A new masterclass by Comedy Script Supervision veteran and Comedy Screenwriter Daniela Saioni on the specificities involved with bringing comedy feature films & TV series to life from the Script Supervisor's perspective.
The first iteration of this masterclass was delivered live and now available to view on demand.
Please note: this course will NOT include live-to-tape sitcom techniques, which are shows shot in front of a live studio audience.
TRAINING OVERVIEW
This talk includes...
Comedy script timing secrets
Working in comedy script workshopping sessions during prep
Understanding improv and comedy actor and director mindsets
Real life stories of the good, the bad and the ugly from Daniela's career in comedy
What you should know about comedy coverage
Dealing with alts and improv
Preparing the comedy as-read script
The truth about comedy editing
Comedy writing concepts you should be aware of.. and more!
PLEASE NOTE: you can purchase this course individually, or it also comes free as one of the many Bonus classes in my internationally-acclaimed professional training program for Script Supervisors, THE DIRECTOR WHISPERER TRAINING PROGRAM. If you are a Script Supervisor with zero to ten years of experience, you might be a great fit for my program. Here is the link with more information: https://comedywriting.samcart.com/products/director-whisperer/
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR....
Daniela Saioni has been script supervising for 32 years internationally with A-list directors including Paul Feig, Mimi Leder, Bruce Beresford, Greg Daniels, Davis Guggenheim, David F. Sandberg and has also supported many first-time directors. She is mainly known as a comedy script supervisor for film & TV (Shazam!, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Three to Tango,The Boondock Saints, Suits, People of Earth, Work It).
She is also a character actress, former stand-up comic and multi-awardwinning comedy screenwriter who brings that knowledge into her work as a creative coach. She has taught for various notable film organizations for over 27 years and led numerous script supervisors and comedy screenwriters in 23 countries to six-figure careers.
What Daniela's Students are Saying...
Your class gave me the confidence boost I needed and really made me see our world thru the eyes of the director. Just wanted to thank you and tell you that I got my own show as Main Unit Script Supervisor on The Chi.
Marianna Harrison (Chicago, US)
Script Supervisor
“[on AM I COVERED?] This is my third time taking a workshop with Daniela, which I have greatly enjoyed. I find her workshops are well researched, informative and inspirational. I always come away from them with more insight both into the creative process of filmmaking, as well as into myself."
Virgina Abramovitch (Toronto, Canada)
Feature Filmmaker & TV Director
Daniela's devotion and generosity to her students and teaching continue far beyond the last day of class. Daniela remains available and responsive to any questions and conerns we have as we move towards building our careers. Additionally, she welcomes us into a community of our peers, encouraging us to keep learning and growing together.
Julie S. (Montreal, Canada)
Script Supervisor
Daniela's courses set me on the path of exploring my comedic voice in both series and feature writing. She is fabulously entertaining and a deft award winning screenwriter. She works with our industry's finest and teaches what she knows from an insiders perspective. If you're looking to hone your craft, find your voice, or explore comedy writing as a professional, Daniela Saioni is the real deal.
Leslie Ann Coles (Toronto, Canada)
Filmmaker, Quarterfinalist PAGE Int'l 2020 and ScreenCraft Drama 2020
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