Break free from formulaic character development and discover how to write people, not profiles.
Date: March 29th
Time: 19:30
Room: Streamed online only
Want to know why some characters feel alive while others remain stubbornly two-dimensional? Join award-winning screenwriter and renowned UCLA instructor Corey Mandell for an illuminating deep dive into the art of character creation that goes beyond standard character bios and questionnaires.
Drawing from his groundbreaking Creative Integration methodology – which has helped launch writers onto shows like “Stranger Things,” “Ted Lasso,” and “Succession” – Corey will demonstrate powerful techniques for creating characters that capture industry attention and audience imagination.
This hands-on workshop will show you how to:
- Access your intuitive understanding of human behavior to create authentic characters
- Break free from conventional character development “rules” that often lead to cliché
- Develop distinctive voices that make characters instantly recognizable
- Create complex character dynamics that drive compelling narratives
- Build layered personalities that feel real rather than constructed
- Transform abstract character traits into concrete, memorable behaviors
- Harness contradiction and inconsistency to make characters more believable
This isn’t about filling out character worksheets – it’s about understanding how to create people who feel genuine enough to walk off the page.
Corey’s approach has helped countless writers elevate their work from good to unforgettable. Whether you’re crafting your first screenplay or looking to bring new depth to your existing characters, this session will give you practical tools to create characters that readers can’t forget.
