The first session of our new Cinema Masterclass series brings together French and American film professionals to share their experience and insights into the craft of filmmaking.
Our inaugural masterclass, “Screenwriting: French vs. American — Two Systems, One Craft,” features French screenwriter and series creator Emmanuelle Rey-Magnan and Franco-American television writer Leah Sarbib.
Presented by Stéphanie Valloatto, this masterclass will explore the craft and realities of television screenwriting on both sides of the Atlantic, from the first idea to the finished script. Drawing on their firsthand experience in the French and American television industries, Emmanuelle and Leah will discuss the differences between the two models, from the role and status of the writer to the development process, writers’ rooms and showrunners.
They will also share practical insights into building characters, structuring stories, writing dialogue, handling feedback and rewrites, and navigating a career in the industry.
This masterclass is presented with the support of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs through its Support for French Associations Abroad (STAFE) program, and in partnership with the Lycée Français de New York.
