We're delighted to partner with Screen Ireland to bring you this 3-day course for production crew currently working on film and TV Drama productions, who are interested in moving into writing for Film and TV Drama.


The course covers the practices and practicalities of screenwriting and development, including story, worlds and characters, dialogue, formatting, script writing techniques and pitching, it also looks at approaching producers, funders, broadcasters and streamers and explores how they can use their existing production knowledge and experience to start a new career as a film or TV Drama writer.


Modules include film and TV concept & plot (establishing concept, theme & tone, pacing and structure), creating characters, understanding dialogue, writing the script, creating synopses, treatments, bibles and other materials, and working as a creative in the industry & using existing skillsets.

Attendee Profile:
Practising Film and TV Crew and heads-of-department interesting in moving into development and scriptwriting.

 

  • Dates: 2nd, 3rd, 4th April 2026
  • Times: 10.00am-4.00pm
  • Venue: Dublin, TBC
  • Fee: €25.00

 

Application Process:

Please apply on the form below or by emailing paul@preludeskills.com, including

  • 1 page CV or biography
  • Letter of motivation telling us about your future industry ambitions and why you want to do the course.

Deadline: 6.00pm, Friday 13th March 2026.

Successful candidates will be informed by Wednesday 18th March.