Join Our Film Screenwriting Workshop: Enhance Your Script Skills!

Join Our Film Screenwriting Workshop!

The Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO) is thrilled to announce a two-day Film Screenwriting Workshop focused on the development of exceptional film projects. To be held on October 6-7, 2025, this workshop aims to provide invaluable insights and practical skills for film producers, screenwriters, and production staff.

Workshop Overview

Participants are encouraged to submit their original film project proposals ahead of the event. Note that if the number of applicants exceeds the limit, selection will occur.

Objectives

1. Understand the critical role of screenwriting in filmmaking.
2. Learn how to transform a core film concept into a compelling screenplay.

Themes

- Participants will refine their original film project proposals submitted in advance.
- Strategies for crafting an engaging story from concept to script.
- Techniques for improving project proposals to prepare them for screenwriting.

Curriculum Highlights

- Each participant must submit an A4-sized document (one page) containing their original film project proposal. The length should be around 1,000 characters, including details about the project's intention and synopsis.
- Receive guidance on your proposal from instructor Masato Kato.
- Attend lectures on motifs and brainstorming as well as themes and loglines.
- Participate in group discussions to enhance all project proposals.

Please Note: Curriculum content is subject to change. A networking event is scheduled for the second day after the conclusion of the workshop, allowing participants to socialize with the instructor and fellow attendees. Participation is optional but encouraged!

Event Logistics

- Dates: October 6-7, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Registration begins at 9:30 AM with breaks as needed)
- Location: VIPO Hall, 2F Higashi-Geki Building, 4-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Fee: 20,000 JPY (including tax)
- Target Audience: Open to screenwriters, film producers, film staff, and aspiring industry professionals
- Capacity: 12 participants (pre-registration required with project proposal selection)
- Registration Deadline: September 16, 2025, at noon

To apply, please visit the link provided to fill out the application form, where you will need to include your original film project proposal. There are no genre restrictions. Successful applicants will be notified by September 24, 2025, with further details on the course and payment methods. Apply Here

About the Instructor

Masato Kato is a distinguished screenwriter known for his engaging body of work, including films like:

- “Yuki ni Negau Koto” (2006) - Winner of the Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix at the 18th Tokyo International Film Festival.
- “Climbers High” (2008) - Winner of the Excellent Screenplay at the 32nd Japan Academy Awards.
- “Kokou no Mesu” (2010) and many more recent titles such as “Nagi-machi” (2019) and “Love No Komuragaeri” (2023).

About VIPO Film Lab

The VIPO Film Lab offers training programs and workshops for aspiring producers, directors, and screenwriters with a global perspective, enabling them to excel in domestic and international markets. More information can be found at VIPO Film Lab.