SCRIPT SQUAD Writing Laboratory

Calling all aspiring writers aged 10+—come join writer extraordinaire Duncan Sarkies for a dynamic two-day scriptwriting workshop. Duncan says he’s had an amazing idea for an all-ages film script, but he needs you to write it with him!

Through this collaborative group project, budding writers will pick up all kinds of tricks and tips—what makes a great story, what film scripts look like and how to write them, how to shape dialogue, and how to make characters who jump off the page and onto the screen. The workshop will wrap with a read through of work in progress scenes with real-life actors—complete with pizza and a small audience of friendly film fans.

About Duncan
Duncan Sarkies is a celebrated writer known for his work in film, television, theatre and fiction. With a knack for creating compelling characters and intricate plots, Duncan’s credits include the critically acclaimed film SCARFIES, popular TV series’ FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS, and WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, and audio podcast THE MYSTERIOUS SECRETS OF UNCLE BERTIE'S BOTANARIUM.

Workshop Details
Tuesday 16 July—10am-4pm
Wednesday 17 July—10am-5pm. Parents and guardians are welcome to join us for our script table-read from 3pm-5pm.

Participants will need to bring their own lunch each day. The workshop will include regular snack breaks and supervised walk breaks, weather dependent.

Further details will be shared upon booking.