A great short film does more than tell a story. It tells the right story for the form. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to develop ideas that work as short films, how to write scripts that are both compelling and producible, and begin thinking like a filmmaker from the very first draft.
Together, we’ll discuss the unique demands of short-form filmmaking. We’ll also dive into the producing side of the process: how limitations can sharpen your creative choices, how to plan for production while writing, and how to set yourself up to actually make the film. Whether you are an emerging screenwriter, a filmmaker with an idea, or a writer curious about the screen, this class will give you practical tools to help you move from concept to creation.
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JR Robles is an actor, writer, and filmmaker based in Nashville, TN. Lately, he has been writing about heartbreak, fatherhood, body image, and pie, among other topics. He is a recent Porch Prize finalist, Oz Arts Art Wire Writing Fellow, and Breaking Waves Theater Company Writing Fellow. He is also co-producer of the Dare to Fail Short Film Showcase.
"JR was an amazing instructor. He welcomed screenwriters of all levels, including beginners like myself. He was warm, encouraging, and spoke out of experience as a writer and actor. His writing exercise was unique and memorable. I would definitely take another class with him in the future!"
"JR was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable! I'm very new to screenwriting/acting, but as a writer who's incorporating aspects of those worlds into my manuscript, JR broke it down simply while touching on the most important points. He kept the class engaging and fun, and I came out of it with a lot more direction. Thanks, JR!"
"I appreciated the different perspectives JR gave on writing when it comes to acting. I had never thought about the actor’s relationship to the other characters, or how the actor might approach the relationship. It certainly changed the way I look at dialogue and how that dialogue can come across to the reader/actor!"
