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Syllabus

Patrick A. Horton / Mastering The Power of Story *

Redefining Story, Craft, Collaboration, and Success
In the Emerging Media & Brave New World

* Formerly The Story Coach - Practical Magic

 

One Day Workshop / Seminar

MORNING SESSION

Introduction:
A Brave New World

Telling Stories - Selling Lies:
Truth (& lies) About Success in Hollywood

BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) First Principles
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Why Projects Fail
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Redefining the Game

Before We Begin:
The Medium is the Messenger

BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) The Call to Story
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Discovering the Zone
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) A Preview to Possibility

What EVERYONE Should Know:
The Litmus Tests Of Story

BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Welcome to the Sandbox
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Cutting the Gordian Knot
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) The Storyteller's Mantra

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AFTERNOON SESSION

Beginning at the Beginning:
Act 0 & The Power of Under-Structure:

BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Character
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Context
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Challenge
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Change
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Conflict
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Confrontation
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Crisis
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Choice

New Worlds in Nine Acts:
The Story of Transformation 
& Transformation of Story

BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Creating An Image
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Establishing The Universe
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Stuff Happens
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Beyond The Comfort Zone
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) When All Else Fails
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Transformation Please

Act 0 Revisited:
Characters With Voices -
Characters Who Write Themselves

BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) A Curse On Heroes & Archetypes
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Opportunists & Opposers
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Colleagues & Collaborators
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Confounders & Contagonists
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Variants & Reverberants

 

Optional 2nd Day of Practicum and Play

MORNING SESSION

Before We Begin (again):
Recap &
Preview

BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) First Principles Revisited
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) The Call To Story Revisited
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Discovering The 'Zone' & Beyond

And Then There Was Life:
Mapping Your Mind - Mining For Gold

BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Through Lines & Intertwines
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Sculpting For Fun & Profit
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) God Is In The Details

Practical Magic At Play (Part One):
Applications In Alternate Arenas

BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Film & Fiction
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Documentaries & Nonfiction
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Reality Programming & Journalism
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Live Presentations & Facilitation
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Corporate / Staff / Market Development

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AFTERNOON SESSION

Practical Magic At Play (Part Two):
Hands On Applications For Specific Needs

BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Actors
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Agents & Managers
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Directors & Producers
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Studios & Networks
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Documentaries & Social Entrepreneurs
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Corporate Executives / Trainers / HR

Completing The Circle:
Packaging The Promotion - Promoting The Package

BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Engaging Your Audience
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Taking Your Audience for the Ride
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Leaving Your Audience Wanting More

Optional Guest Presenters/Panelist:
The Art of the Business & The Business of the Art

BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) The Role of Producer, Director, Financier
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Creating a Business Plan and Company
BD14870_.GIF (420 bytes) Legal Aspects of Writing and the Media

These practicum topics & hands on applications will vary according to audience make up and needs.

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