Julia F. Green will break down the scene to its basic elements, explore what each element needs to be successful, and discuss how these elements must work together to make the scene shine.
With screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup and writer-turned-therapist Phil Stark (Dude, Where's My Car?), we'll not only discuss the state of the industry but also the mindset needed to stay in the game.
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.
Amanda Graham reverse engineered how networking is in the industry, and how to do it, especially when you have no bloody clue what you're doing. And it completely changed my career. Previous session attendees contact her all the time to say these tips have changed things for them, too.
Every time you get a writing assignment of any kind it comes with what the budget for the film is, and you are expected to write to that budget. Every writer at some point gets these same limitations. You either learn to write to them or they hire someone else who can.
Pipeline Executives Roni Brown and Spike Scarberry join Thomas Krajewski—the co-creator of Primer (DC), a really rad graphic novel series, and a former Script Pipeline TV Winner (2014)—to discuss the intricacies of the comic world.
Whether you're looking to direct your first short, hone your already-existing directing skills, or want to dive deeper into a director's mind to understand how to craft your script in a more collaborative way, Kevin Morales will shed light on the intricacies behind the skillset of film directing.
There are many ways to work in the industry and learn what makes a good script besides being a screenwriter. Along with a sharp attention to detail and a love of reading scripts, aspiring Script Supervisors need excellent organizational and communication skills to manage coverage, consistency, and continuity.
Screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup we will discuss all that you need to know about our ever-shifting landscape, and explore how to build the sort of successful screenwriting career that you are seeking.
The grass isn’t actually greener once you sign with an agent. Burnout doesn’t vanish when you get that first book deal. Imposter syndrome doesn’t go away when you hit a bestseller list. In order to get—and stay—published, you need to stop relying on external success for motivation.