Ten craft revelations. Ten career breakthroughs. One unmissable class.
Date: Sunday, 27 April
Time: 10:10
Room: TBC
Filmed: NO
Fresh from the pages of his groundbreaking new book “Screenwriting: The Craft and the Career,” Philip Shelley invites you into a masterclass that could revolutionize both your writing and your industry presence. This is no theoretical lecture – it’s an intimate deep dive into twenty hard-won insights that separate successful screenwriters from the pack.
As one of the industry’s most respected script consultants, Shelley has guided countless writers from first draft to final credit. Now he’s distilled decades of experience into ten game-changing techniques that will elevate your storytelling, and ten strategic moves that could finally get your script into the right hands.
You’ll discover powerful solutions to persistent craft challenges, learn how to identify and fix common mistakes that keep scripts from advancing, and gain insider knowledge about what really makes industry gatekeepers take notice. Shelley’s direct, no-nonsense approach cuts through common myths and marketplace confusion to deliver exactly what working and aspiring screenwriters need to know right now.
Whether you’re wrestling with character arcs or query letters, this session promises concrete, actionable advice that you can apply to your work immediately. Don’t miss this chance to gain twenty tools that could transform your approach to both the art and business of screenwriting.
Note: Based on Shelley’s new book “Screenwriting: The Craft and the Career” (January 2025), this session offers fresh industry insights and contemporary strategies for today’s evolving marketplace.
Speakers In This Session
Philip Shelley // Script Development Executive and Producer
Philip Shelley has spent three decades shaping British television through script development and writer mentorship as leader of the prestigious Channel 4 screenwriting course.
