{"id":11,"date":"2016-11-02T21:15:41","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T21:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/http\/actoneprogram.com\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-02-24T18:10:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:10:42","slug":"online-writing-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/actoneprogram.com\/online-writing-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollywood Writing Program Online"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”100″ bottom_padding=”100″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

\u201cAct One is all you need to succeed in Hollywood as a writer. Don\u2019t waste your time in a four-year screenwriting program. You can do it better and faster with Act One.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

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We hear this a lot from alums about our writing program.<\/em><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/vimeo.com\/212635166″ align=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default”]\n

How are we uniquely distinctive?<\/h3>\n[\/split_line_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][nectar_icon_list animate=”true” color=”Extra-Color-1″ direction=”horizontal” columns=”2″ icon_size=”medium” icon_style=”border”][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” title=”List Item” id=”1771956611264-6″ tab_id=”1771956611265-0″ text=”We draw from a large (amazing!) team of teachers who are also professional, working writers. They come off the lots, off the set, and out of the writers’ rooms to teach you the basics (character, dialogue, formatting, structure) and more advanced topics. They share their industry \u201csecrets\u201d openly and are driven to make you the best writer you can be.” header=”Large Team”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” title=”List Item” id=”1771956611314-8″ tab_id=”1771956611315-0″ header=”Values Driven” text=”Our community of teachers, mentors, and writers are, in large part, professionals who hold Christian values and desire to see those instilled in their creative work, no matter what genre or storytelling arena. They offer a transparent and supportive environment in which to tell redemptive stories grounded in a Biblical worldview.”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” title=”List Item” id=”1771956611342-7″ tab_id=”1771956611343-1″ header=”Concentrated Training” text=”Our training is concentrated and extremely thorough. We incorporate a variety of teaching modalities— lecture, video, writer panels and interviews, small groups, real-world writing exercises, and mentorships with professional working writers. We focus on getting you to mine great ideas, find your voice, develop memorable characters, and so much more.”][\/nectar_icon_list_item][nectar_icon_list_item icon_type=”numerical” title=”List Item” id=”1771956611372-1″ tab_id=”1771956611373-1″ header=”Alumni Community” text=”As an alumnus of Act One, we welcome you as part of a lifelong community of entertainment professionals. Act Oners are a close-knit group that continues to support and encourage each other in our professional creative journeys.”][\/nectar_icon_list_item][\/nectar_icon_list][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”3px” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

COURSE DESCRIPTION<\/span><\/h3>\n

Over the 10-weeks, screenwriting basics (plot, character, dialogue, structure, world building, and more) will be taught via video courses, group Zoom sessions and one-on-one mentoring. The 10-weeks are structured like this:<\/p>\n

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  • Video-based Lessons<\/li>\n
  • Weekly Live Zoom Classes<\/li>\n
  • Bi-Weekly One-on-one Mentoring via phone or Zoom<\/li>\n
  • Weekly writing assignments<\/li>\n
  • Weekly film viewing assignments<\/li>\n
  • Reading assignments (Screenplays, The Hollywood Standard, Making a Good Script Great<\/em>, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”3px” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

    COURSE DATES & TUITION<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Course Dates<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • June 6th-August 8th, 2026<\/li>\n
    • First day of classes begin on Saturday, June 6th.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Application Deadlines<\/b><\/p>\n

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      • Early Registration Deadline: April 1st<\/li>\n
      • Registration Deadline: May 1st<\/li>\n
      • Late Registration Deadline: June 1st<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Application Fee: <\/b>$50.00<\/p>\n

        Tuition Fee<\/b><\/p>\n

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        • $1,200*<\/li>\n
        • (Applicants who apply by April 1st will receive $100 off tuition)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          *Deposit of 50% of the tuition cost is required upon acceptance into the program to hold your spot. The remainder of the tuition balance MUST be paid before the first day of class.<\/i>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”3px” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

          COURSE REQUIREMENTS<\/span><\/h3>\n

          #1: Writing Sample of 5 pages (any narrative content)<\/p>\n

          #2: 2 Loglines (Original Ideas)<\/p>\n

          #3: Resume<\/p>\n

          #4: Statement of Faith: No more than 3 pages detailing the following: (1) Briefly describe your spiritual journey and your belief in Jesus Christ. (2) Why do you, as a Christian, want to write for movies or TV in\u00a0Hollywood? (3) Cite examples of movies or TV shows that are most like what you aspire to write, and tell us why. (4) What are you hoping to learn at Act One? (5) What are your plans upon completion of the program?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”50″ text_align=”center”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”extra_jumbo” constrain_group_1=”yes” constrain_group_2=”yes” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”SAMPLE SCHEDULE” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″ margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″ url=”https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/actoneprogram.com\/hollywood-writing-program\/hwp-course-schedule\/”][nectar_btn size=”extra_jumbo” constrain_group_1=”yes” constrain_group_2=”yes” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”SUBMIT APPLICATION” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″ margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″ url=”https:\/\/blue-sea-697d.quartiers047.workers.dev:443\/https\/actoneprogram.com\/hollywood-writing-program\/writing-program-application\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”extra_jumbo” constrain_group_1=”yes” constrain_group_2=”yes” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”PROGRAM FAQ” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″ margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″ url=”\/hwp-faq”]