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Finding My Voice in Screenwriting | NYU Tisch High School Online Screenwriters Workshop

The video is a testimonial from a high‑school student who enrolled in NYU Tisch’s online Screenwriters Workshop after a college counselor recommendation, describing how the program aligned with his lifelong passion for storytelling. He highlights the workshop’s flexible structure—weekly video calls with professor Scott Bankert, self‑paced assignments that begin with film analysis and immediately transition to writing exercises, and a curriculum that builds a script from concept to finished draft. Specific examples include dissecting the film “E2 Mama Tamen” to learn how cinema can both entertain and educate, and receiving iterative feedback that taught him to “chisel” ideas rather than expect a perfect first draft. The experience demonstrates that accessible, mentor‑driven online programs can democratize screenwriting education, giving aspiring filmmakers practical skills and a supportive community without sacrificing other commitments.