You may want to be a TV writer, but do you know how a writer's room actually functions? This in-depth webinar will cover writer’s room hierarchy, finding jobs, the hiring process, how a story goes from a pitch to a script, and how to navigate the current landscape. With plenty of time devoted to Q&A this is a must for anyone hoping to work in television. Taught by ITC Founder and CEO, Rae Benjamin (THE WITCHER, BRIDGERTON).

Join us for an in-depth conversation and Q&A session with with Emmy-nominated writer and producer, Lauren Ashley Smith. Lauren served as the Head Writer and Co-Executive Producer for the first two seasons of A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO). As a comedian, Lauren has appeared on Netflix and Refinery29. Alongside her sisters, Smith currently co-hosts Smith Sisters Live, a weekly pop culture radio show on SiriusXM. She has an overall producing deal with CBS Studios

Thinking of writing, directing, and/or producing a short film? Join writer and director Caroline Renard (Best Comedic Short, Micheaux Film Festival) as she takes you through the short filmmaking process, from crafting a story, to pre-production, to entering the festival circuit and more. Learn essential information (and things you didn’t account for) to make your short film a successful calling card.

Before you start writing, it’s essential to have a strong outline. In this class you’ll learn how to expand your idea into a fully fledged story that is ready to go to script. Instructor Caroline Renard (SECRETS OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, Disney+) will cover conflict and character development, beat sheets, and outlines so that by the end of class, you’ll have a strong blueprint to start writing.

Learn how to craft hilarious sketches with a writer from the Emmy-nominated hit, A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBO). During this two-hour workshop, instructor Shenovia Large will teach writing exercises to explore different sketch formats, methods for idea generation, and explain how to turn ideas into sketches. Students will leave the class with an understanding of the hidden structure within successful comedy sketches.

Learn how a production company works with writers to develop and sell scripts, best practices for collaborating with executives, pitching tips and more with the SVP of Chernin Entertainment, the producers behind hits like P-VALLEY, HIDDEN FIGURES, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, and more Sharla has 15+ years of experience in film & television production.

Join Edson Jean, a SXSW Film Festival selected writer/director, and learn how to create a profitable film with a tiny budget.

Thinking of writing and producing a short film? Join Al Plancher (HBO Best Short Film Award) as he takes you through the short filmmaking process, from crafting a story, to securing financing, to entering the festival circuit andmore. Truly a must-watch class for filmmakers.

Join Emily Best, Founder and CEO of the #1 crowdfunding site for filmmakers, Seed and Spark. Learn the best practices to fund your project so that you can stop waiting for permission to create and build something on your own!

One of the most asked questions at In the Cut is: How exactly do I sell my script? Learn the process of pitching and developing a TV series with Selwyn Seyfu Hinds (WASHINGTON BLACK, THE TWILIGHT ZONE REBOOT), an award-winning screenwriter and producer with a proven track record of selling high-profile projects.

Interested in making your own content but not sure where to start? Maybe you’re an experienced independent content creator, but want to learn how to translate your experience into a writing position at a major network or studio. No matter your situation, ITC's DIY Content Creation class will teach you how to successfully produce  and distribute your own content and jumpstart your career. Taught by Jeanine Daniels.

Danielle is an experienced and thoughtful exectuive. As the former senior vice president at Courtney Kemp’s podcution company, Danielle servesas an executive producer on all spinoffs of the Starz hit, POWER. In thisintimate conversation, you’ll learn how a project goes from idea to screen, with insider tips on pitching and selling. With plenty of time devoted to Q&A, this class is a must for anyone hoping to gain insight on the business side of TV and film writing.

Whether you’re writing a sitcom, dramedy, or a feature, you'll learn how to infuse wit and timing into your pages. From character quirks to the art of comedic pacing, instructor Rickey Larke (BLACK-ISH, KENAN & MORE) will teach techniques to help you craft excellent dialogue that lands every time. Perfect for screenwriters looking to elevate their comedy game and create characters audiences won’t forget.

In this 2-hour webinar, Brittany Miller (BLINDSPOTTING, ARCHER, WOKE) will teach you various tools and techniques to write a great comedy pilot. Learn how to craft memorable jokes, implement solid story structure, design effective scenes, and more. With plenty of time devoted to Q&A, you'll leave this class feeling prepared to tackle your next comedy pilot script.

In this 2-hour webinar, Rae Benjamin (THE WITCHER, BRIDGERTON) will teach you various tools and techniques to write a strong drama pilot. Learn how to craft a complex protagonist, implement solid story structure, design effective scenes, and more. With plenty of time devoted to Q&A, you'll leave this class feeling prepared to tackle your next drama pilot script.

In this class, you’ll learn how to tap into the resources of your city’s creative community . Whether your goal is to produce live shows or filmed content, you can make genuine friends by expanding your network of peers and helping one another accomplish your creative goals together. You don’t need permission from a big studio or network to make what you want. “Someday” can be any day. Taught by Amanda Layne Miller (THE MORNING SHOW, WOKE).

When your full-time job is not writing (yet), it can be difficult to set aside time to complete a script. Taught by former barista Kelsea Mayfield, you’ll learn specific techniques to set realistic goals outside of the “write every day” mantra that can be unattainable for many. This class is a must for anyone with a busy schedule that finds it hard to manage a writing timeline.

You may want to write for television, but do you know how a writers’ room actually functions? In this class instructor Joya McCrory (ABBOTT ELEMENTARY) will teach you how writers pitch and break episodes, work together to rewrite scripts and more. You’ll also gain an inside look at theproduction process and how an episode goes from script to screen.

Being a professional writer is not just about what you create on the page, it’s about how you represent yourself. In this class, we’ll go over the different types of meetings including generals, staffingconversations, meetings with potential reps and pitch meetings so that you can gain the skills and techniques to ace each one. With plenty of time devoted to Q&A, this class is a must for anyone hoping to gain insight on the business side of TV and film writing.

Elevate your script with dynamic, multi-dimensional charactersthat are fresh and truly stand out. During this course, we’ll dive deep into the well of character development by studying craft and dissecting characters from award-winning movies and shows to achieve a greater understanding of the nuance and specificityrequired to sell a project or staff on a show.

Join Minorities and Film, and In The Cut’s Founder, Rae Benjamin for a workshop on developing a strong creative voice. In this webinar, Rae shares her personal journey from Writer's Assistant to Staff Writer and delves into the key essentials every screenwriter must understand about tone and identity, finding representation, and entry-level jobs.

Learn about animation writing from Lauren Glover, Sundance Lab Fellowship winner and writer's assistant FAIRFAX (Amazon Prime). Lauren gives an in-depth presentation, highlighting the differences between writing for live action and animation. Matt Hausfater, the co-creator and showrunner of Fairfax joins Lauren for Q&A portion. if you're interested in adult animation or comedy in general, this is a webinar you don't want to miss!​​​​​​​

Interested in screenwriting, but not living in LA... or America at all? Join Joy C. Mitchell (Bridgerton, Deutschland86 ) as she explains how to break into the TV writing industry from a different perspective!

In this webinar Joy will discuss: moving from LA to Berlin, applying for a Visa, the difference between US and European writer's rooms, signing with an agency, booking jobs , and much more!

A strong writing sample is essential to landing work as television writer. But where to begin? We’ve received numerous questions about what a writing sample should be: spec, or original pilot? Screenplay or another art form, like a stage play, short story? How many samples should you have? In this class, we’ll explain how to craft an excellent writing sample to attract attention from showrunners, producers, agents, and managers.

You may want to be a writer, but do you know how a writer's room actually functions? In this class, screenwriter, Jade Branion will teach you the inner workings of the room. Learn how a story goes from initial pitches, to whiteboards, to outline, and finally to script. This in-depth course will provide you with the resources and knowledge to succeed as a TV writer.

You may want to be a writer, but do you know how a writer's room actually functions? In this class, screenwriter, Racquel Baker will teach you the inner workings of the room. Learn how a story goes from initial pitches, to whiteboards, to outline, and finally to script. This in-depth webinar will provide you with the resources and knowledge to succeed as a TV writer.