National Talent Academy for Film and TV Drama has announced a Screenwriting Masterclass with Sarah Gordon (Co-writer, Aontas), which will take place on Saturday, October 4th 2025 as part of the Disappear Here Film Festival. 

The 9th annual Disappear Here Film Festival will take place in Ballyliffin, Co. Donegal from October 3rd to 5th 2025.

Sarah will cover a number of topics over the course of the masterclass, including: 

• Story Fundamentals: Breaking down what makes a compelling story  
• Writing visually for the Screen: Understanding how scripts translate into shots and scenes  
• Dialogue and Subtext: Crafting authentic voices for characters  
• From Script to Screen: Understanding the practical side, formatting, writing with budget in mind, and collaborating with directors/producers.  
• Writing across Borders – Navigating the opportunities/challenges in a cross-border context.  
• NTA Greenlight Screenwriting Lab – How development programmes support emerging writers. 
  
  
  
  Full details here