Message from the Chair

Cinematic language is a universal, and I’ve embraced that for nearly three decades, writing professionally in Germany, Denmark, and Ireland while mentoring emerging writers from 27 countries.  No matter the culture, I’ve reveled in how screen story unites us as a global community while it challenges our perceptions of what it means to be human. It is my privilege to welcome the next generation of storytellers to the fold, to support their creativity, nurture the development of their unique voice, teach them the artistry and craft of story-telling, and finally, to cheer their successful launch into the industry.

Thank you for exploring this program. I encourage prospective students to contact us for more information.

Beth Serlin
Professor and Chair of Screenwriting