-20:45 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 11 Jun 11 Jun 2027 - 02 Jul 2027 £250.00 Day:Fri Time:18:15-20:45 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Story for the Screen Learn how to develop ideas that work as visual, cinematic stories rather than prose narratives. Character and Dialogue Create compelling characters, authentic dialogue and meaningful subtext that drive your screenplay. Screenplay Structure Explore the principles of dramatic structure, pacing and scene construction through practical writing exercises. Screenplay Format Learn industry-standard screenplay formatting and how to present your work professionally. Workshop and Feedback Develop your script through practical exercises, group discussion and constructive tutor feedback. Expert Guidance Benefit from practical demonstrations, film analysis and personalised feedback from an experienced screenwriter. Want to learn more? Build on everything you've learnt in your Writing for Film course with one of the courses below. Continue developing your writing style, storytelling and scriptwriting skills while exploring new creative challenges. Script Writing Beginners Sitcom Writing Beginners Novel Writing Course Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Jon BartonConor Patrick CarrollWriting Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 28 Sep 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 Mon 18:00-20:30 4 weeks Jon Barton City Academy, Farringdon £200.00 20% OFF Book Now 14 Oct 2026 - 04 Nov 2026 Wed 18:30-21:00 4 weeks Conor Patrick Carroll City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 26 Feb 2027 - 19 Mar 2027 Fri 18:30-21:00 4 weeks Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 05 Apr 2027 - 26 Apr 2027 Mon 18:15-20:45 4 weeks Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 11 Jun 2027 - 02 Jul 2027 Fri 18:15-20:45 4 weeks Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 28 Sep 28 Sep 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 £200.00 Day:Mon Time:18:00-20:30 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Jon Barton Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:20% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 14 Oct 14 Oct 2026 - 04 Nov 2026 £250.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Conor Patrick Carroll Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 26 Feb 26 Feb 2027 - 19 Mar 2027 £250.00 Day:Fri Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 05 Apr 05 Apr 2027 - 26 Apr 2027 £250.00 Day:Mon Time:18:15-20:45 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 11 Jun 11 Jun 2027 - 02 Jul 2027 £250.00 Day:Fri Time:18:15-20:45 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Writing for Film Courses' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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