Text Box: WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS & LECTURES JOE GILFORD can bring his unique blend of academic, professional and practical help to you with his comprehensive professional workshops, seminars and lectures. Tailored to meet the needs of size, type and budget, these workshops bring professional screenwriting consultation to any setting. These presentations can be easily integrated into any academic program, community arts seminar, conference, or private writers group. These informative sessions always emphasize the positive, present supportive criticism, and offer practical solutions to a wide range of participants. Flexible levels of content Variable formats to fit your needs for venue and participants. Scaled to participant level, even with a cross-section of skills and experience. Works within your budget WORKSHOPS From Beginner to Advanced—or for a range of skills—these sessions can be one, two or three sessions over a single or multi-day period. Participants share their most recent work in an intimate workshop setting for professional critique. This interactive experience is the closest thing to a real writers room for the participants. Supportive, interactive, practical and comprehensive. “THANK YOU a million times for the rich experience you gave us at your seminar It was a thorough, detailed overview of all the basics we need. Your explanations, examples, and anecdotes really hit home for me. I came away with a new level of clarity and inspiration.” - - Linda, NYC LECTURES Lectures may vary according to your needs. Lectures address a variety of practical screenwriting topics which include: Basic overview of the screen storytelling process Script analysis The role of the actor Techniques for dialogue, use of voice-over, and the on-screen monologue What makes a screenplay work? Writing style ...and more. “It literally blew my mind how good Joe Gilford was. Joe cautioned us repeatedly against thinking beyond the level of our struggle (keep it simple, don't get tripped up by terms of art), and kept reminding us throughout that it is worth it, it is worth it; in fact, that there is grace and nobility in the struggle to become a screenwriter.” - - David, NYC SEMINARS Capturing your audience for your arts program or conference is the ultimate goal of these engaging seminars that mix movie clips, lecture and audience participation. These seminars can be scaled to a wide range of audiences from non-professionals to the most experienced writers.

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“Joe Gilford is one of our finest and most astute observers of the craft  and business of screenwriting. He has a vast range of knowledge that he shares with passion and wit.”

--John Tintori, Chair, Graduate Film Program, Tisch, NYU

“Joe Gilford is a seasoned writer and dynamic speaker whose high octane presentations sparkle with insightful information and disarming humor.”

--Klaus Phillips, Program Director, Graduate Screenwriting & Film Studies, Hollins University, VA

"Prof. Joe Gilford is an exceptionally gifted writer and  skilled educator. His unique insights into the craft of screenwriting, coupled with his gregarious presentation, make his classes a unique and inspiring experience."

--Steven Arvinites, Screenwriter; Founder, NYC Screenwriter.org

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