WGSA presents: “ACING EMOTION IN SCREENWRITING”

Bookings essential:  Bookings close on 27 August at 12h00   DATE:     Uitenhage:  31 August 2019 TIME:      9h00 to 16h30 VENUE:   To be announced Successful movies break the 4th wall by engaging the audience emotionally. Understanding the components of emotionality and its impact upon behaviour is thus crucial to master to be successful as a writer and screenwriter.   This workshop will look at the following topics: The function of emotion; The components of emotion; The core and range of human emotions; The 5-fold impact of selected core emotions; Methods for evoking emotion in screenplays; Practical: Writing a 'golden' emotional scene. PLEASE NOTE: Participants are encouraged to bring a 1-2 page scene to the seminar to work on using the emotional tools learned.

Short Trainer Bio: Adelle Gascoyne has a PhD in Behaviour Modification (specialising in emotion in conflict) and is a Professor of Theology and Social Sciences. Since 2007, through her charity, she provides educational and therapeutic services for the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) to correct the behaviour of violent offenders and she is recognised as a specialist in this field, achieving the status of accredited service provider to DCS. Her work on emotion is studied by conflict students at esteemed academic institutions such as the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (USA). Adelle is herself a published author and produced playwright now venturing into radio and screen. She is the WGSA Council Member for Professional Development for Eastern Cape/Free State and a 2019 Muse Awards Judge.

WGSA Student members - R50  Members / Students with valid student card / Affiliated organisation:  R150 Non-Members:  R200  To secure your booking:  Please pay the required cover charge to our bank account:   WGSA Current Account Standard Bank, Melville Branch No: 006105 Acc No: 300082444 Acc type:  Current Please use your name and surname as reference

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