“Unveiling Secrets of Storytelling: What to Expect at the 2024 Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference!”
As I prepare for my ninth journey to what I often refer to as “Woodstock for screenwriters,” I can’t help but feel an exhilarating mix of excitement and nostalgia. Have you ever found yourself in a crowd where every stranger could very well be your creative soulmate? That’s the electric atmosphere at the Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference! From moderating insightful panels to hashing out ideas in roundtables, this year’s journey promises to be another enlightening adventure. Join me as I dive headfirst into discussions that blend the art and business of filmmaking. Curious about what I’ll be covering? Here’s a glimpse at my schedule— and remember, every moment spent at this event is a chance to hone your craft and network with industry professionals. It’s time to connect, learn, and maybe even get inspired! If you’re intrigued and want to explore more details, LEARN MORE.
I’ll be there moderating panels and participating in roundtables. Hope to see you there!
This year’s Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference will be my 9th trip to what I have described as “Woodstock for screenwriters.” Here is my tentative schedule.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Industry Roundtable: The Art, Craft, and Business of Film & Television
3:15–4:30 (St. David’s Episcopal Church / Crail)
Get in-depth answers to your questions about the art, craft, and business of writing for film and television. This roundtable session offers registrants exclusive access to screenwriters, directors, producers, executives, and studio reps in an informal setting. Come prepared with questions that focus on both the creative and business sides of breaking into and writing for film and television.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
The Nuts and Bolts of Development
12:30pm — 1:45pm (Omni / Mansfield)
Join these development executives to learn what they look for in a script, how they source and work with new voices, and how to get your script ready for production.
Featured guests: Kyle Castellanet (Vice President, Development and Production — Echo Lake…
