Writing For Screen

Director: Conor McDermottroe

Biog:

Conor McDermottroe has worked in a variety of theatre, film and television roles. He started at the Irish Theatre Company as an ASM, he has worked at The Abbey Theatre, The Gate Theatre and The Royal National Theatre as an actor. Conor spent 10 years in Australia, where he featured in numerous award winning TV and film productions. On his return to Ireland he worked with the Druid Theatre Company, and returned to the Abbey Theatre for three years. More recently Conor has written a number of stage and screenplays. In the last five years he directed three short films which were screened in cinemas and on television. In 2009 he directed his first feature film based on his screenplay Swansong – Story of Occi Byrne adapted from his critically acclaimed stageplay Swansong.

Course Theme:

A series of workshops intended for both beginners and the more experienced writers, which will focus on character exploration and development. From a number of simple exercises, the participant will learn to produce a database of stories and fully rounded characters, effortlessly building over the following days toward the development of story arcs and scene exploration. These workshops are intended as a forum for debate, exploration and practical empowerment.

For Bookings:

Workshop Information

Each three-day Workshop will run from 9.00am – 12.30pm on:

Thursday 31^st May, Friday 1st June and Saturday 2^nd June 2012.

Places are limited to 15 per workshop.

Workshop Fee: €175.00 for each three-day workshop

Bookings can be made:

By Phone:
+353 (0)68 21074

By Post:
Cheque / Postal Order [Ireland Only] Payable to Writers’ Week Ltd.

In Person:
Call to Writers’ Week Festival Office, 24 The Square, Listowel, Co Kerry, Ireland.
Office Hours: 10.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Credit/Debit Card – Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Laser, Tel: +353 (0) 68-21074

Please Note: Credit Card bookings are subject to a booking fee of €4 per transaction and Laser €2 per transaction.

There is NO booking fee for Cheque / Irish Postal Order purchases.