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11/08/2025

Comedy Screenwriters! Join us this weekend for an in-depth class and interactive lab with legendary comedy guru Steve Kaplan. "The Lie that tells the Truth: Developing a killer comedy premise".

What are the keys to writing a comedy that works? Why do some comedies work more successfully than others? Taught by comedy guru Steve Kaplan, this class will explore the heart of a comedy--its initial premise. More than just a selling tool, or a "high concept" logline, a great comic premise is a us...

08/08/2025

TOMORROW! Watch MY OXFORD YEAR on Netflix then hear the story behind the 14 year odyssey getting it made from original screenwriter Allison Burnett. Free and Open to everyone, but space is limited.

On August 1st, Netflix will be releasing My Oxford Year (story/screenplay by Allison Burnett), and we have the honor of interviewing Allison live about the 14 year journey from spec script to produced film.Allison is not new to screenwriting, with studio films such as Feast of Love,&n...

29/07/2025

SCREENWRITERS: Join pro screenwriter/film exec Karel Segers on August 5th for a FREE webinar on the importance of Voice, and learn to write what only YOU can write.
https://www.talentville.com/classinfo/voice-segers

14/07/2025

My Oxford Year on Netflix: Watch the film Aug 1st, then on August 3rd get the story behind the 14 year odyssey from spec script to Netflix summer romance from screenwriter Allison Burnett. I will be interviewing Allison live to get his take on the long road from script to screen.

This webinar is free and open to all, but registration is limited.

https://www.talentville.com/classinfo/my-oxford-year-allison-burnett

07/07/2025

My Oxford Year on Netflix: On August 3rd, get the story behind the 14 year odyssey from spec script to Netflix summer romance from the original screenwriter behind the film, which streams starting August 1st. Watch the film then join us as I interview Allison Burnett live to get his take on the long road from script to screen.

On August 1st, Netflix will be releasing My Oxford Year (story/screenplay by Allison Burnett), and we have the honor of interviewing Allison live about the 14 year journey from spec script to produced film.Allison is not new to screenwriting, with studio films such as Feast of Love,&n...

19/06/2025

Talentvillers: PLEASE take our quick poll to tell us what sorts of webinars and classes YOU want us to set up. All taught by working professionals, produced screenwriters and renowned script gurus.

Please click the link to complete this form.

17/06/2025

SCREENWRITERS: Ever wish someone would just teach you the exact screenwriting skill you’re stuck on?

Well, starting today, we’re doing exactly that. Talentville is launching a new series of live webinars and classes—and YOU get to decide what we teach first.

Take our quick poll and let us know what you'd love for us to organize and teach.

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11/06/2025

This August, Netflix will be releasing My Oxford Year (story/screenplay by Allison Burnett), and this July we will have the honor of interviewing Allison live about the 11 year journey from spec script to produced film.

Allison is not new to screenwriting, with studio films such as Feast of Love, Autumn in New York and Underworld: Awakening among his numerous credits.

The journey of My Oxford Year started with his free treatment and studio pitch, a spec sale, multiple revisions, Netflix buying it in turnaround then abandoning it during COVID, and then re-buying more recently, finally getting it produced for their streaming platform.

Stay tuned and be sure to join us next month as Allison regales us with the long odyssey behind Netflix's upcoming summer hit.

Welcome to Talentville, the online community from the creator of Final Draft that gives a voice to screenwriters everywhere who share the dream of having their work produced.

24/04/2025

SCRIPT COVERAGE SALE: Through the end of April, ALL Talentville Professional script coverage is 20% off. Feature Script coverage from $87. 1 HR TV coverage from $71. And our coverage is written for you, the writer, with advice for next steps you can use in subsequent drafts.
https://www.talentville.com/generalstore/coverage

Welcome to Talentville, the online community from the creator of Final Draft that gives a voice to screenwriters everywhere who share the dream of having their work produced.

15/03/2025

COVERAGE PROFESSIONALS: If you are a professional story analyst, competition judge or script consultant, Talentville is looking to expand our roster of Analysts as we expand our coverage services. DM me and let's chat about your experience.

Getting high marks from other Talentville Residents is great, but finding out how your script will be received by the Industry is a must to truly know where you stand. Character, structure, plot, pacing, marketability, our coverage experts will break it all down for you, as well as providing you wit...