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Whether you're a seasoned pro in the filmmaking biz or just dipping your toes in the creative waters, there's always room to level up your storytelling game. Yup, even the big shots like Producers, Directors, Scriptwriters, and more could use a little sharpening of their storytelling skills. And hey, that includes you!

So, if you're ready to kick your craft up a notch, you've landed in the perfect spot. Let's roll!

Upgrade Your Storytelling Skills Workshop

Master the art of storytelling with our intensive, hands-on workshop. Elevate your storytelling prowess and bring your cinematic visions to life with confidence by diving into narrative intricacies, character nuances, and dialogue mastery in a filmmaker-focused experience. Whether you have an idea, a rough outline, a complete script that needs polishing, or simply want to embrace the “Story-First” mindset to transform the industry, this workshop is designed for writers, directors, producers, actors, and other creatives eager to refine their craft. It’s time to elevate your storytelling skills to new heights and fill that almost non-existent sliver in the value-chain of our industry. Join us and step up your craft!

Imagine a world where your stories captivate audiences, where every character comes alive, and each plot twist leaves them on the edge of their seat. The Upgrade Your Storytelling Skills Workshop helps you achieve just that by focusing on these key elements:

  • Developing Compelling Characters: Learn how to create multi-dimensional characters that resonate deeply with your audience.

  • Mastering Plot Structure: Craft a cohesive narrative with rising action, a gripping climax, and a satisfying resolution.

  • Enhancing Emotional Engagement: Discover techniques to evoke strong emotional responses from your audience.

  • Intellectual Stimulation: Incorporate themes and conflicts that challenge and provoke thought.

  • Achieving Relevance and Meaning: Ensure your story is timely and impactful.

How does it work?

We agree that filmmaking is fundamentally all about story and storytelling craft. Our workshop is structured over two intensive days of learning, collaboration, and creation. As we select a story idea and develop it, the storytelling craft is what enhances it into a believable, emotionally engaging, intellectually compelling, relevant, and meaningful narrative. We go through all the story elements to enhance the narrative. Here’s how we’ll transform your storytelling skills:

Duration:

Two-day workshop (4 hours each day)

Day 1: Foundation Building (5 hours & 15 minutes)

 

  • Story Vision Alignment - Duration: 0.5 hour

    • Description: We start by understanding your vision and goals for story and storytelling craft. 

    • Activities: Group discussion, vision mapping, and individual presentations.

    • Outcome: Clear vision and goals for the story development process

  • Unpack Story Idea into Logline - Duration: 0.5 hour

    • Description: Understand the purpose and elements of a Logline. Compose an effective Logline that captures the essence of the story. Develop the Premise, Theme, and Concept of the story idea that emerges from the Logline.

    • Activities: Group discussion, Logline development, and individual presentations. Envisioning the essence of your story idea in the Logline, for the Premise, Theme, and Concept to emerge.

    • Outcome: Concise Logline creation

  • Premise, Theme and Concept - Duration: 1.0 hour

    • Description: Develop the Premise, Theme, and Concept of the story idea from the Logline.

    • Activities: Brainstorm the essence of your story idea in the Logline, to find its Premise, Theme, and Concept to emerge.

    • Outcome: Clear Premise, Theme, and Concept

  • Break (15 minutes):

    • Refresh and recharge for the next session.

  • Character Development - Duration: 1.0 hour

    • Description: Dive deep into character creation using best-practice techniques to develop profiles that include the internal and external goals, motivation, and conflicts of at least the main characters.

    • Activities: Character worksheets, group brainstorming, and role-playing exercises.

    • Outcome: Detailed profiles for main and supporting characters.

  • Plot and Structure - Duration: 1.0 hour

    • Description: Learn to craft a strong narrative structure based on Blake Snyder's beat sheet and Larry Brooks' story engineering principles.
    • Activities: Plot mapping, beat sheet creation, and story structure analysis.

    • Outcome: A robust plot outline with clear beats and rising action.

  • Emotional and Intellectual Triggers - Duration: 0.5 hour

    • Description: Integrate emotional arcs and intellectual themes to enhance audience engagement.

    • Activities: Emotional arc mapping, thematic discussions, and case studies.

    • Outcome: Enhanced story depth and audience connection.

  • Group Reflection and Feedback - Duration: 0.5 hour

    • Description: Reflect on the day’s learnings and receive feedback from peers and facilitators.

    • Activities: Group discussions and Q&A sessions.

    • Outcome: Refined story elements and actionable feedback.

Day 2: Story Development & Refinement (4 hours 45 minutes)

 

  • Scene Crafting - Duration: 1.0 hour

    • Description: Focus on crafting compelling scenes that drive the narrative forward.

    • Activities: Scene writing exercises, group reviews, and rewriting sessions.

    • Outcome: Strong, engaging scenes that fit seamlessly into your story.

  • Integrating the Hero’s Journey into Plotting - Duration: 0.5 hours

    • Description: Use Hero’s Journey to plot the protagonist’s arc.

    • Activities: Journey mapping, character arc development, and storytelling exercises.

    • Outcome: A cohesive and transformative character arc.

  • Dialogue and Voice - Duration: 1.0 hours

    • Description: Master the art of dialogue and find your unique storytelling voice.

    • Activities: Dialogue writing drills, voice development sessions, and peer critiques.

    • Outcome: Authentic and compelling dialogue that enhances the story.

  • Break (15 minutes):

    • Take a short break to refuel and recharge.

  • Cohesive Scene Weave & Narrative Integration - Duration: 1.0 hours

    • Description: Ensure all story elements work together harmoniously to create a seamless narrative.

    • Activities: Narrative reviews, group discussions, and integration exercises.

    • Outcome: A unified and polished story outline.

  • Final Presentation and Feedback - Duration: 1.0 hour

    • Description: Present your refined story outline and receive final feedback from facilitators and peers.

    • Activities: Presentations, feedback sessions, and group reflections.

    • Outcome: A well-developed story outline ready for scriptwriting.

 

Follow-Up:

  • Participants will be provided with workshop materials, including templates, reading resources, and contact information for further inquiries.

Just think how much more skilled in story & storytelling craft you will be by the end of our time together! 

 

Join us for a transformative experience that hones your storytelling abilities and brings your narratives to life.

Note: We will adjust timing based on participant engagement and the desired level of detail. We will encourage active participation and create a supportive learning environment.

Who’s your host?


Meet Sajeev Varghese an experienced storyteller and scriptwriter with over 25 years of experience in crafting engaging and compelling transformative stories. Sajeev has worked with C-suites of Fortune 500 corporations across several industries on transformative storytelling and has a passion for nurturing new talent. Learn more about Sajeev and his journey in storytelling here.

Ready to elevate your storytelling craft?

Let's Learn Together...

The entire "Upgrade Your Storytelling Skills Workshop," will be held via a ZOOM Meeting and the link for the session will be emailed to you 24 hours before we begin our Workshop.

Price:

$850 per person

We will cap the maximum number of participants in each Workshop to 15 people to maximize its effectiveness. Contact us with further questions at ijotconsulting@gmail.com, or for group pricing.

Join us on August 16th & 17th at (9:00 pm - 2:00 am EST on both days) and UPGRADE your storytelling skills! - CLOSED - SOLD OUT!

Secure your spot in the Storytelling Skills Development Workshop and start your journey to becoming a master storyteller.

Terms:

iJOT Story Consulting agrees to hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and not to disclose or reveal any Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party. iJOT Story Consulting shall only use the Confidential Information for the Purpose and shall take all necessary precautions to prevent unauthorized disclosure or use of the Confidential Information. Confidential Information may include, but is not limited to, Story Idea and its purpose, MVSO derived from the idea, business plans, financial information, trade secrets, know-how, technical information, and any other proprietary or sensitive information related to the Purpose, which is to develop the Story Idea into a MVSO delivery to the Disclosing Party.

Let’s Work Together

To register for the Upgrade Your Storytelling Skills Workshop Submit your First Name, Last Name, Email Address, Phone Number with Country Code, Address, and Some details about you and your interests in the Notes space below. Email us (ijotconsulting@gmail.com), if you have further questions.

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