Pop quiz, Hot Shot! There’s a film on a bus. The writer is coming to LSF to discuss it while it screens. What do you do? What do you do?
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Room: Tuke Hall
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A defining moment in 90s Action Cinema, SPEED is a masterpiece from concept to execution. And mastermind Graham Yost (JUSTIFIED, SILO) is here live to teach and entertain. It’s the return of LSF’s live Chat Track, Saturday Night at the Movies.
Join us as Graham reveals the behind-the-scenes secrets of crafting this perfectly-paced thriller: from the original pitch (“Die Hard on a bus”), to the intricate puzzle of keeping audiences on the edge of their seats when your main set piece is literally going in circles.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the stories behind one of the most innovative action scripts of the 1990s, straight from the writer who kept millions of viewers on the edge of their seats.
Get ready to take this ride at 50 mph or more – no stops, no breaks, just pure storytelling adrenaline!
Speakers In This Session
Graham Yost // Emmy Award-winning Writer, Showrunner, and Producer
From “Speed” to “Silo,” Emmy-winner Graham Yost crafts genre-defining hits that revolutionize both the big and smaller screens.
Chris Jones // LSF Founder, Filmmaker, Author
Chris Jones, Splinter Unit Director on Mission: Impossible 7 & 8, is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and creative mentor empowering storytellers worldwide.
Bob Schultz // Writer, Producer and Instructor
Bob Schultz is a screenwriter, producer, and 20-year instructor & mentor, known for his work on four produced films, dozens of screenplays, and as an educator worldwide.
