Loren Caplin

fundamentals of feature film structure, tools to implement on my own work

I really enjoyed this course and Professor Caplin's blunt honesty. I think it was a great exercise in practicing cohesive and clear storylines. The emphasis on the 'outline' was really, really helpful in honing my writing.

A lot about screenwriting and the structure of films.

This is a great opportunity for film majors to write a feature-length and get comprehensive and fun feedback. This class is very relaxed and very fun.

how to create a story and write act I of a screenplay!

I learned about how to not just write a screenplay but also a story in general, which was very helpful and interesting.

3 Act structure of screenplays, breaking down a film's beats, character arcs/hero's journey

I wouldn't recommend it to someone who's not a senior film major looking to do a screenwriting thesis. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Fall 2021 Course: FILMUN3920_001_2021_3-SENIORSEMINSCREENWRITING : FILMUN3920_001_2021_3 - SENIOR SEM IN SCREENWRITING Instructor: Loren Caplin