“Yes, You Can” hosted by Catherine Tarr, a 19-year veteran of Creative Artists Agency and in-house Story Editor. Tarr will feature inspirational advice on turning the craft of writing into a successful career.
“Keep the Reader Reading-Fatal Errors Writers Make” hosted by William Akers, author of “Your Screenplay Sucks! 100 Ways To Make It Great” and a Lifetime Member of the WGA. Akers will share how to keep the attention of agents and producers and avoid common mistakes and pitfalls.
“Adapting a Non-fiction Book” hosted by screenwriters and directors of the movie “I Love You Phillip Morris,” John Requa and Glenn Ficarra (“Bad Santa”), along with Steve McVicker (author of the book which was the basis for the film) and Far Shariat (NBC’s “Life” and “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind”) the film’s producers, to discuss the process of turning a non-fiction book into a feature film.
The Psychological Perils of Screenwriting hosted by Craig Mazin (The Specials, Scary Movie 3, Scary Movie 4) with Dan Weiss (The Game, I Am Legend 2, Game of Thrones - all in production), Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi (Clash of the Titans, Aeon Flux, Crazy/Beautiful, Bug) and Ted Griffin (Ocean's Eleven, Matchstick Men, Ravenous). Mazin will take participants through the battles screenwriters face with both the blank page and themselves, including procrastination, self-doubt, criticism, deadlines, distractions, creative block and other obstacles.
“Your Team: How Screenwriters Work Daily with Agents, Managers and Lawyers” hosted by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt (“Wanted” “3:10 to Yuma” “2 Fast, 2 Furious”). Hass and Brandt will be joined by their agent Jeff Gorin, their manager and producer Andrew Deane and entertainment attorney Adam Kaller, to give aspiring screenwriters an insider’s view of the inner-workings of the Hollywood machine.
Survivor: How to Keep Your Career Alive in a Rough Business hosted by Linda Lichter, one of the most successful and respected attorneys in entertainment. Lichter has worked on hits such as Finding Neverland, the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Quantum of Solace, Little Miss Sunshine, Babel, Juno. The panel will include a discussion with three of Lichter’s clients David Franzoni (Gladiator, Amistad, Citizen Cohn), Linda Woolverton (Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland [post-production]), Terry Rossio (Shrek,the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and The Mask of Zorro) and Ted Elliot.
"Music in the Movies" luncheon hosted by 821 Entertainment Group President, Anastasia Brown ("Billy: The Early Years," "August Rush"and "Taken") will feature advice from top music supervisors for songwriters, composers, artists and publishers hoping to tap into the world of song placement in television and film as well as opportunities for individuals to submit music for placement in upcoming projects. Joining Brown, will be Music Supervisor, Julia Michels("Marley and Me," "Sex and the City: The Movie" and "The Devil Wears Prada"), Music Supervisor, Julianne Jordan ("Hotel for Dogs," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" and "Fools Gold"), Music Supervisor, Dana Sano ("Two Lovers," "Dan in Real Life" and "Shoot 'Em Up"), NBC Vice President of Music Creative Services, Alicen Catron Schneider ("Heroes, "Trauma" and "Caprica"), Music Supervisor, Darren Higman ("Shark Tale," "Two Weeks Notice" and "State of the Union") and music journalist/critic, Phil Gallo.
The Audience as Mark: Conning an Audience Without Leaving Them Feeling Swindled hosted by Ted Griffin(Ocean's Eleven, Matchstick Men, Ravenous) with Alec Berg (Writer/Executive Producer of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld, Cat in the Hat, Euro Trip, Late Night with Conan O’Brien), Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Black Snake Moan, $5 Cover) and Craig Mazin (The Specials, Scary Movie 3, Scary Movie 4).
Producing in the 21st Century aka I Should Have Been a Lawyer hosted by Marty Bowen, featuring Celine Rattray and Todd Garner
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