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Friday, April 9
 

1:00pm PDT

Welcome Session & Orientation
Explore the platform! An orientation on how to get the most out of the event.
Speakers
avatar for Mitch Lusas

Mitch Lusas

Head of Product, Coverfly
avatar for Emily Dell

Emily Dell

ScreenCraft, Director of Outreach & Events
avatar for Neha Dutta

Neha Dutta

Brand Manager, ScreenCraft

Friday April 9, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Main Stage
  Panel

2:00pm PDT

PANEL: Career Tools for Writers: Networking, Meetings, and Breaking in, Presented by Roadmap Writers
You've written -- and rewritten -- your scripts. What's next? Join Roadmap Writers for a discussion on how to get your work in front of decision-makers.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Macer

Monica Macer

Screenwriter, Exec. Producer, Showrunner (QUEEN SUGAR, LOST, MACGUYVER, etc)
avatar for Sandino Moya-Smith

Sandino Moya-Smith

Director of Development, MGM
avatar for Joey Tuccio

Joey Tuccio

CEO of Roadmap Writers
Joey Tuccio is the CEO of Roadmap Writers, an educational hub for writers. Before starting Roadmap, Joey worked at Bold Films and read for both Hugh Jackman and George Clooney's companies. He founded Roadmap Writers with the aim to bridge the gap between fresh, talented voices and... Read More →
avatar for Darrien Gipson

Darrien Gipson

National Director, SAGindie


Friday April 9, 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Main Stage
  Panel

5:00pm PDT

PANEL: 2021 Oscar-Nominees, hosted by Jeff Goldsmith's "The Q&A" Podcast
An exclusive discussion with the 2021 Academy Award nominees in Screenwriting!

Speakers
avatar for Jeff Goldsmith

Jeff Goldsmith

Publisher, Backstory Magazine, Host of "The Q&A" podcast


Friday April 9, 2021 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Main Stage
  Panel
 
Saturday, April 10
 

10:00am PDT

PANEL: Breaking Barriers to Breaking-in: Women in Television, presented by the Writers Guild Initiative
A discussion with working TV writers about breaking in, staying in, and maintaining a work/life balance.
Speakers
avatar for Geri Cole

Geri Cole

WGA, PGA, NAACP Image and Emmy-winning writer and performer, SESAME STREET
avatar for Jenny Lumet

Jenny Lumet

TV Writer/Producer (CLARICE, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD), Screenwriter (THE MUMMY, RACHEL GETTING MARRIED)
avatar for Monet Hurst-Mendoza

Monet Hurst-Mendoza

Playwright and TV Writer (Story Editor, LAW & ORDER: SVU)
avatar for Sasha Stewart

Sasha Stewart

Writer & Comedian (THE FIX, THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE, AMEND: THE FIGHT FOR AMERICA, etc)
avatar for Lisa Takeuchi Cullen

Lisa Takeuchi Cullen

TV Writer, Author & Journalist (LAW & ORDER: SVU, overall deal with Universal Studios)

Saturday April 10, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Main Stage
  Panel

11:30am PDT

Panel: How to Create Great Characters, Presented by Final Draft
What makes characters jump off the page? And, do they have to be likable?

The creators and writers behind some of the most compelling characters in film and television will come together to break-down what works, and tips learned along the way. 
Speakers
avatar for Rodney Barnes

Rodney Barnes

Comic Book Writer & Creator, Television Creator (THE BOONDOCKS, HBO’s Untitled Lakers Project, Killadelphia, Florence and Normandie, Marvel’s Falcon, etc)
avatar for Lang Fisher

Lang Fisher

Co-Creator, Exec Producer (NEVER HAVE I EVER), TV Writer/Producer (BROOKLYN 99, THE MINDY PROJECT, 30 ROCK and more)
avatar for Meg LeFauve

Meg LeFauve

INSIDE OUT, CAPTAIN MARVEL, GOOD DINOSAUR, Writer
Nominated for a Best Screenplay Oscar for the blockbuster INSIDE OUT, LeFauve won an Annie Award for that screenplay. She also wrote Pixar’s Golden Globe nominated THE GOOD DINOSAUR and is currently writing a series for Hulu as well as the animated film MY FATHER’S DRAGON for... Read More →
avatar for Scott Myers

Scott Myers

Professor, DePaul University School of Cinematic Artis, Writer & Exec. Producer, Host of “Go Into the Story”
Scott has written over thirty movie and TV projects at nearly every major Hollywood studio and broadcast network. His screenwriting credits include K-9, ALASKA, and TROJAN WAR. From 2002-2010, Scott was an executive producer at Trailblazer Studios, overseeing the company’s original... Read More →

Saturday April 10, 2021 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Main Stage
  Panel

1:00pm PDT

PANEL: Screenwriting Competitions & Fellowships, presented by Coverfly
Screenwriting Competitions and Fellowships can be a great way to break into the industry. Learn from the people behind the most impressive and successful competitions and fellowship programs in the industry, on what it takes to make your submission rise to the top, and how to use the program for career success. 
Speakers
avatar for Frankie Li

Frankie Li

Founder, Diverso
avatar for Kristin Overn

Kristin Overn

Executive Director, PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
avatar for Adele Han Li

Adele Han Li

Artist, Filmmaker, Festival Manager, Slamdance Screenplay Competition and Slamdance Film Festival
avatar for Sage Kosiorek

Sage Kosiorek

Director of Script Competitions, Austin Film Festival
avatar for Spencer Janes

Spencer Janes

Launch Pad Brand Manager
Spencer Janes is the Director of Operations for the Tracking Board’s Launch Pad Competitions. Originally from Massachusetts, Spencer is a graduate of Dartmouth College with a degree in Film and English. He worked for two years in development with production company Romark Entertainment... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Sugihara

Michelle Sugihara

Executive Director, CAPE
avatar for Joan Wai

Joan Wai

Director, Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting
avatar for Ilyse McKimmie

Ilyse McKimmie

Deputy Director, Sundance Institute Feature Film Program

Saturday April 10, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Main Stage
  Panel

2:30pm PDT

PANEL: Building Worlds in Action, Horror and Sci-Fi, Presented by the Science & Entertainment Exchange
Join us for an in-depth discussion on what it takes to create new worlds in film and television, and then how to tell a story in those worlds that can transport a viewer across the galaxy, and through time. 
Speakers
avatar for Marc Bernardin

Marc Bernardin

TV Writer, Comic Book Writer, Podcaster (CASTLE ROCK, CARNIVAL ROW, STAR TREK: PICARD, etc)
avatar for Naren Shankar

Naren Shankar

Emmy-nominated TV Writer and Showrunner (Amazon's THE EXPANSE, GRIMM, CSI, etc)
avatar for Emily Carmichael

Emily Carmichael

Screenwriter (JURASSIC WORLD:DOMINION, PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING) Director (Sundance, SXSW)

Saturday April 10, 2021 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Main Stage
  Panel

4:00pm PDT

WGF Presents: Showrunner Sessions with WandaVision's Jac Schaeffer
An in-depth discussion on the making of WandaVision with showrunner Jac Schaeffer.
Speakers
avatar for Enid Portuguez

Enid Portuguez

Writers Guild Foundation, Director of Events and Communications
Before serving as the Digital Media Officer at the World Federation of United Nations Associations, Enid spent her days blogging about TV and reviewing LA hotspots as a lifestyle and entertainment writer and editor for the Los Angeles Times, Instyle.com, The Daily Beast, and Movieline... Read More →
avatar for Jac Schaeffer

Jac Schaeffer

Head Writer and Executive Producer, WANDAVISION

Saturday April 10, 2021 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Main Stage
  Panel
 
Sunday, April 11
 

10:00am PDT

PANEL: Writing with "Voice" presented by WeScreenplay
A unique writer's “voice” is a combination of personal experience and tangible skill and is critical to success. Learn how to find and amplify yours.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Eagen

Sarah Eagen

WeScreenplay, Competitions and Writer Development Manager
avatar for Mae Martin

Mae Martin

Actor, writer, creator FEEL GOOD on Netflix; Comedian: Dope, Sap, Mae Martin’s Guide to…, etc
avatar for Liz Feldman

Liz Feldman

WGA-Winning Showrunner and Creator DEAD TO ME, 9JKL, 2 BROKE GIRLS, etc
avatar for Travon Free

Travon Free

Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning Writer, Comedian and Actor (FULL FRONTAL with Samantha Bee, THE DAILY SHOW, ANY GIVEN WEDNESDAY, etc)

Sunday April 11, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Main Stage
  Panel

11:30am PDT

PANEL: Selling Scripts: What Works and What Matters?
What gives a script that "it" factor? Learn what makes scripts attractive to buyers.
Speakers
avatar for Tom Dever

Tom Dever

and Independent Film Producer, Head of Writer Development for Coverfly
Tom Dever is the Director of Writer Development for Industry Arts, the parent company of ScreenCraft and Coverfly. He has been running competitions for the past three years and working with top writers to help them get signed and optioned. Since taking over, he has helped over 50... Read More →
avatar for David Boxerbaum

David Boxerbaum

Partner and Literary Agent, VERVE Talent & Literary Agency
avatar for Gaby McCormick

Gaby McCormick

Director of Development, Feature Films, Mandeville
avatar for Adam Kolbrenner

Adam Kolbrenner

Lit Entertainment Group, Manager/Producer
Adam Kolbrenner is the founder of Lit Entertainment Group, where he reps top creators including Dave Andron (SNOWFALL); Josh Campbell & Matt Stuecken (10 CLOVERFIELD LANE); Mikki Daughtry & Tobias Iaconis (THE CHILDREN, FIVE FEET APART); Craig Doyle (GROWN-ISH), and more. He produced... Read More →

Sunday April 11, 2021 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Main Stage
  Panel

1:00pm PDT

Panel: Writing with a Social Conscience
Join us for a discussion on how great film and television can address social issues and open minds, while entertaining millions.
Speakers
avatar for Ben Cory Jones

Ben Cory Jones

TV Writer and Showrunner (INSECURE, UNDERGROUND, BOOMERANG, etc)
avatar for Marissa Jo Cerar

Marissa Jo Cerar

Emmy, WGA-Nominated TV Writer and Showrunner (Upcoming WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT, THE HANDMAID’S TALE, 13 REASONS WHY, etc)
avatar for Liz Tigelaar

Liz Tigelaar

Emmy-nominated Creator, Showrunner and Exec. Producer, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE, CASUAL, LIFE UNEXPECTED
avatar for Damon Lindelof

Damon Lindelof

Award-winning writer-producer and the co-creator of LOST, THE LEFTOVERS and WATCHMEN

Sunday April 11, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Main Stage
  Panel

2:30pm PDT

VIP Keynote: JAY ROACH
Speakers
avatar for Jay Roach

Jay Roach

Golden Globe, Emmy and Peabody-winning Producer & Director (BOMBSHELL, GAME CHANGE, RECOUNT, TRUMBO, AUSTIN POWERS, MEET THE PARENTS, etc).

Sunday April 11, 2021 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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