Lectures on Tap - "The History and Structure of Modern Screenplays"

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📚 Lecture: “The History and Structure of Modern Screenplays”

🎤 Speaker: Professor Isabella Tecson

Join us for an engaging evening with Professor Isabella Tecson as we delve into the fascinating world of screenplays—the backbone of filmmaking that most audiences never get to see. Understanding the structure and history of modern screenplays can greatly enhance our appreciation of film and help us discern what makes a movie objectively good or bad.

In this enlightening lecture, Isabella will explore the format, evolution, and commonalities in screenplays, arguing that, ultimately, every movie follows a similar framework—and why that's a positive aspect of storytelling! Her insights promise to challenge your perceptions while adding depth to your viewing experience.

Isabella Tecson is an adjunct professor of screenwriting, creative writing, and English at Queens College and CCNY. Currently a creative nonfiction MFA candidate, she brings a wealth of experience as a former film critic for Asian Cinevue and script doctor, collaborating on several documentaries and indie films with her pragmatic "structure first, ego later" approach.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the art of screenwriting through the lens of an experienced professional!

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Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.

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