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January 7, 2025

The State of Hollywood: A 2025 Primer for Film & TV Writers

Screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup brings a new Symposium, exclusively for film and TV writers—both new/emerging and semi-established—focusing on the current state of the industry, the hard truths rarely discussed (yet every writer has to confront), and exploring all that is required to move your writing—and your career—forward.

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Book Pipeline connects writers to publishers, agents, and the film industry through competitions and workshops, providing hands-on support to bridge the gap between emerging authors and the industry since 2014.

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Script Pipeline connects writers with producers, agents, and managers, facilitating over $8 million in sales through competitions and ongoing industry support, helping launch major films and secure high-profile representation since 1999.

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Film Pipeline connects filmmakers and writers with agencies and executives, focusing on diverse storytelling and playing an active role in developing and promoting projects, reviewing thousands of submissions annually since its launch in 2018.
January 7, 2025

The State of Hollywood: A 2025 Primer for Film & TV Writers

Screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup brings a new Symposium, exclusively for film and TV writers—both new/emerging and semi-established—focusing on the current state of the industry, the hard truths rarely discussed (yet every writer has to confront), and exploring all that is required to move your writing—and your career—forward.

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August 12, 2024

Networking Advice to Get and Stay in the TV/Film Industry

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.
August 5, 2024

Writing to Budget

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.
July 9, 2024

The Ins and Outs of Being a Script Supervisor

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.
June 26, 2024

Directing for Writers: A Crash Course

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.
June 4, 2024

Finding Success in the Current Film & TV Industry Climate

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.
May 14, 2024

Building a Kick-Ass Deck for Both Pitching and Inspiration

Maya Zivkovich will walk you through the importance of a pitch deck and break down the different components needed to truly stand out from the rest. No design experience necessary—you’ll get plenty of her best tips and tricks from her many years and expertise as a graphic artist.  
March 26, 2024

Indie Filmmaking Crash Course, Part 2: Navigating Post-Production

In Part Two, we delve into post-production essentials that can elevate your film to new heights. From the intricate art of editing and sound design to the transformative power of music and color grading, this symposium offers a comprehensive exploration of the creative elements that shape the final product. Discover strategies for navigating film festivals, […]
March 26, 2024

Indie Filmmaking Crash Course: From Script to Distribution

An intensive two-part crash course on indie filmmaking that takes you on a comprehensive journey from script to distribution.
March 25, 2024

Indie Filmmaking Crash Course, Part 1: From Script to Screen

In this symposium, we delve into critical aspects of independent filmmaking, guiding you through the transition from script to production, engaging with investors, crafting pitch decks, managing rewrites, networking, casting, budgeting, and scouting locations. Discover the intricacies of SAG regulations, contracts, and administrative processes, as well as the importance of physical and mental health during […]
February 28, 2024

One-on-One with Die Hard Doug Richardson

Doug Richardson has spent decades writing for the film industry. You might have heard of Die Hard 2, Hostage, and the OG Bad Boys. He's that Doug. But he's also a novelist, bourbon aficionado, and producer ... and a hell of a lot of fun. Pipeline exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman sits down with Doug to chat about all things writing, and also asks Doug your questions, live, in our Q&A.

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January 7, 2025

The State of Hollywood: A 2025 Primer for Film & TV Writers

Screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup brings a new Symposium, exclusively for film and TV writers—both new/emerging and semi-established—focusing on the current state of the industry, the hard truths rarely discussed (yet every writer has to confront), and exploring all that is required to move your writing—and your career—forward.

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November 19, 2024

Christmas for Cable: Writing Cable Network Films

Writing for cable networks such as Hallmark, Lifetime, or UpTV is specialty writing. Same with any of the streaming services looking for a “Hallmark” type of Christmas film—and they all are. They each have their specific brand. For their specific audiences. They have guidelines you have to write to. This class will lay those out […]
November 13, 2024

One-on-One with Writer Beware's Victoria Strauss

No one works as hard as Victoria Strauss to investigate and educate writers on the people trying to rip money out of our hands. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chats with Victoria about her career and passion for protecting writers.
October 23, 2024

Booking Author Speaking Engagements

Literary events expert Ashley Wilkins champions authors to get a better understanding of different types of speaking gigs, how to connect with the right people, and how to make a great impression at your first or next speaking gig.

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