The Game Plan: Curriculum

Streaming giants are starving for content, and the market is massive. But in the US alone, the WGA sees 50,000 scripts a year and maybe 200 get greenlit. To go pro, you gotta serve the 'Three Masters': The Money, The Talent, and The Public.

You've also gotta ghost the bouncer—the coverage reader. Most scripts are trash to them. Don't be that guy.

Plot doesn't move people; characters do. If your leads aren't electric, your script is dead on arrival. The formula: Define the need, create the obstacle. No conflict = No movie.

You're looking for a "narrative springboard". Observe everything—the weirdo at the Tim Hortons, the news, your own dreams. If you're stoked on the idea, the audience will be too.

Pixar-level bones for your story. You have 10 pages to hook the reader before they're out. By page 17, your lead needs to make a choice they can't take back.

Theme is the soul of your script—your narrative GPS. It’s the secret sauce that makes your movie feel deeper than a puddle.

End every scene with a "but" or a "therefore". Keep the momentum cranking so the audience never finds a good time to go for popcorn.

Give your lead a "defining entrance". We dive into the Psychology, Physiology, and Sociology that makes a character more than just ink on a page.

Text vs Subtext. Learn how characters say what they mean without actually saying it. Don't be a hoser—keep the info-dumps for the manual.

Whose eyes are we watching through? POV is the lens that determines how the audience vibes with the story. Get it right or lose them.

Humor comes from human flaws. We break down the narrative bones that make a tragedy hit home or a comedy kill it.

Want to sell? High-concept is your instant hook. We look at horror, thrillers, and more to see how to master the tropes while keeping it fresh.

Appearance matters. If your script is messy, the reader will bin it faster than a burnt puck. Professional format is non-negotiable.