Short Courses
Screenwriting
From paper to screen
This course is intended as a starting point for those who wish to develop skills in audiovisual writing. Through practical and theoretical sessions, participants will explore the fundamentals of screenwriting: dramatic structure, character creation, dialogue, genre, rhythm, and professional formatting. Through guided exercises, film analysis and individual feedback, each participant will develop an original idea and learn how to transform it into a short script for a fiction, animation, authorial or even commercial project.
Profile
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competences
- Understand the fundamentals of audiovisual storytelling, including key concepts such as dramatic structure, conflict, character arc, and turning point.
- Apply the principles of screenwriting to the creation of original stories in short format (short film, pilot scene, sketch, etc.).
- Identify and correctly use standard screenplay formatting, understanding the importance of visual layout and clarity in writing for the screen.
- Develop consistent characters that are relevant to the dramatic progression of the story.
- Write effective dialogue that reveals character, subtext, and dramatic intent.
- Critically analyse screenplays and short films, recognising the screenwriter's narrative techniques and stylistic choices.
A qualified professional guarantees excellence
Trainer
Year 2025-2026
Tuition Fee
Fully funded course: exemption from tuition fees, registration, and insurance. A €25,00 fee is required to reserve a place, which will be refunded upon completion of the course.
Administrative Services
Contacts
For information on applications, admission or scholarships at ESAD, the Administrative Services team is available to assist by email or telephone, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00 (in August, morning opening is at 9:00).
Recovery and Resilience Plan
PRR Funding
This project is funded by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), under the European Union’s NextGenerationEU initiative, supporting innovation, skills development and sustainable growth.
Short Courses