November 11, 2020

Ricky Lee is many things. He is, first and foremost, a writer. He first wrote as a lonely boy growing up in a small town dreaming of the big world. In ink and on paper, there is no difference between dream and reality. Once he entered the film scene in the late ‘70s, he became the screenwriter that defined the era with fearless stories like Himala and Jaguar. He is also a teacher; finding joy in shaping generations of writers through his writing workshops since 1982.

Ricky Lee is a legend—and not in the glitziest sense of the word. He has navigated the industry with wit and ease, a veritable icon throughout the decades. Most importantly, Rickly Lee is a storyteller. He knows the power of stories to inspire, define, and move us. “Mahalaga ang kwento because it gives us hope. It inspires us. It makes us feel na nare-reaffirm natin ang ating pagkatao,” he shared in a CNN Philippines interview last March.

This is what Ricky Lee has held close to his heart since his childhood; the intimate knowledge of people’s desire to be understood. And throughout his illustrious career, this has manifested in the stories he has penned; our yearning for the eternal in Himala, courage in the face of death in José Rizal, and the inevitability of love in Relasyon. He has probed, examined, and challenged the human condition in his art—always telling us something about the world and something about ourselves. No matter the plot or the character, Ricky Lee knows a good story is a story that people can connect with.

Luckily for you, Ricky Lee’s magic is within your grasp. In an exclusive partnership with ESME, the screenwriting legend will be launching his online masterclass Secrets to Storytelling. Covering classic and innovative approaches in storytelling as well as communication skills that are essential in any field. Storytelling is universal—no matter who you are or where you are, you’ll learn something about the world and yourself in this class.

So reserve your seat now! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the man himself.

To know more, click this link.The Secret to Story Telling With Ricky Lee