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Tune into live conversations with authors, editors, and literary agents sharing their journeys and expertise in the world of publishing.

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Watch live panels featuring screenwriters as they break down their techniques for crafting compelling scripts and navigating the entertainment industry.

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Discover live streaming events where directors, producers, and cinematographers discuss the creative and technical processes behind their films.
May 7, 2025

How to Determine the Best Medium for Your Story

What medium is the best fit for your story? Is it a play? A screenplay? A TV show? If it’s best told using narrative prose, should it be a short story? A novel? Somewhere in between? We'll go over the specific strengths and weaknesses of each medium, as well as the additions and sacrifices required for adapting a story from one medium to another.

Book Pipeline

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.

Script Pipeline

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.

Film Pipeline

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.

Alie Flierl

Writer/Producer BoJack Horseman, School Of Rock, Random Tropical Paradise, Conan, Internet Comment Theater, TV Guide Letter Theater

After having to wear an incredibly awkward chin gear as a kid, Alison realized the only path for her was comedy. One of her first big hits was a book titled Mr. Kropp And The Hot Dog Attack. It got rave reviews from her fellow 3rd graders. After that giant success, Alison received a B.S. in Cinema Production from Ithaca College and made her way to Los Angeles, where some of the powers that be occasionally found her funny enough to hire.

Alison has written for Emmy nominated shows. Her writing credits include BoJack Horseman, Conan, School Of Rock and Internet Comment Theater. She has not been nominated for an Emmy herself, but she did once win “Best Maude” at LebowskiFest.

She has developed original content and IP content for companies like Warner Bros. Animation, Blue Ribbon Content, Beryllium Entertainment and Archie Comics. Her work has been featured in Cannes International Film Festival, the Austin Film Festival, the LA Comedy Festival, FilmColumbia Film Festival, the L.A. Comedy Shorts Festival and on sites like Mashable and Funny Or Die.

Alison also hosted and produced the podcast 2 DEGREES OF ALIE  where she interviewed people working in Hollywood about their stories of breaking into the business. The podcast has been downloaded in 82 countries.

You can find Alison on Threads and BlueSky (@2degreesofalie), or at sushi restaurants or ice cream shops around L.A.

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June 15, 2022

Hard Truths: What to Expect When You're Expecting (to Become a TV Writer)
Just for the emerging TV writers ... a panel peeling back the curtain of a writer's room. What you should expect, how to prepare, and tips on breaking in and staying in. Part Q&A, and, of course, part therapy session.

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May 7, 2025

How to Determine the Best Medium for Your Story

What medium is the best fit for your story? Is it a play? A screenplay? A TV show? If it’s best told using narrative prose, should it be a short story? A novel? Somewhere in between? We'll go over the specific strengths and weaknesses of each medium, as well as the additions and sacrifices required for adapting a story from one medium to another.

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April 16, 2025

How to Build Pitch Decks for Development and Inspiration

Maya will walk you through the importance of this document and break down the different components needed for your deck 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 (and no, you do NOT need to use A.I. ...)
April 1, 2025

Spies, Lies, and the Secrets We Keep – Spy fiction, what is it and how do we write it?

In this 2-part event, get a a deeper understanding of what makes a novel fall into the spy fiction genre, as well as how to write stories that possess the basic elements of spy novels. The principles also apply to thriller and mystery genres.
March 18, 2025

Writing for Comics

In this session with comic writer and founder of Avina Comics John Avina you will learn how to tell stories in a sequential manner, and write for not only your audience but also for an artist. John will cover panel layouts, budgeting space for dialogue and telling a character arc across one issue. The goal […]

Symposium, presented by Pipeline Artists, is a year-round virtual conference empowering creatives with honest, no-nonsense guidance across the arts. Through seminars, industry panels, and Town Hall discussions on screenwriting, filmmaking, publishing, and career-building, Symposium offers grounded advice from working professionals to help you forge your own unique path.

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