Story MasterClass

Subtext

Learn to communicate subtly through subtitles — what isn’t said or visible.

Midpoint

Learn the importance of a strong midpoint in the story

Point of view

Get unique knowledge in how you can work with the so called POV (point of view) both in telling and in the actual script and how you change POV without losing the interest of the viewer or the reader who is judging your script.

Scene Writing

Learn how you can construct the structure for powerful scenes and good transitions between them.

Dialogue

Learn theories how to create unique voice for your character, that also communicate the theme effectively.

Characters

Learn how to create unforgettable characters and how you get them to convey themes from different perspectives.

Structure

Learn several theories to structure an organic plot, in which the character/characters act out of the plot and their own role as well as personality in it.

Theme

Learn different ways to make the theme or underlying issue of the story become visible.

Action vs event

Gain tools to create active characters and the motives that they base their actions on.

Format & Style

A badly written script won’t be read by professional producers. Learn to write like a professional—and give the producer reading your script a fantastic experience so that your script can be realised!

Act 2

Most stories fail in the key part known as ‘act 2’ and which the course will teach you everything about.

The World

Get an understanding of the importance of creating a unique world for the story so that the themes of the film may be conveyed. 

3-year upper secondary school, senior high school or equivalent Work sample, personal letter & interview.

About admissions and study assessments

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Tuition at the folk high school is free. The costs for literature, travel, consumables, digital platforms and technology are paid by you as a student. At Story MasterClass, the cost is SEK 5,000 / academic year.

Under COSTS you can read more about different costs paid by students at the folk high school.

• You have professional experience in screenwriting and dramaturgy.

• Have written scripts for short, feature films and/or drama series.

These documents should be submitted to the application

Birth certificate
(no more than 3 months old)

Grades
Grades from previous educations.
Attach as a PDF.

Emplyer’s certificate
Attach as a PDF.

Letter(s) of recommendation.
Attach as a PDF.

Personal letter

A letter in which you describe yourself. You are free to express yourself in what way you want but the letter has to contain:

Who you are and why you make an application to the education.

Your experiences when it comes to writing screenplays

A preview on where you see your self career wise in 5 years from now.

The personal letter should be no more than one page long.

Work samples

All work samples are to be written in English.

• 2 feature film concepts, each not more than one page. Both concepts should have one scene, correctly formatted, attached that is not more than 2 pages,

• 2 drama-series concepts, each not more than one page. Both concepts should have one scene, correctly formatted, attached that is not more than 2 pages,

Compile all work samples in one single PDF document with numbered pages.

Please write your full name on the front page of the document.

We apply a continuous admission and you can be called for an interview in person or by phone even before the application period ends.

Notification of admission is ongoing but must have reached everyone by the end of June, with the exception of residual places that can be offered until the start of the course.

Lecturers and Instructors >>

A few hours a week we have optional classes. Such as choir practice, ethics, book circle or a knitting café. It varies from year to year. There are plenty of opportunities for exercise and work out of various kinds, either at school or in the neighborhood. Examples are gym passes, ball games, swimming and gym. Sometimes the whole class or the whole school goes to joint concerts, exhibitions, theater performances and lectures.