Screenwriting is fun and hard. No matter i f you&rsquo\;re a beginner or an Oscar winner\, the start of a screenplay can feel daunting. Let&rsquo\;s dive into some of the basics and consider approaches to structure to help you get started and unstuck when the inevi table block happens. There&rsquo\;s no perfect science\, but there&rsquo\; s a history of storytelling to lean on.
\nThis event is presented in partnership with the Fayetteville Film Festival\, \;a non-profit orga nization dedicated to nurturing the art of filmmaking in Fayetteville\, Ar kansas\, and its surrounding areas. Their mission is to unite a community of creators and supporters by bringing world-class independent films to ou r region\, developing meaningful relationships with filmmakers and celebra ting the transformative power of storytelling through cinema. Learn more a t https://www.fayettevillef ilmfest.org.
\nThe True Lit Festival is in collaboration with th e Fayetteville Public Schools\, Fayetteville Public Education Foundation\, Walton Arts Center\, University of Arkansas Program in Creative Writing a nd Translation and Altrusa International of Fayetteville\, Arkansas.
\n \nAbout the instructor: \;
\nAs the p resident of the NWA Screenwriters Collective\, Raelyn Munneke is honored t o lead the growing community of screenwriters\, encouraging fellowship and education in the craft. With a career that has spanned both documentary a nd narrative film\, Raelyn has produced series for ESPN and The Golf Chann el and earned a Regional Mid-America Emmy nomination for her documentary a bout Northwest Arkansas\, Hog Town. As a freelance filmmaker and owner of Munneke Productions\, she manages a business that scales to serve clients from nonprofits to Fortune 500&rsquo\;s\, including Disney\, John son &\; Johnson\, and Walmart International. \;Her short comedy scr eenplay\, Mom.ent of Peace\, received Second Rounder at the Austi n Film Festival screenplay competition. She&rsquo\;s writing a historical drama feature\, science fiction television pilot\, and animation short. Ra elyn is also leading the student-focused Ozark Media Arts Festival as the 2023 Festival Director\, connecting education to industry\, and helping st udents find opportunities for their future in media arts.
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