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First Draft

Online Screenwriting Course

2nd batch
Start Date: March 05, 2026

Write your story - from a logline to a complete screenplay, with guidance, structure, and mentor support.

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“Everything I learned in my life, I learned because I decided to try something new.”

David Lynch

 Course at a Glance:

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    Format: • 15 video lessons
    • 7 live sessions
    • Personalized feedback
    • Private community chat

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    Outcome: ✔ Your complete first screenplay draft

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    Who It’s For: • Beginners
    • Writers with no screenwriting background
    • Film lovers and creative explorers

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    Method: Proprietary 40 Story Beats Framework

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    Duration:• 7 weeks of guided learning
    • 4 or 6 months of full access (depending on plan)

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About the Course Creator:

Olena Morentsova

Screenwriter · Author · Educator · Producer_• 15+ years of professional experience• Film, television, international festivals• Creator of dozens of stories and creative programs

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If you’re on this page, there’s probably already a story inside you. Maybe it’s a scene. A line of dialogue. Or simply the feeling that you want to tell something but don’t yet know how.
That’s normal.
I’ve seen dozens of stories begin this way - with desire, doubt, and one quiet question: “Can I really do this?”
I created SVIT. First Draft to give you a space where you can write - without fear.
No perfect beginning required. No pressure. No pretending.Here, you’re allowed to be exactly where you are.



Together, we’ll move from idea to structure, from the first scene to the final frame.
You’ll receive feedback, support, and a clear system that helps you finish - not just start. This will be your first draft.
But it may become the beginning of something much bigger.
If something in these words resonates - that’s already enough reason to begin.

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This Course Is for You If You:

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    Read books and visualize them as films

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    Have dreamed for a long time but haven’t started

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    Have no experience - but strong motivation

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    Want to learn storytelling through feeling, not rigid formulas

In This Course, You’ll Learn How To:

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    Start writing even when fear is present

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    Create a protagonist audiences care about

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    Build scenes that work emotionally - even on the page

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    Hold attention through meaning, not spectacle

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In This Course, You’ll Learn How To:

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    Start writing even when fear is present

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    Create a protagonist audiences care about

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    Build scenes that work emotionally - even on the page

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    Hold attention through meaning, not spectacle

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By the End of the Course, You’ll Have:

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    A complete first draft of your screenplay

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    A story structured using the 40 Story Beats system

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     In-depth analysis of key scenes

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    Confidence in yourself as a writer

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    A supportive creative community

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Course Program:

5 Modules · 20 Lessons

Module 1 Foundations of Screenwriting

Lessons 1–5

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    Dramaturgy basics: where stories truly begin

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    Character arcs and transformation

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    Writing natural, living dialogue

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    Visual thinking & cinematic scenes

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    Rewriting and the path from script to film

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    Live sessions with Zhanna Ozirna

Module 2Depth & Form

Lessons 6 – 10

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    Story structure fundamentals

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    Writing across genres: drama, comedy, thriller

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    Short films: focus, conflict, economy

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    Visualisation and narrative pacing

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    Live session with actress Tetiana Malkova

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Module 3The 40 Story Beats Method

Lessons 11 – 14

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    Beats as the rhythmic backbone of story

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    How this differs from classic models (3-act, Snowflake, etc.)

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    Building stages: setup, conflict, climax, resolution

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    Internal vs. external conflict through beats

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    Practical workshop: mapping your own screenplay

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Module 4Visual Language & Story World

Lessons 15 – 17

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    Writing so you can see the film

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    How directors transform scripts into images

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    Atmosphere, location, and detail - storytelling without words

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    Live sessions withDmytro Malkov, Khrystyna Tynkevych, Maria Bryhynets

Module 5Professional Entry Point

Lessons 18 – 20

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    Preparing your first draft for submission

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    Creating a project press kit

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    Pitching rules: how to tell your story in 2 minutes

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    Festivals, competitions, and script promotion

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    Q&A with producer Olha Matat
    (Locarno Film Festival award recipient)

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Guest Speakers:

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Alexandra Vityazeva

screenwriter, co-author of the film “Taste of Freedom”


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Zhanna Ozirna 

director, screenwriter, dramaturgy expert
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Tetiana Malkova 

actress, star of Ukrainian films & series
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Dmytro Malkov

film director, actor, producer
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Maria Bryhynets

storyteller, blogger, co-founder of “Film Your Life”
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Khrystyna Tynkevych

award-winning director (Locarno)
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Olha Matat 

producer, founder of EVOS Film, member of the European Film Academy
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Pricing Plans

Choose the format that fits you best:

*Early-bird pricing available until February 14

"First Draft"

Self-Paced

early bird €160

€200

✔ Video lessons✔ Live Zoom sessions✔ Group chat



4 months access

"PRO Version"

With Feedback

early bird €260

€300

✔ Video lessons✔ Live Zoom sessions✔ Group chat+ ✔ Personalised feedback on scenes

6 months access

"Mentorship"

Full Guidance

early bird €400

€500

✔ Video lessons
✔ Live Zoom sessions
✔ Group chat
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✔ Full feedback & mentorship
✔ Priority reviews

6 months access

For international payments, please use the PayPal payment system.📧 moc.liamg%40avostnerom.eille

Please make sure to email me to confirm your payment. Thank you!

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What my students say:

Ready to Create Your Story?

This is not just a course. It’s your first screenplay - and we’ll create it together.

Ready to Create Your Story?

This is not just a course. It’s your first screenplay - and we’ll create it together.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

I’m not a screenwriter at all. Is this for me?

Yes. This course is designed specifically for beginners.

Can I learn at my own pace?

Yes. You’ll have 4 or 6 months of access depending on your plan.

I’m afraid to share my writing. Is that a problem?

Not at all. But feedback is often where the real growth happens.

What does feedback look like?

Voice or video feedback (10–20 minutes), with detailed analysis of your scenes, dialogue, or ideas.

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If you feel drawn to join but still have questions or you’re looking for a different type of collaboration - write to me.

I’ll be happy to guide you through my storytelling world.

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