Act One, Inc.
Act One, Inc. is a Christian, non-profit organization established in January 1999 by Barbara Nicolosi. A training program for aspiring filmmakers, Act One provides in-class instruction from professionals, internships, and practical experience. The program is divided into two branches: the Writing Program (with several advanced tiers for mentorship-driven workshops) and the Executive Program, which trains students in the development and production side of the business. Both programs typically take place side-by-side in the summer. Act One is located on Beachwood Drive in Hollywood, California. History Act One was formed in January 1999 as an educational outreach to writers of the Christian entertainment fellowship Inter-Mission; initial funding was provided by the Stratford Foundation. A core group of Hollywood professionals came together with Act One's first class in hopes of passing on their experience. According to their promotional material, Act One's goal is not to produce explicitly religious entertainment, but movie and TV projects that respect and serve the global audience. Act One was first stationed at Hollywood Presbyterian Church before relocating to their current location on Beachwood Drive. Academics Writing Program for Screen and Television The Writing Program was created the same year as Act One, and until 2009 was an