Want to write a movie that actually gets attention from producers, managers, and studios? Then structure is everything. In this course, award-winning screenwriter Jordan Imiola breaks down the proven story structures behind blockbuster films and teaches you exactly how to build a screenplay that stands out and sells.
With over 25 produced credits (check IMDb!), Jordan combines advice from professional screenwriters with step-by-step instruction so you can master structure, character arcs, and storytelling that works. No fluff. Just real screenwriting tools that work in Hollywood.
You'll study iconic films like Iron Man, Dodgeball, Home Alone, Jaws, The Hunger Games, and Die Hard to understand why they work—and how to use their techniques in your own screenplay.
🎬 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Master the 3-Act Structure used in every successful movie
📌 Craft compelling characters with clear goals, flaws, and arcs
🧠 Avoid writer’s block and stay inspired every step of the way
🕒 Set deadlines and stay accountable to finish your script
🛠️ Plot every scene like a pro and keep your audience engaged
🔍 Understand what makes a screenplay “sellable”
📣 Learn how to pitch your script to producers, managers & agents
📚 Avoid rookie mistakes and structure your story for success
🎓 Who’s Teaching You?
Jordan Imiola is a working screenwriter with 25+ produced credits on IMDb. He’s sold multiple screenplays, ghostwritten for production companies, and worked with studios like Fox, Disney, Netflix, HBO Max, and more. He also co-hosts the Deadline Junkies Screenwriting Podcast, where he interviews top screenwriters and showrunners every week.
🎯 By the end of this course, you’ll be able to complete a screenplay from start to finish, follow a story structure that works, and know how to get your screenplay read and bought!