JaxbyJax is thrilled to host award-winning writer and director, Franklin Ritch, for a workshop on Screenwriting. During this Last Sunday Session, expect skill building, writing practice, and celebrating community as we continue the 2023 JaxbyJax programming with the literary art of Screenwriting.

The Last Sunday Sessions are held at Cork Arts District, from 12-3 on the last Sunday of each month.The screenwriting workshop breakdown is:

12-2: (Cork Classroom) The hosted genre workshop and writing circle, given by Franklin Ritch sharing expert knowledge in film development from idea to screen.

2-3: An open mic hour to share our words, ideas, and creative efforts. Work can be produced in the workshop or pre-composed for sharing.Enter the south facing building of the Cork Arts District at the Rosselle Street entrance. Parking is in lot beside building or along street. Follow the posters to the entrance and the classroom.This event is free to the public and is brought to Jacksonville through a generous grant given by Alternate ROOTS, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundations, and the Ford Foundation.

Franklin Ritch is an independent filmmaker who writes, directs, and edits with a passion for unique ideas and sharp storytelling. Collaborating with Emmy-winning cinematographer, Britt McTammany, Franklin’s early short, BEDRIDDEN (Fantastic Fest, 2018), kicked off a marathon of short film productions that included STILL LIFE (Sleeping Giant Fest 2019), POWERFUL (SERFF 2019), THE 27 DEATHS (Fantastic Fest 2021), and many more. His first feature, THE ARTIFICE GIRL, starring sci-fi legend Lance Henriksen, won the Golden Audience Award for Best International Feature during its world premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival. After its US premiere at SXSW, THE ARTIFICE GIRL released in April of 2023 and quickly became the #1 Independent Film on iTunes. The film currently holds a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and is available to rent or buy on Amazon, iTunes, and VUDU. Franklin has since been named one of the “25 New Faces of Independent Film” by Filmmaker Magazine, and his work continues to be recognized and reviewed in outlets such as The New York Times, Variety, and Screen Rant. Franklin is now developing an ambitious follow-up feature film, with several more projects and a rumored TV series on the horizon.