Masterclasses
My modules are tailored to individual or groups requirements at basic or advanced levels. I offer four types of classes.
Building Blocks of Story
This class covers
Elements of a good story
Character development
Story as a psychological journey
Scene construction and beats
Antagonist and stakes
Subtext and dialogue
Feature Film
This class covers
The “hero’s journey”
Three act film structure
Breaking down story beats
Designing a story world
Designing set-ups and pay-offs
Writing a strong film ending
Writing for Television
This class covers
Story and arc structures across scenes, acts, episodes, and seasons
Development of a multi-season “story engine”
Genre-specific writing for drama and comedy
Best practices for creating pitch documents and series bibles
Project Workshop
A supplementary class designed to review a project within the context of the main class teachings. For example, if the team has a series bible or feature script already in the works.
The focus is on assessing the project’s strengths, weaknesses, and outline the next steps within the context of guidelines provided by a commissioning entity.
By workshopping an existing project, this class gives writers and producers a practical understanding of the development process and empowers them to assess their own work.
Script Consulting
An effective script consultant works with you to find the best way to tell the story you want to tell.
For individuals seeking professional guidance in development or feedback on their scripts, I bring an understanding of narrative structure, character development and storytelling techniques.
Testimonials
“Ayesha is my go-to script consultant! She has a great eye for detail, and is very helpful in pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of a script. Her feedback was invaluable in helping me refine my screenplay. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for assistance with their writing.”
– Shreyom Ghosh
Writer & Director, Tasia Films
“I’d been stuck on a passion project I just couldn’t crack, so I brought the script to Ayesha Ninan for her creative consultation and feedback – and I’m so glad I did! Her mastery of the screenplay form is clear and her feedback was empowering and easy to implement, giving me the fresh take and new approach I needed to take my pilot script to the next level. I recommend her services to writers at any level – a new writer just getting into screenwriting, or a professional who’s stuck and needs fresh eyes.”
– Mike Butler
Screenwriter
“It would be an understatement to say I enjoyed the masterclass. Development and writing are intense coursework to sit through but Ayesha’s design of the masterclass made the process easy to understand and make sense of. The material also stayed with me for a long while after so it was definitely memorable. She threw in really fun exercises to break down complex concepts so there wasn’t a dull moment throughout -while the story structures, techniques came through simply and clearly.”
– Pooja Mohite
Producer, The Storiculture Company
Ayesha had created an inclusive and engaging set of sessions that catered to everyone from beginners to seasoned writers.
Ayesha’s expertise and approachable teaching style stood out. She took us through the intricacies of storytelling for TV and feature films with clarity and relatable examples. The hands-on nature of the class, including discussions and practical exercises, made the learning experience immensely valuable for all our writers. Ayesha’s feedback was not only constructive but also inspiring; fostering a sense of creative confidence.
The masterclasses covered a wide range of topics, from character development, to story structure, to pitching ideas, providing insights into both the art and the industry. By the end, it was incredible to see the progress each of our writers had made. We can see a clear improvement in their thought process and writing style since their classes with Ayesha. Her masterclass is a must for anyone aspiring to write for TV and movies; her guidance, passion, and teaching prowess make it an unforgettable and impactful experience, no matter what level of writer you currently are.
– Arjun Chatterjee
Producer & Director, Big 3 Productions
I wholeheartedly recommend Ayesha Ninan as a script consultant. She is not only patient and kind but also possesses an international experience and outlook, which is reflected in her profound understanding of cinema from arthouse to blockbuster. Her diverse background and extensive knowledge have been invaluable in providing me with well-rounded feedback on my scripts. Thanks to her guidance, my work earned a spot at the prestigious UGC Series Mania Writer’s Campus.
– Jeff Wong
Screenwriter
“I worked with Ayesha in the capacity of a development consultant & mentor for 2 projects, a web series and a feature length film, that were part of a 7-month long development program. Her approach for each project was tailored not only to the needs of the story but the style and vision of the writers as well. Ayesha is very precise and detailed about structuring the entire development process from start to finish. Ayesha’s feedback sessions, written notes and screenwriting resources are impeccable and always oriented towards solving problems and helping the writers and producers gain perspective on the overall narrative and enable the development process to move forward.”
– Sruti Lodha
Producer, Creator[rooms]
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