Screenwriting Foundations Course

Learn the essential elements of storytelling and master the craft of screenwriting

21 Video Lessons

A comprehensive online course with 21 video lessons, which can be viewed on any device.

The Best Starting Point

Learn the process of writing a screenplay from start to finish, and make your story a reality.

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Made for Filmmakers

As filmmakers, we’ve designed this course to be tailored specifically for aspiring filmmakers. Animation, live action or TV. No previous experience is needed. Designed for creative visionaries eager to bring their stories to life, this comprehensive course offers a unique blend of practical techniques, industry insights, and hands-on experience. We’ll guide you through the essential elements of screenwriting – from character development and dialogue to structure and formatting. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, an indie filmmaker, or a seasoned pro looking to sharpen your skills, this course will empower you with the tools and confidence to turn your cinematic dreams into reality.

Learn Anywhere

Lessons look great on any device you own.

Project Files

All original project files and assets featured in the course.

Subtitles Available

Video lessons include subtitles in Spanish, Chinese, and Portuguese.

What will you learn?

Introduction to Screenwriting

We'll start by going over what a screenplay is and, perhaps equally important, what it isn't. We'll cover each element of a screenplay, from the title page to the scene headers, action descriptions, dialogue, and transitions. We'll even discuss special formatting situations like montages and flashbacks.

Story

After examining the technical part of screenwriting, we'll turn our attention to the art of storytelling. We'll discuss the three-act structure, character development, character arcs, and the importance of tension and conflict in a story. We'll also examine the role of theme and how it influences and drives the story.

Writing the Screenplay

We'll bring it all together and get into the specifics of the writing process. We'll talk about story beats, scenes, and sequences, and go over the process of plotting and outlining your screenplay, as well as the crucial step of rewriting. As a case study, we'll examine my screenplay for Snowlands to provide a deeper understanding of how all the elements we discuss come together in a finished script.
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Sample Screenplay Included!

The course includes the complete 108-page script for Snowlands. The screenplay can be studied and analyzed alongside the lessons.

Super detailed,
fast-paced.

We dislike long, drawn-out tutorials. We prefer bite-sized lessons with a clear, direct structure that gets straight to the point without losing important information.

Animation courses can get expensive.

Animation courses can be expensive, covering extensive skills that may not all be necessary. Our affordable courses are concise, teaching essential animation skills to get you started immediately.

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We don't follow the membership model most course platforms use to keep you paying every month. We give you lifetime access for a one-time payment.

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A single course - full access to the entire course, with 40 video lessons, project files, and assets.

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Unlimited access to our entire course library.
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18 courses - full access to our entire course library, with hundreds of video lessons, project files, and assets.

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About Bloop Animation

Bloop Animation Studios is a leading platform in animation and filmmaking training, with hundreds of video tutorials and articles, books, 19 animation video courses, and 3 animated short films under its belt.

As filmmakers, we build our courses from the ground up to be tailored to other animators and filmmakers. Professional or aspiring.

 

About Bloop Animation

Bloop Animation Studios is a leading platform in animation and filmmaking training, with hundreds of video tutorials and articles, books, 16 animation video courses, and 3 animated short films under its belt.

As filmmakers, we build our courses from the ground up to be tailored to other animators and filmmakers. Professional or aspiring.

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Our course comes with a 30-day Money Back Guarantee.

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If the course does not live up to any of the claims stated here, we will refund every penny back to you.
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At the end of Tuesday, November 28, the Pro and Master packages will no longer be available, and the Basic package price will increase to $97.
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  • 696 Video Lessons
  • 18 Video Courses
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3 Payments of $133 OR:
$397 - Buy Now

Are you an educational institution / teacher?

Check out our educational licenses.

Our course comes with a 30-day Money Back Guarantee.

We're ready to prove everything we claim. Buy the course today, and see for yourself.
If the course does not live up to any of the claims stated here, we will refund every penny back to you.
No hassles and we can part as friends.

100% Money-Back Guaranteed.

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From our students:

Bloop Animation provides a very simple-to-use learning platform, making all the content easily accessible. The option of downloading the video lessons makes it easy for me to carry the course with me wherever I go. I always have it on my iPad and it’s a constant reference.

Luis Miguel Guerra Abril, animator and designer, Spain

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the software included with the course?

No, you will have to get the screenwriting software separately, though Arc Studio Pro (one of the programs covered in the course) is free to use.

What hardware do I need? As long as you have a relatively modern computer and can run basic writing programs and connect to the internet, you should be good to go.

What if I don’t like the course?

No worries, the course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don’t like the course, simply email us and you’ll get a full refund, no questions asked.

Will I always have access to the class or is it just for a limited time?

You will always have access to all the courses and products you purchase from Bloop.

Will I get the whole course right away, or will it be available over a period of time?

You will have access to the entire course and materials immediately after purchasing.

I’ve never written a screenplay before. Will I be lost?

This course was created assuming you’ve never written a screenplay. We cover all the basics to make sure you are able to follow along.