No Matter Where You Are Chilling
You Can Still Write for Hollywood.
Look, The Ultimate Screenwriter Course has strategic hubs in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, our digital doors are open to anyone, anywhere.
If you can yarn in English, you've already got the most important tool in the kit.
- ✅ Learn from top Hollywood mentors without leaving your room.
- ✅ Get your script polished by legitimate pros.
- ✅ Submit for a Producer Read—no matter where you sleep at night.
Here's the lowdown: The Ultimate Screenwriting Course is available anywhere with WiFi. It's fully online, so you can learn the hustle from virtually any location.
🌍 The Global Hustle: A Note on Language
You do not need to live in a specific country to crush this course.
We list "recommended" countries, but that's not a hard rule. The only real requirement for success here is fluency in English.
Because the lesson videos and materials are currently available English-only, and our mentorship network operates within the English-speaking Hollywood system, you need a strong command of the language.
But if you are fluent in English and living in France, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, India, Nigeria, Japan, etc. you are absolutely welcome. The "recommended" just shows where our current mentorship network is strongest.
The Real Talk on Location
Practically speaking, right now the course is optimized for students in our main hubs: the United States, Canada, England, New Zealand, and Australia.
Here's why we focus there:
- Language: As mentioned, it's English-only for now.
- Mentorship & Industry Access: A massive part of this course is the optional professional mentorship program. Our roster of pro screenwriters and producers—who help polish your gear before the "Producer Read"—are mostly based in the United States.
We're working on AI dubbing and translation for the future, but for now, these countries offer the most direct path to utilizing the full value of the mentorship.
🇦🇺 Australia (Home Ground) ~$352 AUD
Australia is absolutely crushing it as a destination for international productions. Great locations, tax incentives, and elite crews.
- Annual Feature Films Produced: ~84 (2024).
- Film Schools: ~20 specialized institutions.
- Film Students: "Creative Arts" remains a popular pick at uni.
- Industry Market Size: The industry hit a record $2.7 Billion AUD in expenditure in 2024/25, driven by a surge in international productions.
Top Australian Film Schools
Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS)
Located in Sydney. The gold standard for Aussie film education. State-of-the-art gear and tight links to broadcasters.
Victorian College of the Arts (University of Melbourne)
Based in Melbourne. Highly regarded program that encourages a strong personal voice and directorial vision.
🇺🇸 The United States (The Big Smoke) $249 USD
It's the global epicenter of the entertainment biz, the U.S. remains the primary target if you want a Hollywood career.
- Annual Feature Films Produced: Approx. 500+ (plus a mountain of streaming/TV content).
- Film Schools: ~150+ colleges and universities churning out degrees.
- Film Students: Approximately 6,000 film degrees handed out each year.
- Industry Market Size: The movie market is worth about $23.44 Billion USD (2024). It's massive.
Top U.S. Film Schools
The Ultimate Screenwriter Course (Online)
Ranked as the premier online alternative to film school. Ivy League-level instruction for a fraction of the cost. Designed for writers who want practical, industry-ready skills and direct mentorship without moving to LA.
USC School of Cinematic Arts (Los Angeles)
Consistently ranked as one of the top traditional schools globally. Famous for unrivaled industry placement. Located in the heart of LA. Alumni include George Lucas and Kevin Feige.
NYU Tisch School of the Arts (New York)
Based in NYC, Tisch blends rigorous academic study with intense practical training. Renowned for producing independent voices and auteurs like Martin Scorsese.
🇨🇦 Canada (Hollywood North) ~$339 CAD
Canada is booming right now. Massive infrastructure and a thriving domestic scene. Annual Feature Films: Approx. 100+ domestic.
- Annual Feature Films Produced: Approx. 100+ domestic features.
- Film Schools: Dozens of key institutions.
- The Workforce: The industry is massive with over 239,000 people working in the film and TV sector.
- Industry Market Size: The total production volume in Canada is approximately $9.6 Billion CAD (2023/24). Ontario and British Columbia are the hot spots.
Top Canadian Film Schools
Vancouver Film School (VFS)
Private arts school known for its intensive, one-year immersive model. Heavily focused on "hands-on" production skills to get you job-ready for Vancouver's massive production sector.
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson)
Located in downtown Toronto. Offers a highly respected Bachelor of Fine Arts. Balances theory with practical production in Canada's largest media market.
🇬🇧 England (The OG) ~£182 POUNDS
The UK has serious prestige. They host major franchises like Star Wars and James Bond at world-class studios like Pinewood.Star Wars and James Bond at world-class studios like Pinewood.
- Annual Feature Films Produced: Approx. 190–200.
- Film Schools: ~88 institutions offering Film Studies degrees.
- Film Students: The "Design, Creative and Performing Arts" sector sees over 67,000 qualifications awarded annually.
- Industry Market Size: Film and high-end television production spend reached £5.6 Billion in 2024. Surging.
Top Great Britain Film Schools
National Film and Television School (NFTS)
Widely considered the best in the UK. Operates like a working studio with full-scale stages. Alumni like Roger Deakins dominate the industry.
London Film School (LFS)
Based in Covent Garden. Focuses on craft excellence. Known for a practical Master's program where you work on multiple films. Strong indie sensibility.
🇳🇿 New Zealand (Middle Earth & Beyond) ~$412 NZD
Small population, massive impact. New Zealand punches above its weight, famous for Lord of the Rings and technological innovation via Weta FX.
- Annual Feature Films Produced: Approx. 10–15 domestic features (plus major international service productions like Minecraft).
- Film Schools: 4 major unis offering filmmaking courses, plus specialized private providers.
- Film Students: The "Arts and Creative" sector employs over 117,000 people, a testament to the country's focus on the creative economy.
- Industry Market Size: The screen sector contributes approximately $1.1 Billion NZD to the country's GDP annually.
Top New Zealand Film Schools
Victoria University of Wellington
Located in "Wellywood." Strong connections to Weta Workshop. The Miramar Creative Centre offers insane access to world-class facilities.
University of Auckland
The biggest uni in the country. Offers a rigorous Media and Screen Studies program, mixing critical analysis with production.