What we’re about
Welcome beginning and experienced screenwriters! We host regular live table reads, script swaps, in-person meetups, writers groups, screenwriting bootcamps & workshops with repped writers and industry guests. Each week there are several live & virtual classes, workshops, Q&As and intensive 6- to 8-week bootcamp courses that take you from idea to first draft, to polished feature screenplay or TV pilot.
Website: https://scriptcamp.net
Join our online table reads sessions and workshops live on Discord at: https://discord.gg/VuZdCxcWgE
Our recorded classes and workshops are available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScriptCampVideos/
We are part of SkillCamp, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We provide free and low-cost skills training, reskilling, and business development education globally, focusing on underserved communities.
Most of our events and workshops are free with no membership dues or fees required, open to everyone! We also have intensive screenwriting bootcamps and labs which are paid events limited to supporting members. There are no membership dues or fees required to attend our free events. You can become a supporting member at https://scriptcamp.net/membership
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Script Spotlight - (FREE Screenwriting Meetup)Link visible for attendees
Enter the live meeting here:
Discord: https://discord.gg/w52Z57NEJn
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95698542665This weekly online meetup welcomes veteran screenwriters and rookies alike to read some of the best pro spec scripts out there and discuss them. Together we read through mind blowing and inspiring screenplays from the annual Black List, Nicholl Fellowship, Hit List, Blood List, Cannes List and Sundance Lab as well as unproduced gems from Hollywood studio archives, occasionally followed by a live Q&A with the writer.
This meetup works sort of like a book club for great screenplays. Be sure to read the script and then join us on Discord or Zoom to discuss it in-depth.
You can access the scripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mvuxK6fb7pC1FrtyG49j816_mB5TNSKx?usp=sharing
Contact our hosts @Ed(Firefly) or @Monika on Discord or email spotlight@skillca.mp if you have questions.
Upcoming schedule:
(FEB 26) KUNG FU PANDA by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger. Animated Comedy. Threatened by a gang of snow leopards, the jungle animals call upon an inept panda to become a kung fu master and save the Valley of Peace.
(Mar 5) FORBIDDEN FRUITS by Meredith Alloway & Lily Houghton. Featured on the 2023 Black List. Free People employee Apple secretly runs a witchy femme cult in the basement of the mall store after hours with fellow fruits Cherry and Fig. But when new hire Pumpkin challenges their ‘girl boss’ ways, the women are forced to face their own poisons or succumb to a bloody fate. Based on Lily Houghton’s stage play: Of The Woman Came The Beginning Of Sin And Through Her We All Die. Following a compelling cold open hook, this well-written stage play adaptation keeps the reader turning pages by raising questions, a refreshing take on tired old tropes.
(Mar 12) GLADIATOR by David Franzoni. Historical action. A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
(Mar 19) WHAT WE BECOME by Amy Jo Johnson. Erotic thriller. Featured on the 2022 Black List. A successful author/wife/mother plans a trip to a bucolic island to crack her next book and finds herself in a surprising situation.
(Mar 26) HAIL CAESAR by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. Dark comedy. When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their fixer to get him back.
- Sci-Fi Writers Group (FREE)Link visible for attendees
Enter the live meeting here:
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97426545269
Discord: https://discord.gg/wn7TEmQBvB
Phone: +12532158782,,97426545269#Welcome to Sci-Fi Writers Group! Bring your sci-fi screenplays, novels, and short stories for workshopping, or join for fun writing exercises and discussion about science fiction writing techniques! All meetings are free to attend. Open to beginners and experienced screenwriters and authors.
How to share your work:
If you have something you'd like the group to read before we meet and discuss during the session, please post it ahead of time here in the #scifi-feedback channel on Discord.Contact @Luke on Discord if you have questions.
How to join?
- This group is free and everyone is welcome!
- Hit the RSVP button
- Then enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/wn7TEmQBvB
- Friday Night Script Swap (FREE Screenwriting Meetup)Link visible for attendees
Enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/jADCuWawBk
Need feedback on your screenplay or stage play? Bring it to the Swap!
How does it work?
- Use this form to submit your screenplay to the Swap: https://forms.gle/hZavn3W7p7PF5C5QA
- Then join the voice channel on Discord: https://discord.gg/jADCuWawBk
- During this session, you will be matched up with other writers to swap critiques.
- If you want feedback on your script, you will need to read at least one other script. (If you want two sets of notes, you will need to read two scripts, and so on.) We will try to match everyone with scripts of a similar genre and page length.
- You have one week to read the other person's script.
- At the next session, give your feedback and you shall receive feedback from others!
Remember, to participate and receive critiques, you must attend the entire session on Discord and be willing to swap critiques with others
Feedback Tips:
- Start with the Positive: Begin by highlighting what is genuinely working well in the script. Also consider where this writer is on their journey. Have you noticed improvement compared to their previous scripts?
- Be Specific: Use specific examples from the script to illustrate your points.
- Priorities: What are the most critical suggestions you can share? Concentrate more on the storytelling, characters, and scenework rather than nitpicking minor details. If this is a complete feature or TV pilot, help the writer understand any big structure problems making their story less coherent.
- Characters & Dialogue: Who was driving the story? Did you root for them? Were their scene goals and obstacles clear? Did the dialogue sound distinct for each character and reveal their personality?
- Series Format: For pilots, is there an audience for this show concept? Did you get a sense of what it would be like to watch a typical episode of this show?
- Genre & Tone: Does this script meet the expectations of its intended audience? Does it live up to the premise? Do descriptions and dialogue evoke the right genre-specific mood? Consider how fans of the writer’s genre or comps will respond, even if you are not a fan of this genre.
- Be Considerate: Understand that the writer may be emotionally attached to their work. An empathetic choice of words can help writers process your advice more easily.
FAQ:
Q: I don’t have a script ready yet. Is it okay if I just join to listen and learn?
A: Absolutely, everyone is welcome to join.
Q: I’m worried that my script sucks, should I still bring it?
A: This is a process. Nobody will be perfect. We’re here to support you, which means pointing out the parts that are awesome and providing honest feedback for improvement.
Q: My script is not in standard screenwriting format.
A: Please re-type your using screenwriting software before uploading it to the google form. If it is not in standard screenplay format, it’s difficult for readers to provide helpful feedback on the pacing and many other aspects of your script. Some free screenwriting software options:- Arc Studio Pro (no watermark, max 2 scripts) https://www.arcstudiopro.com/?utm_source=scriptcamp&utm_medium=scriptcamp&utm_campaign=scriptcamp
- Writer Duet free version (no watermark, max 3 projects, unlimited scripts) https://www.writerduet.com/script/
- Writer Solo (separate software made by Writer Duet, no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://writersolo.com/
- Fade In Free version (small watermark, unlimited scripts) https://www.fadeinpro.com/page.pl?content=download
- Kit Scenarist (no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://kitscenarist.ru/en/index.html
- Highland 2 free version (watermark / mac only, unlimited scripts) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/highland-2/id1171820258?ls=1&mt=12
- Drama Queen (unlimited scripts) https://dramaqueen.info/dramaqueen-free-lifetime-en/?lang=en
- Trelby (no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://www.trelby.org/download/
- Scripto (no watermark, unlimited scripts, max 3 collaborators) https://www.scripto.live/
- Prewrite (no watermark, max 1 script) https://prewrite.com/
