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Writing Great Characters

“Halperin provides tremendous insight into effective ‘character development’ in order to create great characters for screenplays.”

—Frederick S. Pierce, CEO Frederick S. Pierce Co., former president, ABC-TV, past chair American Film Institute

All great motion pictures, plays, and novels begin with superb characters. The DVD explores, in an easy-to-understand, down-to-earth presentation, how an understanding of archetypal models from fairy tales, folklore, classic films and contemporary motion pictures leads you on the right path to "Write Great Characters."

  • The DVD provides you with an easy, non-dogmatic logical method for character development.
  • This DVD helps you open the door to the development of unique and strong characters.
  • This DVD gives you the tools to develop strong character motivations and relationships.

Part of the Screenwriting Expo DVD Series, this 2-hour masters course is an exceptional value. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the finest faculty teaching screenwriting today.

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Meet the Author: Michael Halperin

Michael Halperin worked as an Executive Story Consultant for 20th Century Fox Television and on staff with Universal Television. He has written and/or produced numerous television episodes and documentaries, and is the author of Writing the Second Act: Building Conflict and Tension in Your Film Script. 

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