"Finding the human story inside history, the art of invisible tension, and why a meteorologist became the most important person in World War II."
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What to expect on October 4 at the DGA:
Doors at 9. By 10 you’re sitting in front of Mary Pender
from WME, Craig Gering from CAA and Kailey Marsh of the Blood List — the hour most writers never get to be in the room for, and we put it first on purpose.
11:30, three showrunners from entirely different backgrounds: Sam Esmail, Soo Hugh,
Meredith Scardino. Mr. Robot, Pachinko, Girls5eva.
After lunch, four Academy Award-winning screenwriters on
one stage — John Patrick Shanley, Kenneth Lonergan,
Alexander Dinelaris, Geoffrey Fletcher.
Then at 3:30, Phil Lord and Chris Miller close the day.
Two networking breaks, because half the reason people come is who they end up sitting next to.
No guild card.
No industry badge.
Anyone can buy a ticket.
Sunday, October 4 · Directors Guild Theater, 110 W 57th St
In person or streaming from anywhere · Tickets from $149
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"What this conversation keeps returning to is the relationship between constraint and creativity. The "SNL" schedule, the three-minute limit, the modular shooting style: all of it is constraint, and all of it, in Wilkime's hands, becomes permission to be decisive and to trust your gut. The Coen Brothers sensibility he wants to bring to feature films is already visible in the pre-tape work. It has always been there."
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Another point, YOU ARE NOT ALONE:
Everybody is still scared. Self-doubt and impostor feelings show up in ten of the eleven panel conversations we’ve had. These are people with Academy Awards! If they can be unsure of themselves, so can you. Push through it. #scriptchat
Another point, YOU ARE NOT ALONE:
Everybody is still scared. Self-doubt and impostor feelings show up in ten of the eleven panel conversations we’ve had. These are people with Academy Awards! If they can be unsure of themselves, so can you. Push through it. #scriptchat
I'm not saying Jeanne, Sadie, and I plumbed the depths of Hollywood script acquisitions from 1991 to 2025, and discovered heretofore unknown secrets to empower your spec scripts ... but we came close! Thanks, J and S, for a fun hour of informative jibber jabber!
As a screenwriter, you cannot control who buys what ... who green lights what ... who says "yes" ... who says "no" ... who calls you back ... who ghosts you. The only thing you can control is this: Your writing. Pen. Paper. Fingers. Keyboard. They can't take that away from you.
"Growing up with muscular dystrophy, severe scoliosis and compromised lung function, the New Jersey native had survived major back surgery that almost killed him, along with serious health complications. Acting and comedy were passions, but he never imagined he'd have enough time to turn them into a career."
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Since our debut release in July with Hail Holy Queens, we've been blessed with wonderful reviews from established authors and readers, and we couldn't be more grateful. 🙏🙏🙏
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Again, thanks to @ScriptPipeline for sponsoring the gift membership in my Patreon Program. Their 2026 First Look Project contest deadline is Sept. 30th. For details, go here. scriptpipeline.com/contest/f…
"Conflict should not be mistaken for dysfunction. When rooted in mutual trust and respect, it’s often a healthy indicator of investment and care in a project. While some conflicts turn into nasty power struggles, disagreements within solid relationships can be constructive."
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