What we do

At RFI, we are dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality screenwriting education and opportunities for aspiring storytellers around the world. RFI is here to support your journey every step of the way.

Join us in shaping the future of filmmaking and storytelling.

Explore Our Free Lessons

Get started with our innovative screenwriting education by exploring our free lessons.

We offer one complimentary lesson for each of our online courses, allowing you to sample what RFI has to offer. Explore our online offerings.

Courses, A la Carte

Prefer to focus on specific skills? Purchase any of our courses individually and jumpstart your creativity in the areas that matter most to you.

Join Our Live Workshops

Throughout the year, we offer live screenwriting workshops over Zoom. These interactive sessions provide personalized guidance and a chance to connect with our global community of storytellers.

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Stay connected with RFI by subscribing to our newsletter. Gain access to exclusive content, including:

  • Screenplay submission opportunities

  • Creative writing resources

  • Encouragement and inspiration

  • Marginalia and more

Join the RFI One-Year Membership Program

Dive deeper into the world of screenwriting with our one-year membership program.

For just $24 a month, members receive one class a week, sequentially, from six of our most popular courses. This includes four core curriculum courses and two electives:

  • Film Format: The Movie Blueprint

  • Film Structure

  • Introduction to Story

  • World Building Workshop

  • Time Travel 101

  • Art of Anime

With this membership comes early registration access to the Disrupt Industry Screenwriting Conference. This membership offers more than a $2700 value for only $24 a month—an incredible opportunity to hone your craft on your own time, at your own pace.

Attend Our Biennial Screenwriting Conference

Every two years, we host the Disrupt Industry Screenwriting Conference in the stunning coastal town of Cascais, Portugal. This live event connects students, teachers, and industry professionals for three days of workshops, mentorship, and inspiration.

Accessible, Affordable, and High-Quality Education

RFI is an online screenwriting conservatory dedicated to making screenwriting education accessible and affordable for a global community of emerging storytellers.

Join us, and become part of a movement redefining the future of filmmaking.