Screenwriting & Storytelling Blueprint: Hero's Two Journeys (Udemy.com)
Filmmaking is all about storytelling. Screenwriting experts Michael Hauge & Chris Vogler teach this game changing class.
Created by: IFH Courses
Last updated August 2021
What you will learn
- Master the essential elements of story for film, television and fiction
- Unite the outer journey of PLOT with the inner journey of TRANSFORMATION
- Achieve the single ESSENTIAL goal of all storytelling
- Guarantee both commercial AND artistic success
- Maximize the emotional involvement of your audiences and readers
- Employ the key principles of the Hero's Journey
- Identify the 5 essential turning points for any screenplay or novel
- Create 3-dimensional characters using wound, belief, fear, identity and essence
- Harness the power of the 7 mythical archetypes.
- Recognize the Hero's Two Journeys in successful films and fiction
- Define your own HERO'S JOURNEYS
How it compares
Against the other 503 rated Udemy courses in Teaching & Academics on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 58% of them
- Reviews2,660#64 of 504 by number of reviews
- Length8.1 hourslonger than 80% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2021earlier than 66% of them
Course Description
Experience two of Hollywood’s most sought-after story experts, authors and lecturers with Screenwriting and Story Secrets: The Hero’s Two Journeys.
If you’re a screenwriter, novelist, filmmaker, game developer or storyteller in any arena, this course will empower you to captivate your readers and audiences to achieve both artistic AND commercial success.
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In more than 4½ hours of lecture, discussion and Q&A, Michael Hauge, author of Writing Screenplays That Sell and Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds: The Guaranteed Way to Get Your Screenplay or Novel Read; and Christopher Vogler, story analyst and author of The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure For Writers, unite to reveal the essential principles of plot structure, character arc, myth and transformation.
If you want to elevate your scripts and stories – AND your career -- to the highest possible level, this class is a must.
They DON'T teach you this in Film School!
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Here is what two top screenwriting teachers say about the course…
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see two of Hollywood’s finest and smartest teachers combine their masterful approach to plot, character and commercial success.” - Rich KrevolinScreenwriting Professor at USC; Author of Screenwriting From the Soul and How to Adapt Anything into a Screenplay
“Wow! Michael Hauge and Christopher Vogler ignite the room. I’ve been a pro for nearly 20 years, and in one day this double-barreled seminar made me a better screenwriter.” - Eric Edson, Director of Graduate Screenwriting at Cal State University Northridge; Author of The Story Solution: 23 Steps All Great Heroes Must Take
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Some of Chris Volger's clients are:
Paramount Pictures - THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, BEOWULF
Roland Emmerich - 10,000 B.C.
Will Smith - I AM LEGEND, HANCOCK
Helen Hunt - THEN SHE FOUND ME
Darren Aronofsky - THE WRESTLER
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Here what people are saying about Michael Hauge:
“No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story.” - Will Smith
“I met Michael through Will Smith, who brought him in as a consultant when we were developing The Karate Kid for me to direct. I have asked for his input and guidance on every project I’ve done since." - Harald Zwart Director: The Karate Kid; Agent Cody Banks
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Michael and Chris will discuss:
The Hero's Outer Journey: They explain the important structural principles that move any successful plot forward.
The Hero's Inner Journey: The deeper aspects that form the heart of the story. The Hero’s self is experienced or revealed.
And as a BONUS you get: The Journeys of Erin Brockovich
Michael and Chris an in-depth breakdown the Oscar® Winning Film "Erin Brockovich." They show you The Hero’s Two Journeys in action.
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Here's what you will learn from Screenwriting and Story Secrets: Understanding The Hero’s Two Journeys
Master the essential elements of story for film, television and fiction
Unite the outer journey of PLOT with the inner journey of TRANSFORMATION
Achieve the single ESSENTIAL goal of all storytelling
Guarantee both commercial AND artistic success
Maximize the emotional involvement of your audiences and readers
Employ the key principles of the Hero's Journey
Identify the 5 essential turning points for any screenplay or novel
Create 3-dimensional characters using wound, belief, fear, identity and essence
Harness the power of the 7 mythical archetypes.
Recognize the Hero's Two Journeys in successful films and fiction
Define your own HERO'S JOURNEYS
...and much more.
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Who is Alex Ferrari? As the founder of Indie Film Hustle it's Alex goal to bring the best information and education he can to indie filmmakers, screenwriter, storytellers and entrepreneurs.
When the opportunity to work with two story and screenwriting legends like Michael Hauge and Chris Volger and present their work to the Udemy community he jumped at the chance.
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Important information before you enroll:
In case you find the course useless, don't forget you are covered by a 30 day money back guarantee, full refund, no questions asked!
Once enrolled, you have unlimited, lifetime access to the course!
You will have instant and free access to any updates we'll add to the course.
I will give you my full support regarding any issues or suggestions related to the course.
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Enroll NOW and take your writing and storytelling to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL! Let's get started!
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
2,660 Reviews
IFH Courses
IFH Courses is a creator, publisher and distributor of high-quality online courses covering all avenues of the filmmaking, screenwriting, post-production, and social media/marketing crafts. Think of it as the ultimate online film school. We bring together industry-leading experts from all disciplines so you can learn from the best. Filmmakers, Screenwriters & Content Creators are our passion!
Our expert instructors will teach you skills that will have an immediate positive impact on your career or business.
You'll find his approach to our courses a bit raw and real. That's because I care about my students, fellow artists, and filmmakers. He has seen and personally made many missteps over the years and he wants to help you avoid making the same costly mistakes. The industry is abusive to the newcomer and he hopes Indie Film Hustle can help you navigate the shark-infested waters of the film industry.
We also are the founder of Bulletproof Screenwriting, Filmtrepreneur, IFH Academy, and Indie Film Hustle TV, the world's first streaming service dedicated to filmmakers, screenwriters, and content creators. Think Netflix for Filmmakers.
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Reviews
By Duncan Woodhouse on 6/28/2024
A good course which covers Chris Vogler's and Michael Hauge's structures for successful screenwriting. When I first discovered Chris Vogler's work it was a real revelation, you have to understand the structure and language of film before you do the same. A slight caveat most of the videos are from a DVD shot some 20 years ago. It doesn’t detract from the power of the material, but you may wonder why the quality of the video is not so good (VHS days). Some of the material is out on YT but not the whole DVD. There is also some good bonus material at the end which I pulled some really good nuggets of information out of, to continue my screenplay.
By Jose Alberto Luck Bueno on 2/28/2024
Mike Hauge and Chris Vogler are such wonderful facilitators! Thanks for having set up this marvelous course and made it available. I recommend this course to every storyteller interested about their craft and professional development. I was very inspired after Chris explained the importance of the storyteller in our world. A magical course. Thanks! Alberto Luck from Mexico.
By Madhav K on 6/15/2023
A Bible for those looking to understand the building blocks of a good story and how to harness them for great storytelling. Though I could vaguely sense some pattern and structure underlying movies, I could never quite put a finger on them. That is, until I chanced upon this course by the legends of storytelling. I feel so much more richer and enlightened grasping the broad contours of storytelling. A handy material for any modern professional, given how central storytelling is in today's business landscape.
By Frank Feliciano on 5/28/2022
Very interesting and useful course. Be advised that it is not so much a course as it is a taped seminar with a few bonus podcast interviews conducted by an interviewer who would be well served to talk less. This makes it no less valuable as the speakers have a wealth of knowledge to share from their own considerable experience. I'm glad I found this.
By Ruggero Sebastiano Calabretta on 2/2/2021
Il corso contiene del buon materiale. Peccato che sia tratto da un vecchio seminario registrato e distribuito in DVD. Buono averne una versione per Udemy, ma mi aspettavo qualcosa di dedicato alla piattaforma. Buono che si diano i PDF, superflue le due interviste alla fine che ripetono soltanto concetti largamente spiegati nelle lezioni precedenti.
By Jwann Layton on 11/8/2020
Great information and well explained. My expectations have been exceeded.
By Troy Brown on 10/10/2020
I had a course similar to this in college while studying animation; this was the timeless information that I currently need - years later!
By Namira Rasman on 9/26/2020
Very insightful for someone who is not in film/script writing. Learning a lot. And taking the points that can be useful to be incorporated into other arts.
By Barry Nguyen on 9/25/2020
It's simply amazing! I know that the video quality might not be great and the lessons might feel stretched out, but that still doesn't hinder any learning experience I got to sit through the whole time. Overall, I believe this course to be worthwhile for those who already got the basics of screenwriting but wanted better understanding on writing characters and stories driven by those characters.
By Anisha Reddy on 9/22/2020
It was a wonderful experience.
By Lucy Marshall on 9/12/2020
I think it'll be a good match for me
By Troy Stark on 9/5/2020
An awesome refresher on screenwriting. Loads of great references to excellent films and great screenwriting books. I
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