Film School Lesson N° 1: Telling a Good Story
Stories are how humans connect. Whether you are giving a presentation, arguing a case, or teaching a lesson, stories make your ideas stick. Facts may inform, but stories make people feel—and that’s what makes them remember. In this class, you’ll learn a few key principles that will help you become a more powerful storyteller, no matter what you want to say or who you want to reach.
Scott P. Harris
Scott is a filmmaker and film professor based in Paris. He earned a bachelor’s in film from the University of Texas and an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) from the University of Edinburgh. His documentary Being Ginger was a critical success that streamed on Netflix for several years. Scott moved to Paris in 2015 to make a film—and decided to stay. He has taught screenwriting, directing, and editing at the American University of Paris and the International Film & Television School of Paris (EICAR), and he offers an English-language filmmaking workshop for teenagers during the school holidays.