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MAKING THE INDUSTRY TRANSPARENT

In the Cut

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Free Training for Entry-Level Jobs

ITC has created our Support Staff Initiative a free virtual course and database to train BIPOC applicants looking for support staff roles in the writers room. Participants in our course have secured jobs on productions from HBO, ABC, Netflix, A24 and more. If you’d like to take the course as a student, or have access to our employee database, click the button below to learn more

 
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so you want to be in the industry?

Live & Virtual Workshops, Courses, & Events

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get started as a screenwriter in Hollywood? Maybe you have experience creating independent content but want to make the jump to the studio system. No matter your situation, In the Cut will help demystify the entertainment industry for you.

We carefully curate events that feature top BIPOC talent from current, critically-acclaimed television shows and films. Our webinars and workshops have featured writers, producers, and executives from hit TV shows like:

  • The Mandalorian (Disney+)

  • Abbott Elementary (ABC)

  • Bridgerton (Netflix)

  • Insecure (HBO)

  • Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)

  • P-Valley (Starz)

  • Snowfall (FX)

  • The Chi (Showtime)

  • The Witcher (Netflix)

  • And many more...

We also provide webinars, writing courses, networking opportunities, and more. Enough BS. Enough secrecy and misinformation. In the Cut produces honest, unfiltered events designed to spread knowledge and increase access to the entertainment industry. All are welcome to participate in classes, but our curriculum is taught by and designed for Black creatives and POC.

 
 

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Are you new to In the Cut or just want to rewatch past webinars? ITC Premium is the only way to gain unlimited replay access to our entire library of online classes including Producing 101 from Emmy-nominee Deniese Davis (Insecure) and much more! Start your free trial today!

 

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As someone who reads a ton of scripts from new writers, a common issue I see is lack of structure. What is driving the plot of your story? What does your protagonist want and why? What will happen if they don’t get it? What steps do they take t
The number one mistake I see new writers make is not setting a clear and tangible goal for your protagonist. Without a goal, your script is just a collection of disjointed scenes that lack purpose. As yourself: What does your character want? How will
Many writers suffer paralysis by analysis. Imagine what you could create if you would just get out of your own way 🤔💪🏾
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift someone else up.”
— BOOKER T. WASHINGTON

 

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