One Short Script Changed EVERYTHING for Me…


Hi Reader,

Let me tell you a quick story.

A few years ago, I was frustrated. I had over 100 writing awards to my name, but the doors to getting my scripts produced still weren’t opening. My confidence took a hit.

Then one night, everything changed.

A producer friend asked if I could write a short script involving a couple of hearses he had access to. That same night, I sat down and poured everything I knew into 12 pages. The next day, I handed it over and said: “Here’s our next movie.”

That little short - Boneyard Racers - went on to win awards around the world, land distribution, and even screen alongside Oscar winners. And more importantly, it launched my career as a filmmaker.

The lesson? A short script can change everything.

That’s why I created Zero to Hero: Screenwriting for Beginners.

It’s a 12-week, live, hands-on course where I’ll personally guide you from idea to finished script - by learning all the ins and outs of screenwriting, from format to structure to character development to dialogue to action and beyond!

By the end, you’ll have a completed 10-15 page screenplay and the confidence to call yourself a screenwriter.

Here’s what you’ll get inside:

  • Weekly live sessions on Zoom (no pre-recorded fluff)
  • Hot seat feedback on your pages, plus coaching you can learn from as others share theirs
  • Step-by-step lessons on structure, characters, dialogue, and more
  • Weekly assignments that build your script page by page
  • A private community of fellow beginners to share wins and stay accountable

And at the end? A finished short script - your first step into the world of screenwriting.

This isn’t just about learning the rules. It’s about gaining the confidence to start, to finish, and to share your story.

🎬 Ready to go from “zero” to your very first finished script? Click here to save your spot:

Spots are limited because I keep the groups small, so don’t wait if you’ve been dreaming about writing a movie but never had the right guidance.

How Much? $597 (or 3 payments of $209/month)

When? Tuesday, September 16th, 5:00 pm MST

How Long? 12 weeks of live instruction

How Many? 10 students max

And as a special THANK YOU for being part of the Neil Chase Film community, I'm offering $100 off ONLY to my Newsletter subscribers - THIS MEANS YOU!

Just use my special code: NEIL100 and get $100 off (for a limited time only)!

Any questions? Just hit REPLY and let me know - I respond to every email!

As always, thank you for reading, and have a great week ahead! Stay creative!

Neil

P.S. Check out my feature film, Spin the Wheel - out now on Tubi!

Click here to watch for FREE: https://tubitv.com/movies/100030151/spin-the-wheel

Or check out the BRAND NEW official trailer for Contamination, my upcoming sci-fi military-horror feature. Check it out here:

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Learn more about storytelling, screenwriting, and filmmaking:​ www.neilchasefilm.com.

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Neil Chase

Neil Chase is a story and writing coach, award-winning screenwriter, actor, and author of the horror-western novel, Iron Dogs. Neil believes that all writers have the potential to create great work. His passion is helping writers find their voice and develop their skills so that they can create stories that are both entertaining and meaningful. If you’re ready to take your writing to the next level, join the email list for writing tips and inspiration!

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