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"Robert McKee is the
man. His diagram for writing a screenplay is just so perfect.
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Award-winning Actor, Writer,
Producer
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SHAUN OF THE DEAD
THE WORLD'S END
HOT FUZZ
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Live Online: April 29 - May 1
On Demand: Until June 30
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The dramatist fundamentally respects and admires
humanity, telling stories that in essence say: “under
the worst of circumstances, human beings are magnificent creatures.”
The comedy writer, on the other hand, says: “under
the best of circumstances, human beings will find some way to screw
up.”
In his upcoming Comedy Webinar Series,
Robert McKee teaches the storytelling principles that set comedy
apart from other genres, the elements of joke design, how to
structure a comic story, protagonist and cast design, and much more.
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If you can’t join us live, you can catch up at your
convenience. Recordings are made available within 24 hours of the
conclusion of each event, and can be viewed as many times as you like
within the access period. Recordings will be available through June
30, 2025.
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Those who have previously attended McKee's Comedy
seminar online or in person can take advantage of a significant
discount when repeating the course. Contact us for details.
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McKee kicks off his new series with a history
of comedy and why it remains a key pillar of
storytelling. The deep dive continues with an analysis of the comic
character, what it is that sets comedy
cast design apart from other genres, before finishing
by answering the core question every writer, both aspiring and
veteran, must ask themselves: What is comedy?
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Part 2 of McKee’s masterclass delves into four
key comedy conventions, the various subgenres
available to the comic writer, and how to mix
or merge comedy with other genres to create something
truly unique. He concludes the session by analyzing what
makes audiences laugh, and the key to understanding joke
structure.
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In the final lecture of the Spring Genre Festival,
McKee continues where he left off by delivering a deep dive on creating
jokes that work, why timing is
critical for comedy writers, and how to maximize
laughter. He concludes the series with an exploration
of comic techniques.
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What McKee's Students are
Saying
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"A big thank you for the wonderful, inspirational
teachings from Robert! I‘m so glad to be part of this, and taking so
many new thoughts and ideas from it for my own writing!"
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"I’m so enjoying these sessions! Robert McKee is
a master describing and sharing his knowledge of story. I am writing
more and loving it more."
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"It is an incredible privilege to have access to
this level of learning. Thank you for creating a space that is so
accessible and to Robert for sharing his gifts so deeply."
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