Comedy Writing

TV Series Development Bootcamp - Level 1 - Idea to Outline

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TV Series Development Bootcamp - Level 1 - Idea to Outline

CA$325.00

Description: This class is designed to help those with ideas and interest in developing their own original TV series concepts. It teaches a process to build from the smallest idea on to a full pitch ready concept. Students will learn how to create compelling characters, build strong story engines, and make their ideas more unique and personal. They will also have an opportunity to put these processes into practice by developing their own idea through a logline, character descriptions, world building, creating their pilot story, and outlining a pilot script.

Please Note: Writing and workshopping a pilot script will be the focus of TV Development Bootcamp Level 2

Goal: To learn a process to develop an idea into a fully formed TV series concept, create pitch ready material that communicates a strong series concept, and create a strong foundation to write a pilot script.

Prerequisite: None besides an interest in learning how to develop a TV series concept

Class Size: 10 max

Duration: 5 weeks, 12.5 hours total

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TUESDAYS 6pm-8:30pm (2.5 Hours)
November 5 - December 3 (5 Weeks)
Ned Petrie, Instructor
CSI Spadina (192 Spadina Ave)
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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Ned Petrie is a writer, actor, and longtime Toronto comedy person. He has written and/or worked in the development of such series as Maxxx (Channel 4 UK), Gary & His Demons (Amazon Prime Video / CBC Gem), and Night Sweats (Adult Swim Canada) - in addition to other projects with Blue Ant Media, Look Mom Productions, The Score, and CBC Radio that never got out of development. His background in comedy writing also includes stints as a Senior Writer with CBC Comedy, regular contributions to The Beaverton, short films that have won various festival awards, and on-air contributions to long forgotten CBC Radio shows.

Ned’s acting credits include series with AppleTV+, Nickelodeon, Teletoon, PBS Kids, RokuTV, and AMI. He was also nominated for six Canadian Comedy Awards (back when those were a thing) and is Bad Dog’s current Education Director.

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