How to Write an Award-Winning Screenplay (Private 2-Hour Session)

New York International Screenplay Awards

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Discover what makes screenplays succeed at festivals in this one-on-one workshop with an entertainment professional. Analyze plot progression, technical presentation, and audience engagement; learn submission tactics for major contests. Receive customized notes and documentation of achievement.

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How to Write an Award-Winning Screenplay (Private 2-Hour Session)

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Emine Durson is magic. She is so on point and detail oriented and talented. I am extremely grateful for the 2 hours she made her gifts available to me.

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What makes a screenplay award-worthy? Two key elements: crafting a compelling story that translates powerfully to screen—and writing it with precision. Then comes the second crucial step: knowing where and how to submit it.

In this workshop, Emine Dursun—an experienced festival director, jury member, screenwriter, and script doctor—shares essential tools, insights, and insider strategies from both sides of the table.

The workshop is divided into three focused chapters:

What to Write?

Discover how to shape a strong story idea—this is the creative core.

How to Write It?

Learn the technical aspects of screenwriting, including industry-standard formatting and structure.

Why This Story?

Explore the deeper motivation behind your screenplay and how to communicate its purpose and emotional drive.

Each section is tailored to reflect the criteria used by leading screenplay competitions such as The Nicholl Fellowship, BlueCat, NYISA, and others.

Duration: 2 hours. The participant and the teacher will decide together via email. It can be anytime between 8 am-8 pm, depending on the available schedules listed.

All participants will receive a certificate of completion and free feedback on one screenplay.

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No refund policy. If you're not able to attend to the class, please let us know at least 3 business days earlier and we can help you to re-arrange the dates and classes.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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How to Write an Award-Winning Screenplay (Private 2-Hour Session)

Carlos G. • May 26, 2026
How to Write an Award-Winning Screenplay (Private 2-Hour Session)

Jose F. • September 7, 2025
How to Write an Award-Winning Screenplay (Private 2-Hour Session)

damien l. • February 7, 2023

Emine Durson is magic. She is so on point and detail oriented and talented. I am extremely grateful for the 2 hours she made her gifts available to me.
How to Write an Award-Winning Screenplay (Private 2-Hour Session)

Abbey B. • March 11, 2019

Fabulous

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New York International Screenplay Awards

The New York International Screenplay Awards is a global screenplay competition that provides aspiring screenwriters with connections to the US film industry, access to screenwriting software and courses, as well as the opportunity to pitch to production companies. Founded by Emine Dursun, a Sundance-Alumna and New York-based screenwriter, NYISA also offers workshops on award-winning screenplay writing and advanced screenwriting development programs.

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