Female Film Club

We get it

You've got inspiration, an idea, but you can't seem to finish your script (or start it!)

After running the Female Film Club for 3 years we kept seeing the same problems with many of our members:

Do you call yourself an 'aspiring writer'? You write, but not fulltime, so you don't feel like a 'writer'. You might feel like an outsider of the industry and this belief keeps you from taking your craft seriously.
Your script lacks something, but you're not sure what exactly. Maybe structure? Formatting? Or is it character development? You google some solutions but different websites say different things and it's hard to know which one to follow and what applies to your script specifically.
You don't have a trusted person or peer group to guide you through the process and feelings of frustration, which makes finishing your script almost impossible.
In order to get your script ready to be send off you ask for advice. But from who? Your neighbor and mother might tell you how much they love (or hate!) your protagonist but how is this helping your script progress and get it up to industry standards?
You're keen to get your script commissioned, but lack the building blocks and master the language of screen to get taken seriously. Industry professionals won't read further than your first page if the formatting is not correct. Your story and script can be so wonderful but without knowing the details and the correct technicalities your script won't get far.

We saw our members struggling with some or all of these problems and we were keen to find a solution as we knew they had stories that need to be told!!

Then we met Dr. Tracy...

Dr. Tracy Mathewson became a FFC member in 2021 and soon we realised the wealth of knowledge and expertise she has when it comes to screenwriting;

Not only does she hold an MA and PhD in screenwriting, is teaching at top universities in London, she is also a writer, director and script consultant. (and she rises a kickass motorbike!) Her knowledge spans from academia to the practicalities of filmmaking. She teaches with empathy, understanding and a big dose of tough love. Under the guidance of Dr. Tracy students have gotten their scripts commissioned, finished and are now proud to call themselves a writer.

Dr. Tracy is part of the FFC Family and we are so excited to let you know that the doors to her new writing courses are opening soon.

ffc alumni's

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

'These are brilliantly crafted and organised courses that are thorough but not too taxing that I couldn’t do it alongside all my other life commitments.

I feel I have come out of it with a fundamental understanding of screenwriting and I have now finished my screenplay and am ready to get it produced.

Tam Lai - Director, AD, Writer

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

'Essential for writers! If you need a structure to build your 'house', this is the course for you. I like the fact that they offer the toolkit because we can go independent later on with our film projects. Liza and Nicole is super cheerful and supportive, Tracy is an amazing tutor and classmates, they're not only classmates but a supportive community who want to connect and help each other out :)'

Judith Jung - Writer

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Judith Jung - Writer

'The Screenwriter's Toolkit and Art Of The Screenplay are the perfect introduction to storytelling for screenwriters – it takes a somewhat daunting genre and makes it both accessible and fun! The courses really boosted my confidence and gave me all the necessary tools to further improve my writing. Highly recommended!'

All writers courses are online

Yes that's correct;

You don't have to enroll into a £10k per year university in London, leave the house for classes, arrange and pay a baby sitter or miss cuddles with your dog to level up your screenwriting. All our previous students had busy lives and other life commitments, our courses are designed to fit around a busy lifestyle so you don't have to choose.

Online classes are 1,5hour on Mondays and you can join from anywhere you call home and will be joined by a community of likeminded international women.

We noticed that there is such a need for learning the proper rules around screenwriting that the FFC and Dr. Tracy Mathewson made a 3 week course around it. So you'll be guided not only on how to correctly format your screen-story, but also on what makes screenwriting different to playwriting and other creative writing mediums, and how to master the form artfully.

In 3 online sessions on Mondays you'll learn:

Screenplay formatting: everything from scene headings, parentheticals, to courier font and white space, why screenplays look the way they do.
What makes screenwriting so different from any other creative writing medium.
Markers of advanced screenwriting: visual writing, brevity, clarity, and confidence.
Why screenwriting is the way it is.
The rules of screenwriting.
How to apply the rules of screenwriting.
How/when to break the rules of screenwriting.

In the FFC we believe that it’s easier to reach excellence with a supportive community behind you. In this course you will be guided through the Art of Screenplay with other creatives just like you, where you will be able to get accountability for your progress and work. You’ll have access to a platform together with other students and can share all kinds of idea’s, ask questions and be accountable to each other.

This course is for you if:

● You want to embark on a new creative journey this year and start writing your first script.

● You have written short stories, novels, or plays and now want to make the move into screenwriting.

● Screenwriting format seem daunting and inaccessible and you want to simplify it.

● You are unsure of what they mean when they say a screenplay is a 'blueprint for a movie’.

● You feel inspired and have a great story or idea for a script but simply do not know how to get it off the ground yet.

● You’ve written your first script and feel you need more help with structure.

● You want to start transitioning from writing your short to a feature.

When?

March-April 2024 (dates to be confirmed)

6.30-8pm GMT

1.5 hours/week.

Where?

All online from wherever you call home, through your laptop or phone.

Structure:

Week One

Anatomy of a Screenplay

Week Two

Screenwriting vs Anything Else

Week Three

Artful Screenwriting

Price:

£299

BUT if you enrol today you get it for the

Early bird price of £111

What you'll learn:

Week 1 - Anatomy of a Screenplay

-Paper vs Digital

-Screenwriting software

-Why so strict?

-Spec Scripts vs Shooting Scripts (what you SHOULDNT be writing in a script when submitting!)

-Know your purpose, know your audience

Week 2 - Screenwriting vs Everything Else

-What it means to internalise and externalism action+emotion

-What do/don't you include in the blueprint for a film?

-What's the limit to detail in a screenplay?

There will be a quiz😏

Week 3: Artful Screenwriting

-Explaining the Academy Nicholl Fellowship Criteria

-Examples of Artful Screenwriting

-Creating emotion on a page; knowing whose perspective you are writing from.

Q&A get feedback on your work

FFC screenwriting packages

A 3-week course that begins with the mechanics of the screenplay and ends with the artistry of visual storytelling for screenwriters

Mondays 6.30-8.00pm GMT

March-April 2024

£111

Lock in early bird price

Master the mechanics and artistry of screenwriting so you can turn your inspiration into a working screen story.

Join the Art Of The Screenplay Course in March/April

10 -week in depth Screenwriters Toolkit course starting in September-November.

All you need to master the mechanics and explore the artistry of screenwriting while receiving a year of support alongside top level writers so you can turn your inspiration into a working screen story that sells.

Join the Art Of The Screenplay Course in March/April

+ 10-week in depth Screenwriters Toolkit course starting in September.

+ 6 month Alumni program November-May with weekly writing sessions and showcase.

+ BONUS 9 recorded theory lessons to watch all year round.

~~£1279~~ now available for £699*

get deal

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@femalefilmclub.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Is the Art Of The Screenplay right for experienced writers?

Unless you've done an MA or PhD or got many feature films made this course will be useful for you. 'Essential for any writer' - Judith Jung

Are these packages/courses for beginning writers?

Yes, you'll definitely will be challenged and we encourage you to start with the Art Of The Screenplay Course. You can ask any question and bring examples of your own work/idea's to every course.

How much time does Art Of The Screenplay take?

3x 1,5hour online sessions on Mondays, from wherever you call home.

I'm not in the film industry yet, is this for me?

Yes, we have writers that started off with Tracys courses and were not active in the industry before. Thanks to the course they have now created a great peer group in the industry and feel connected and part of it.

Can I join if i want to write a TV series?

Yes, the rules and language are the same, in the Toolkit 10 week course Tracy adds things for students who want to write TV series.

I have only written shorts/poems/stories is this for me?

The Art of the Screenplay will give you all the tools you need to write a feature film. You can use the same rules if you want to write a short film or TV series that is taken seriously by the industry.

I haven't started writing yet will this be useful?

Yes, often a major objection to starting to write is not knowing the structure and language, once you know that, the writing will be a lot easier to get started!

I am not able to attend one session is this for me?

If you only miss one session of The Art Of the Screenplay that is fine, you will be able to do your homework and catch up, if you miss more then one session then this course is not for you.

If you are going for the Essential or Ultimate packages then we advise you to be at least 8 Mondays available between September and November.

Ready to level up your writing?

We start soon

We get it

You've got inspiration, an idea, but you can't seem to finish your script (or start it!)

Then we met Dr. Tracy...

Dr. Tracy Mathewson became a FFC member in 2021 and soon we realised the wealth of knowledge and expertise she has when it comes to screenwriting;

ffc alumni's

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Tam Lai - Director, AD, Writer

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Judith Jung - Writer

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Judith Jung - Writer

All writers courses are online

Yes that's correct;

Art of the screenplay course

Master the mechanics & discover the artistry in one of the most disciplined creative writing mediums

What you'll learn:

Week 1 - Anatomy of a Screenplay

Week 2 - Screenwriting vs Everything Else

Week 3: Artful Screenwriting

FFC screenwriting packages

A 3-week course that begins with the mechanics of the screenplay and ends with the artistry of visual storytelling for screenwriters

Master the mechanics and artistry of screenwriting so you can turn your inspiration into a working screen story.

All you need to master the mechanics and explore the artistry of screenwriting while receiving a year of support alongside top level writers so you can turn your inspiration into a working screen story that sells.

*FFC members receive additional 20% discount on all courses

Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to write your script was 5 years ago. The second best time is now.

start learning from Dr. Tracy today

In this masterclass you'll learn:

Ready to level up your writing?

We start soon

We get it

You've got inspiration, an idea, but you can't seem to finish your script (or start it!)

Then we met Dr. Tracy...

Dr. Tracy Mathewson became a FFC member in 2021 and soon we realised the wealth of knowledge and expertise she has when it comes to screenwriting;

ffc alumni's

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Tam Lai - Director, AD, Writer

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Judith Jung - Writer

Anastasia Martin-Actor, Writer

Judith Jung - Writer

All writers courses are online

Yes that's correct;

Art of the screenplay course

Master the mechanics & discover the artistry in one of the most disciplined creative writing mediums

What you'll learn:

Week 1 - Anatomy of a Screenplay

Week 2 - Screenwriting vs Everything Else

Week 3: Artful Screenwriting

FFC screenwriting packages

A 3-week course that begins with the mechanics of the screenplay and ends with the artistry of visual storytelling for screenwriters

Master the mechanics and artistry of screenwriting so you can turn your inspiration into a working screen story.

All you need to master the mechanics and explore the artistry of screenwriting while receiving a year of support alongside top level writers so you can turn your inspiration into a working screen story that sells.

*FFC members receive additional 20% discount on all courses

Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to write your script was 5 years ago. The second best time is now.

start learning from Dr. Tracy today

In this masterclass you'll learn:

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