In the Cut
Making the Industry Transparent and Accessible.
In the Cut (ITC) was founded by screenwriter Rae Benjamin to provide training and resources for emerging BIPOC screenwriters and filmmakers. Since 2020, ITC has produced hundreds of virtual and live events for 10,000+ attendees, partnering with companies like Sundance Collab, NBCUniversal, New FIlmmakers LA and more.
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Our membership program gives you discount access to all virtual and live events, unlimited access to our library of past classes, networking events, and a the opportunity to collaborate with a community of filmmakers. This is best value for anyone looking to take multiple classes with us.
$4.99
Monthly
✓ Join monthly webinars for only $5
✓ New videos every month
✓ Exclusive job listings
✓ Discounts and early access to live events + longer courses
✓ Members-only events
$49.99
Annual
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✓ New videos every month
✓ Exclusive job listings
✓ Discounts and early access to live events + longer courses
✓ Members-only events .
2 MONTHS FREE
Upcoming Classes
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Did you know that professional writers spend more time in meetings talking about writing than actually writing? At the core of every meeting is the same question: who are you and why do you want to create? In this class, you’ll learn how to tap into your creative superpower and share your artistic point of view with ease. With plenty of time devoted to live Q&A, you’ll leave class prepared to share your personal story with confidence.
In this session, you’ll learn:
How to talk about yourself and your writing with clarity and confidence
How to prepare for general meetings, staffing meetings, and casual industry conversations
Ways to articulate your voice, perspective, and career goals
How to manage nerves and stay present in the room
Taught by industry veteran, creativity coach, and Co-Executive Producer, Steve Harper (TRACKER, STARGIRL, GOD FRIENDED ME). Unlike other offerings, this class will not be recorded. Please join us live to learn.
$5 for ITC Premium Members. Join Now.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Steve Harper is a television writer and Co-Executive Producer whose credits include TRACKER (CBS), DC’s STARGIRL (CW), as well as episodes of GOD FRIENDED ME (CBS), TELL ME YOUR SECRETS (AMAZON), AMERICAN CRIME (ABC), and COVERT AFFAIRS (USA NETWORK). He was commissioned by The Juilliard School to write The Summer Issue, a short film that is entering festivals. His web series SEND ME earned a 2016 Emmy nomination for series lead Tracie Thoms. Through his company Your Creative Life, Steve has coached hundreds of writers in the U.S. and abroad. He regularly shares guidance on YouTube and social media, encouraging creatives to pursue sustainable, balanced careers. Steve is a graduate of Yale University, the A.R.T. Institute at Harvard, and the Juilliard Playwriting Program.
For security purposes, you will be sent webinar login 2-3 days before the class.
Want a seat at the center of a TV show? This class covers how to become a Showrunner’s Assistant, a coveted role that puts you closest to the creative process, the writers, and the decision-making behind the scenes.
Instructor Camila Quiñones (WESTWORLD, THE WITCHER, THIS IS US) break down the ins and outs of an ever changing job, including typical responsibilities (and the not so typical) that may arise, and tips to excel. She'll also highlight how to use skills acquired specifically as a showrunner's assistant to advance your career. Throughout the class as Camila digs deeper into how to be a showrunner's assistant, she'll also share personal anecdotes from the three very different assistant jobs she's held that will help paint a fuller picture of what the gig entails.
$5 for ITC Premium Members. Join Now.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Born in Columbus, OH to a pair of Puerto Ricans, Camila Quiñones is a writer, who uses genre as a vehicle to tell the stories of unapologetic women who boldly take up space wherever they go. She began her career at CAA, climbing her way out of the mailroom and into an MP Lit assistant role. Following her time at the agency, she worked as a showrunner's assistant on WESTWORLD (HBO) then assisted executive producer/writer/director Kay Oyegun (THIS IS US, NBC). Currently she assists Lauren Schmidt Hissrich (THE WITCHER, NETFLIX).
Most recently, Camila wrote, directed, and produced season two of her Star Wars narrative podcast, BEINGS OF THE GALAXY, which tells the stories of the everyday people in the Star Wars universe, now streaming on all available podcast networks.
For security purposes, you will be sent webinar login 2-3 days before the class.
An excellent logline can help sell your idea with ease, while a bad one can turn an intriguing premise into something boring. In this workshop, ITC Founder and CEO Rae Benjamin (THE WITCHER, BRIDGERTON) will explain the formula behind successful loglines, and how to synthesize a complex idea into a one-sentence summary. Rae will also explore how to use a logline as a diagnostic tool for to discover and remedy issues with their premise before you even start writing.
She’ll also offer personalized feedback on your logline, so you can leave the class with a clear and compelling summary of your script. This webinar is limited in capacity.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Rae Benjamin is the founder and CEO of In the Cut, an educational company that provides education and resources for Black creatives and other people of color interested in the entertainment industry. She is currently a co-producer on THE WITCHER (Netflix). Previously, she was an assistant shows like BRIDGERTON (Netflix) OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH (HBOMax). She is repped by UTA.
Virtual + Live Events
In the Cut produces honest, unfiltered events designed to spread knowledge and increase access to the entertainment industry for BIPOC creatives. Through webinars, writing courses, career and networking opportunities, we provide the necessary information to jumpstart your career. Enough secrecy. Enough misinformation.
Our classes are taught by BIPOC writers from shows like BRIDGERTON (Netflix), PARADISE (Hulu), ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (ABC) and more. We center BIPOC perspectives, but respectful students from all backgrounds are welcome to participate! As a Premium member, you’ll gain access to our webinars for just $5 (instead of $15).
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ITC classes are all taught by currently working creatives. Our past instructors include diverse writers and producers from hit shows like:
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (ABC)
A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBO)
TRACKER (CBS)
THE WITCHER (NETFLIX)
… AND MANY MORE
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Making the industry accessible to all is a core tenet of the ITC Community. Classes start at just $15.
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Unlike other writing class, all ITC webinars devote half of class time to Q&A. Why? Because we want to make sure you are getting the information you want. Our instructors are all BIPOC professionals and can culturally relevant questions from authentic experiences.
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ITC has amassed a library of over 70+ class recordings. Sign up for a free trial of ITC Premium to check out our past webinars and learn at your own pace, on your own time.
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