It is needless to say that Ricky Lee is a titan in the Philippine film industry. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that he is the industry. He took the world by storm in the late ‘70s with his screenplays for Jaguar (1979). By the time Himala (1982) graced our movie screens, Ricky Lee had defined the golden age of Philippine cinema. He has also authored Trip to Quiapo (1998), the country’s definitive screenwriting textbooks.
With over five decades of experience, 180 scripts, and 70 awards under his belt, Ricky Lee has time and again proven his mettle with his razor-sharp instincts and innate instinct for storytelling. Beyond the glitz and glamor of movie magic, he deeply knows the desire to connect with others. As a young boy, he would read book after book, yearning to understand the world and to be understood in return. This drives his writing to this very day—this intimate knowledge of how stories can move people.
Since 1982, he has been imparting his knowledge through his screenwriting workshops; most of them held in the comfort of his home. With his undaunted take on the world, Ricky Lee is never afraid to push the envelope. These out of the box workshops are unique and consist of engaging lectures and exercises. Graduates of his prestigious workshops have since gone on to become lauded filmmakers, screenwriters, authors, and marketing executives.
This time, he’ll be bringing us something different. See Ricky Lee like never before in his first ever premium masterclass Secrets to Storytelling. In this course, the legendary screenwriter will take you through the different elements that make stories special and unforgettable.
The course will cover both classic and innovative approaches to storytelling, stripping down story-building from the ground up, and highlighting vital communication skills. Storytelling is universal—knowing how to sell a story is always an asset. So whether you’re a lawyer, teacher, or doctor, this is for you. This is your time to build your own narrative.
For just PHP 999, you will get a webinar lecture:
- Live 3-hour Zoom session
- Q&A session
- Unlimited access to the video recording
- Certificates of attendance
- Reading materials and exercises for the course.
This masterclass will be launched in collaboration with Esme.ph, the first Filipino e-learning platform, on November 15, at 3 pm.
Don’t miss the chance to uncover the secrets of storytelling with visionary screenwriter Ricky Lee, limited slots only! To know more about this exclusive opportunity, clickhttps://www.esme.ph/courses/the-secret-to-storytelling-with-ricky-lee
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