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Logline Workshop

August 6, 2025
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Hard Truths: Filmmaking

Recorded

December 8, 2021

Duration

2 Hours

Cost

Free

Subject

Filmmaking

Topic

Craft

It's time for some real truths about filmmaking—both independent and studio system films.

Our panelists share the hard truths about filmmaking at our free Symposium Town Hall.

Whether an indie production or within the studio system, bringing a screenplay to life requires a multitude of mental and creative talents.

Join us for the real talk from people who have walked the walk.

Panelists

Doug Richardson
Doug Richardson, born in Arcadia, California, grew up on a ranch near Sacramento and developed a passion for cinema after discovering Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels. He studied at USC’s School for Cinematic Arts, initially aspiring to direct, but shifted his focus to screenwriting, which led to a contract with Warner Brothers and the opportunity […]
Kay Tuxford
Kay Tuxford is the writer of the recent indie dramedy The MisEducation of Bindu, executive produced by the Duplass Brothers.  A graduate of Chapman University's Screenwriting MFA program and a Knott Scholar, Kay's writing placements and wins include Austin Film Festival, the Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowships, and Script Pipeline. Straddling the analytical and the creative, Tuxford graduated in […]
Prarthana Mohan
Prarthana Mohan is known for The Miseducation of Bindu (2020), Christmas Is Canceled (2021) and Picture This.

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Logline Workshop

August 6, 2025
You may have been banging your head against the wall trying to construct a great logline, but you’re frustrated you can’t quite hit the mark. Merridith with teach the components execs want to see in a logline, and provide tons of insights. You’ll leave with the tools you need to whip them into shape.

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