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Support in Scenario of Films and TV Fictions: analysis and Scriptdoctoring. Coaching for screenwriters and support for projects.
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ExperienceConfirmed experience of fifteen years in the Film and Television industry, with expertise in the development of films and TV dramas and in Talent Management (screenwriters, directors).
Experience in large groups (Canal +, Lagardère, Fox-Disney) and Independent artistic producer for production, distribution and broadcasting companies (founder of a film and TV series development agency and Talent Management).
Training
Training on the study of dramaturgy and scenario analysis (CEEA and CEFPF).
Masterclass of experts in dramaturgy (Truby, Mc Kee..)
Master 2 in Management, Production and Promotion of Cinema and Audiovisual
Methodology:
Consultation of film projects, series and TV units:
* Study of the dramaturgical construction of the scenario: structure and characters.
* Project development: support on the different versions of the project and literary direction
* Coaching and support for screenwriters: methodology, advice on finding a producer depending on the progress of the project, promotion (calls for projects, writing residency, events: festivals and markets).
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We work on your own projects and reflections in progress.Location
Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Rue Ordener, 75018 Paris, France






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Age: | Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 60 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English, French |
About Me
I'm a French native from Paris and lived in London. I am an experienced teacher. I taught French as a foreign language to young learners from elementary, primary school, high school, college to professional adults in diverse industries.I worked as self-employed and with several agencies in one-to-one tuition, online and groups.
We cover grammar, conjugation, vocabulary, spelling and day-to-day expressions. We focus on proper pronunciation, reading and understanding.
We study from language books, articles or any material the learner would like to work on like specific exams for students or work projects for professionals.
Passionate about films and TV series, I created a specific class to learn French through Films & TV series throughout trailers and critics. It's a good opportunity to practice and discover new fictions !
In Paris, I'm teaching private lessons, group discussions and online tutoring.
Please feel free to contact me if you need further details.
Education
Master's degree in Movies and Media industry: film analysis, dramaturgy and script analysis. TV global industry and the whole entertainment field.Litterature and languages degree: French, English, Spanish, Italian
Experience / Qualifications
I'm an experienced teacher. I taught English and French litterature in Paris. Then, I taught French as a foreign language in London for non French people in private and group lessons, from elementary school to adults and from different levels, from beginners to advanced levels.I design the class according to the level and need of the learner: from beginner to advanced level.
We cover grammar, conjugation, vocabulary, spelling and day-to-day expressions. We focus on proper pronunciation, reading and understanding.
We study from language books, articles or any material the learner would like to work on like specific exams for students or work projects for professionals.
Passionate about films and TV series, I've created a specific class to learn French through Films & TV series throughout trailers and critics. It's a good opportunity to practice and discover new fictions !
In Paris, I'm teaching private lessons, group discussions and online tutoring.
Please feel free to contact me if you need further details.
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