Screenwriting Workshop
Conducted at IACG Multimedia College | Mentored by Dhatchayani Sistla
Turning Ideas into Cinematic Stories
The Screenwriting Workshop guided students through the storytelling principles used by professional screenwriters around the world. Across three structured stages, participants learned how to build a story from the ground up—from shaping characters and plot to formatting scenes in industry-standard screenplay style.
Through analysis, hands-on writing, and practical software training, students discovered how to turn ideas into cinematic stories.
Workshop Overview
Key Concepts Covered
Part 1: Story Foundations
Students explored core building blocks: Genre (tone & audience appeal), Loglines (one-sentence pitches), Characters (goals, motivations, flaws, arcs), Hero's Journey (classic 12-step model), and Analysis (breaking down professional screenplays). .
Part 2: Conflict & Story Mechanics
This segment focused on creating tension and narrative cohesion through Treatment Writing, Conflict Dynamics (power shifts & tension), Stakes (risk & urgency), Cause & Effect (logical scene connections), and Integration (weaving elements into smooth flow)
Part 3: Practical Screenplay Writing
Part 3: Practical Screenplay Writing Students transitioned to actual scriptwriting using CELTX Software for industry-standard formatting, crafting the First 10 Pages (hook, hero, world, inciting incident), understanding Scene Purpose (goal, conflict, outcome), and applying Professional Formatting rules.
- Format scripts professionally using CELTX
- Develop strong story concepts and characters
- Create tension, momentum, and emotional stakes
- Structure plots using proven narrative frameworks
- Write scenes with clarity, purpose, and cinematic flow
- Begin drafting complete screenplays with confidence
Key Student Learnings
Workshop Gallery
About the Mentors
Dhatchayani Sistla
A professional screenwriter and storytelling educator with extensive experience in crafting compelling cinematic narratives. Dhatchayani specializes in teaching story structure, character development, and industry-standard screenplay formatting. Her expertise in the Hero's Journey, conflict dynamics, and CELTX software empowers students to transform their creative ideas into professionally formatted scripts ready for the screen.
Why This Workshop Mattered
Professional Story Structure
Cinematic Writing Skills
Industry-Standard Formatting