The film school class that takes you from first idea to final page—no tuition required!

Award-winning screenwriter and legendary UCLA and Loyola Marymount professor Paul Chitlik has taught thousands of students how to write their first script—and now he's here to teach you.

The Screenwriting Sensei recreates the classroom experience at a top film school, guiding you through each phase of the writing process with clear lessons and practical assignments.

Whether you're starting with a rough idea or polishing your final draft, this book gives you the tools, structure, and motivation to take your screenplay from concept to completion—just like you would in a university setting, but without the student loans.