Patrick O' Driscoll - Scriptwriting Tutor


Patrick O’Driscoll is an independent development consultant and script editor with a background in screenwriting. 

He consults for writers and producers on scripts of all genres and formats at various stages of development. 

Patrick also provides comprehensive analysis for Irish and UK funding bodies on film and television projects for production financing including Northern Ireland Screen and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI).  

A graduate of the Irish National Film School and member of the Writers’ Guild of Ireland, Patrick has experience in the creative and analytical areas of film and TV development: screenwriting, script editing and funding assessment. 

​ He is available for consultation at www.patrickodriscoll.net

Scriptwriting Weekend Workshop

Script Writing: Expanding the Toolbox.

Tutor: Patrick O’Driscoll
Date: tbc

Course Profile:

Through its in-depth exploration of screenwriting’s primary elements, this weekend course helps writers to enhance and augment their storytelling abilities while increasing their knowledge of modern screenwriting standards and industry expectations.  

The course will focus on:
• Writing for the Reader – a consideration of industry script analysis. 
• Premise – making and keeping the promise of the premise.
• Character – relatability, depth, inner and outer journeys.
• Main Tension – dramatic conflict, thematic conflict and suspense.
• Structure – scene, sequence, act, story.
• Dialogue – characterization, subtext, exposition.
• World of the Story – credibility, visual grammar.

Participant Profile: Suits writers who would like to move into Scriptwriting as well as people who already have some experience in the area.

​Venue:  Civic Trust House, 50 Pope's Quay, Cork 
Times: 10 - 4.30 each day (Sat & Sun)
Cost: 195 euro

Places are strictly limited. Booking is essential. ​

​Got questions? Email us on  info@mediamakers.ie and we'll be happy to answer!