Screenwriting: Stories on Grief and Memory
In this intimate lecture and writing workshop we will review screenwriting and storytelling principles around plot, character and the unexpected circumstances of grief.
Please join us in person at NOVAC on Sunday August 11th from 12-3 PM for "Screenwriting: Stories on Grief and Memory" with Justice Singleton
In this intimate lecture and writing workshop we will review screenwriting and storytelling principles around plot, character and the unexpected circumstances of grief. Where we will explore stages of grief and memories can create a narrative lens to make peace with our loss.
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In the workshop we will cover:
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Discussion on loss, death, and grief in film history.
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Practice writing through scenes of memory and loss.
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Create your own grief guide through story and memory using words, pictures, and the imagination.
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A communal writing session and workshop
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Sermon on how death in the industry and how to create a new narrative through loss.
Instructor(s)
Screenwriting Instructor
Justice Singleton
Justice Singleton (pronouns he/him ) is a black trans educator, screenwriter, director, actor, poet, stand-up comedian and drag burlesque artist who lives in New Orleans. Originally from Los Angeles, Justice was Inspired by his spiritual faith to create a meditative writers’ program called Justify Writers Room. The workshops enlists BIPOC creators to build community and dismantle “writer’s block”, inspire radical education and systemic storytelling. In addition to working as a television and film imagineer, Justice performs stand-up comedy and co-stars in a podcast called Imposter Syndrome Survivor’s Club with Amelian Kashiro Hamilton. The podcast is spiritual audio exploring “Imposter Syndrome” within the creative industry. Currently, Justice Singleton spends time writing television, teaching workshops, producing and performing in New Orleans.
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