Hollywood Opens Its Doors to Writers in Lambertville

Kensho Studios Continues to Inspire Through Creative Screenwriting Workshops

Lambertville, NJ – April 22, 2010: Spring and summer screenwriting sessions will begin at Kensho Studios (www.mykensho.com) located in Canal Studios in Lambertville, NJ. Sessions are geared for both teenagers and adults that aspire to learn the creative art and craft of screenwriting for cartoons, video games, television and films. All workshops are $325 per person with the first two sessions acting as “trial” classes. Sign up today and find excitement in creative writing!

Spring Sessions:

May 18 – June 22 (Tuesday evenings) Youth Workshop (14-18 yrs): 4:30PM – 6:30PM | Adult Workshop (16 & up): 6:30PM – 8:30PM

May 20 - June 24 (Thursday evenings) Adult Workshop (16 & up): 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Summer Sessions:

June 29 - August 10 (Tuesday evenings) Adult Workshop (16 & up): 6:30PM - 8:30PM

July 1 - August 12 (Thursday evenings) Adult Workshop (16 & up): 6:30PM - 8:30PM

In the ever-growing world of social networking - from texting to Twitter to status updates - young people are increasingly relying on “short-hand” methods of communication. This places a student’s communication skills and personal development at risk, a rising concern among many parents these days. Kensho workshops use the screenwriting medium as a phenomenal learning arena for writers of all ages. Screenwriting is a relatively short form of writing, fast-paced, with an equal balance of description, character development, and dialogue. For students, Kensho workshops focus on strengthening overall writing skills, an essential element in preparing for application essays, SAT testing, and college classes. Additionally, adult writers are inspired to challenge themselves to higher levels of the craft by setting and meeting specific weekly goals. All workshops encourage and foster public speaking, confidence building, and sharing of ideas and suggestions.

Paul Smith, instructor and owner of Kensho states, “Our workshops give students the opportunity to connect with their inner self, explore their ‘right brain’ and attempt something that they may have always wanted to do -- write that movie, video game or cartoon. We help young students in developing an appreciation for the art of writing, which to some can be a challenge. We make writing fun! Plus we introduce students to the process and fundamentals of screenwriting. Everything you see on the screen begins with the script. Not only is Kensho a great place to develop one’s writing skills, it’s a terrific starting point for aspiring filmmakers of all ages”, adds Paul. Paul Smith is a writer and the owner of Kensho. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film Production and Screenwriting from Ithaca College. He has written over 15 screenplays with some either sold or optioned. He is the co-writer for the feature film script, DR. SHROUD, a long running animated series, and is currently working on eight new episodes of DR. SHROUD for a pitch to Adult Swim. He has worked as a development executive for a large Hollywood studio and as a writer and film editor for a popular nature series on PBS as well as for National Geographic. Paul Smith is represented by the Creative Management Company in New York City.

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About Kensho

Kensho offers screenwriting workshops for the aspiring screenwriter. Screenwriting workshops are geared toward teenagers and adults and focus on strengthening creative writing for screenplays, films, cartoons and video games. Kensho also offers Script Consultation and Development Script Management. Kensho is located in Canal Studios in Lambertville, NJ – www.mykensho.com or phone at (609) 460-4047.

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