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Top screenwriting training options for filmmakers include: 1. {{[[UCLA Extension Writers' Program]]:https://www.uclaextension.edu/writing-journalism/screenwriting}} - Comprehensive online and in-person screenwriting courses 2. {{[[ScreenCraft]]:https://screencraft.org/screenwriting-courses/}} - Online workshops and mentorship programs 3. {{[[MasterClass]]:https://www.masterclass.com/classes/aaron-sorkin-teaches-screenwriting}} - Celebrity screenwriter-led online courses (e.g., Aaron Sorkin) 4. {{[[Final Draft University]]:https://www.finaldraft.com/learn/}} - Professional screenwriting software with integrated training 5. {{[[NYU Tisch School of the Arts]]:https://tisch.nyu.edu/academic-departments/undergraduate-film-tv}} - Prestigious in-person screenwriting program 6. {{[[Script University]]:https://scriptuniversity.com/}} - Affordable online screenwriting courses 7. {{[[Writing Pad]]:https://writingpad.com/screenwriting-classes/}} - In-person and online screenwriting workshops in major cities Each offers unique approaches to developing screenwriting skills, from beginner to advanced levels.

The best screenwriting training for filmmakers includes: - The **8-Week Screenwriting Workshop** at {{[[NYFA]]:https://www.nyfa.edu/workshops/screenwriting/8-week-evening-feature/}}, which helps beginners develop a feature-length screenplay through intensive exercises and feedback. - The **Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University**, offering a BFA and MFA in Screenwriting with a strong focus on both creative and business aspects of screenwriting{{[[Chapman University]]:https://blog.celtx.com/best-schools-for-screenwriting/}}. - The **USC School of Cinematic Arts** online course "Explore Screenwriting: From Ideation to Writing Your First Script," which covers story development, character building, and script writing at your own pace{{[[USC School of Cinematic Arts]]:https://online.usc.edu/schools/school-of-cinematic-arts/}}. - **UCLA Extension Screenwriting Courses**, a multi-course sequence from introduction to advanced rewriting and writers' room simulation, available in person and online{{[[UCLA Extension]]:https://www.uclaextension.edu/writing/screenwriting/courses}}. - The **AFI Conservatory MFA in Screenwriting**, a two-year immersive program focused on honing screenwriting craft at a professional level{{[[AFI Conservatory]]:https://conservatory.afi.com/screenwriting/}}. - Additionally, fellowships and labs such as the **Tribeca All Access** and **The Writers Lab** offer intensive development programs and industry exposure for underrepresented and women/nonbinary screenwriters{{[[Writers Guild Foundation]]:https://www.wgfoundation.org/fellowship-writing-programs-for-screenwriters-masterlist}}. For practical development and industry networking, entering contests like the **Film Independent Screenwriting Lab** and **PAGE International Screenwriting Awards** can also be valuable{{[[Scriptation]]:https://scriptation.com/blog/best-screenwriting-contests/}}.