Online FREE Festival
(all sessions streamed)
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2026

The Nutshell Technique: Transform Your Screenplay from Situation to Story with Jill Chamberlain

Master the groundbreaking story structure method that helped shape an Oscar-winning screenplay.

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Think your screenplay tells a compelling story? According to acclaimed author and script consultant Jill Chamberlain, there’s a 99% chance what you’ve actually written is just a situation. In this game-changing workshop, you’ll discover how to bridge this critical gap and transform your script into a genuine, emotionally satisfying story.

Join Jill as she breaks down her revolutionary Nutshell Technique – a visual, intuitive approach to story structure that’s earned praise from industry professionals, including “Parasite” Oscar-winning screenwriter Han Jin-won, who credits it with “setting a new standard for plotting stories.”

Through practical demonstrations and in-depth analysis, you’ll learn:

  • The crucial difference between a situation and a story
  • How to identify and fix structural issues that plague most emerging writers
  • A visual framework for crafting compelling character arcs
  • Practical techniques for building surprising yet satisfying story developments
  • Methods for applying these principles across all narrative forms – features, TV episodes, shorts, and novels

This isn’t just another “three-act structure” lecture. The Nutshell Technique offers a fresh perspective on story construction that will fundamentally change how you approach your writing. Whether you’re struggling with your first screenplay or fine-tuning your tenth, this workshop provides the tools to ensure your story connects with audiences and keeps them engaged from FADE IN to FADE OUT.

Don’t just write scenes – learn to tell stories that resonate. Join us for this essential masterclass in narrative construction that might just be the breakthrough your screenplay needs.

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