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Saturday, April 9, 2005

Thrillers that Engage the Audience:
Unlocking Suspense and Surprises

This comprehensive Saturday Seminar helps you get to the heart of the one of the most commercial film genres.

Suspense never goes out of style.
The program includes practical demonstrations of:

How the Power of Truth propels a protagonist through the thriller plot line and creates an emotional bond with the audience.

How story twists develop themes of loyalty and betrayal. How deceit and deception keeps the audience off balance.

How you increase mistrust and suspicion by turning allies into enemies and enemies into allies.
How you create a compelling psychological foundation for your thriller protagonist.

How the motivation and psychology of a male protagonist differs from that of a female protagonist.

How the motivation and psychology of a male protagonist differs from that of a female protagonist
How non-traditional narrative structure is created through character development. How you can re-imagine and refresh this popular film genre and make it uniquely your own.
Check out the Schedule Check out the complete program

Bring your most difficult thriller problems and questions. The Emotional Toolbox can help you get to the heart of the story.

Register Now:

  Register at: www.filmprograms.ucla.edu/short_courses.htm

Or contact: stmoore@tft.ucla.edu (310) 825-6827

 

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