Screenplay Constellations: Activate the Writing Process

The essential question for the screenwriter is: How does one tell a good story? Certainly, stories already exist as ideas before the author has even begun to write. But how does one effectively influence this creative process – beginning with invisible inspiration, and gradually transforming it into a more palpable form to communicate with others? Following the principles of screenplay constellations as a solution focused workshop, these initial ideas will find spatial articulation: the nature of a character, its relation to other figures, and the tone of a scene, will all be manifested through a collaborative physical representation of the structure of the script, thus opening up and illuminating the writers perception of the story. Claus-Peter Josten, German director and consultant, will share his experience as an expert in screenplay development in this four-hour, hands-on workshop, designed for up to 24 participants. Scenes from three different screenplays will serve as case studies to explore the innovative method of screenplay constellations following “syst®“– a rapidly growing working tool for scriptwriters and directors.