Tom Vaughan // Screenwriter and Educator
Tom Vaughan is a veteran screenwriter with nearly thirty years of industry experience, writing for major studios including Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures, Disney, and Castle Rock Entertainment.
19:00 The Emergent Heroine: Reframing the Hero’s Journey with Kimberley Lipschus
Break free from the traditional Hero’s Journey and discover a narrative framework that mirrors your story, and the stories you want to tell on screen.
17:00 Theme-Driven Story Architecture with Jason Eric Perlman
If you have no Theme, you’re “spineless!” Let’s turn story upside down and see that Theme isn’t the high ceiling above your tale, it’s the very floorboards!
14:00 Writing The Short Film with Pilar Alessandra
A short film can be a career starter, a piece of art or just an entertaining, bite-sized moment on screen. No matter what your end-game, this class will get you started by helping you get your short film on the page.
Frank Spotnitz // Writer & Executive Producer
Frank transforms international television through groundbreaking series spanning science fiction, drama, and historical epics, from The X-Files to The Man in the High Castle.
An Honest Assessment of So-Called Screenwriting Rules with Scott Myers
Cut through the noise of conventional screenwriting wisdom and discover which “rules” actually matter – and which ones are holding you back.
The Five Character Archetypes Reimagined with Scott Myers
Fresh insights, new case studies, and contemporary applications of the game-changing character archetype system that has influenced writers worldwide.
Nicola May // Bestselling Author & Independent Publishing Advocate
Nicola champions independent publishing while creating bestselling romantic comedies that capture readers’ hearts and imagination.
Tom Mead // Author
Tom Mead revives the Golden Age detective tradition through his acclaimed Joseph Spector mysteries, blending classic locked-room puzzles with theatrical flair.
Logline Clinic Live! With Bob Schultz
Watch your logline transform from good to irresistible in this dynamic, interactive workshop on telling a whole story in 10 words.
