Why do some movie characters stay with us for years, while others disappear the moment the credits roll? What makes a villain unforgettable, a hero compelling, or an anti-hero strangely relatable? And if you were to invent a character today, would they surprise you… Or reveal something about you?

 

In this workshop, you’ll learn the core Hollywood tools for building an interesting character, not in a dry, technical way, but in a practical, creative, and immediately usable way. We’ll look at well-known film characters and unpack what makes them dynamic or static, layered or flat, driven or forgettable. Then you’ll design your own character from scratch: backstory, flaws, fears, quirks, desires, and goals. Maybe you’ll create a villain. Maybe a hero. Maybe something in between. And maybe, as often happens in the creative process, your character will change as you write them. This isn’t just for aspiring screenwriters. It’s for anyone who wants to think more sharply about motivation, personality, psychology, and storytelling, and unlock both the creative and logical parts of the mind at the same time.

 

为什么有些电影角色会在我们心里停留很多年，而有些在字幕结束后就被遗忘？什么让一个反派难忘，一个英雄有魅力，或者一个反英雄让人又爱又恨？如果今天让你创造一个角色，它会吓到你，还是暴露出你的一部分？

 

在这场工作坊里，你会学到好莱坞常用的角色塑造工具。不是枯燥的理论，而是可以马上用起来的方法。我们会分析一些经典角色，看看他们为什么立体，或者为什么显得扁平。接着你会从零开始设计自己的角色：背景、缺陷、恐惧、小习惯、欲望和目标。

也许你会写一个反派，也许是英雄，也许介于两者之间。创作过程中，角色也可能会反过来改变你最初的设想。

 

这不只是给想写剧本的人，而是给所有想更清晰理解动机、性格和叙事结构的人。它会同时调动你的创造力和逻辑思维。