Everyone has a story. Write yours.

Screenwriting, acting and casting workshops, live online. Small classes with working mentors. We help you write it, pitch it and cast it, and when it’s ready, we’ll introduce you to the people who can help make it.

Courses

Screenwriting 101

Screenwriting 101 is a 4-week live online screenwriting class for beginners and experienced writers. It costs $299 for the full course or $89 for a single class. It meets Wednesdays 5–7pm PT and is capped at 8 students. The next course starts Wed, Nov 11.

Scene & Audition Lab

Scene & Audition Lab is a weekly live online acting class for adults, built around scene work and audition prep. A 4-class pass costs $259, or $79 for a single class. It meets Sundays 2–4pm PT and is capped at 8 students. The next class is Sun, Nov 8.

The Casting Room: Audition Workshop

The Casting Room: Audition Workshop is a weekly live online audition workshop led by working casting directors. A 4-class pass costs $259, or $79 for a single class. It meets Sundays 5–7pm PT and is capped at 15 students. The next class is Sun, Nov 8.

From Script to Market: Sales & Distribution

From Script to Market: Sales & Distribution is a 3-hour live online workshop on how independent films find sales agents, distributors and buyers. It costs $179. It runs 12–3pm PT and is capped at 8 students. The next session is Sun, Nov 22.

Horror Screenplay Writing

Horror Screenplay Writing is a 4-week live online class on writing horror screenplays that can be made on a small budget. It costs $249 for the full course or $69 for a single class. It meets Thursdays 6–8pm PT and is capped at 8 students. The next course starts Thu, Nov 19.

Greenlight: Pitch, Package & Finance

Greenlight: Pitch, Package & Finance is a 4-week live online class on pitching, packaging and financing a film or series. It costs $249 for the full course or $69 for a single class. It meets Mondays 6–8pm PT and is capped at 8 students. The next course starts Mon, Nov 16.

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What students say

“My initial fear was that the session would be shallow and sales-sy… THIS WAS NOT THAT. He packed our time together with value… I 10/10 recommend this experience. It’s also very beginner-friendly!”

Opeletia H., Google review

“It has been such a great journey… I surely have gained much knowledge and confidence. Thanks for creating such a safe environment for me to grow as a screenwriter.”

Kay Q., Google review

“I like the emphasis they put on character and how a great story flows out of great characters. Well structured courses. Positive, supportive teachers. Definitely worth the price of admission!”

Dan F., Google review

Questions

What is Script School?
Script School is an entertainment-based educational company. Script School is based in Austin, Texas. We run live online screenwriting, acting and filmmaking courses for adults.
How much does an online screenwriting class cost?
Screenwriting 101 is $299 for four weeks. Horror Screenplay Writing and Greenlight: Pitch, Package & Finance are $249 each. Scene & Audition Lab and The Casting Room are $259 for a 4-class pass or $79 for a single class. From Script to Market: Sales & Distribution is $179. Most courses also offer single drop-in classes. Early-bird pricing takes 10% off when you enroll 30 or more days before a course starts.
Are the courses good for beginners?
Yes. Screenwriting 101 is built for first-time writers and covers structure, character, scene and industry format from the ground up. Our students include teachers, novelists, former actors, retirees, engineers and bartenders.
How big are the classes?
Every class is capped at eight students, so each writer gets real feedback on their own pages every week.