![]() It stars Brunson as Janine Teagues, a positive second-grade teacher at the poorly funded Abbott Elementary, a fictional predominantly Black school in Philadelphia. Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this website, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner.Abbott Elementary is an American mockumentary sitcom television series created by Quinta Brunson for ABC. © 2023, MAINE MEDIA COLLEGE, MAINEMEDIA.EDU ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Maine Media Workshops + College, a registered tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or transgender status, marital status, religion, creed, ancestry, national and ethnic origin, veteran's status, physical, mental handicap or other legally protected classification in any of its policies or procedures – including but not limited to those related to admission, employment, advancement, the provision of educational services, and the granting of financial aid – or in its services, facilities, privileges or benefits in compliance with and to the limits of applicable state and federal laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse community that values creativity, respects culture, and seeks to deepen human understanding and expand communication in the world. We provide lifelong learning opportunities for those pursuing the fine arts and media-related professions. Maine Media Workshops + College educates and inspires visual artists and storytellers to achieve their creative potential. Image Credits: Christian Randolph, Christine Moriello Share This ![]() ![]() Most importantly, you’ll emerge with a pitch that is personal, distinctive, and uniquely yours to write as a half-hour pilot for a television series. By the end of the week you will have written a treatment (five to seven pages) that conveys the show’s world, people, and fundamental arcs. (Which are exciting, sobering and confusing.)Īll of this will happen within the simulation of a collaborative and supportive “Writers’ Room” where you can test and shape your premise, pitch, story and characters. You will also learn about the realities of the business and the career paths of television writers. We’ll analyze existing pilots to consider: how concept and character are launched how dialogue-driven humor reveals character and keeps the pacing brisk and economical how to identify “A”, “B”, and “C” stories in a pilot – and we’ll look at pilots that do absolutely none of that well. The workshop’s focus will include: What goes into a pilot that will suggest in 32 pages that there are many more stories to tell over multiple seasons? Who’s the lead? Why is he/she complicated enough to support a whole world? Who are your other important characters? How do they interact with the main character? How does the action in the pilot support the premise and promise of the pilot – and series? ![]() (Tips to help shape your pitch will be sent ahead of the workshop.) By week’s end you will leave with an understanding of what makes an effective, intriguing, irresistible pilot. There are no available registration dates at this time.Įxplore the dynamics of writing an original half-hour television pilot with an accomplished comedy writer-producer-showrunner as your guide.Įveryone must bring an idea for a comedy series to the first class to pitch and describe. ![]()
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