Featured Video – Writing Science-Fiction & Fantasy

January 1, 2026

Science-fiction and fantasy screenwriters share behind-the-scenes insight into the craft of storytelling, writing, and navigating the entertainment industry.

This lively panel discussion covers:

Practical tips for writing in sci-fi and fantasy genres
How to bring original stories to life on screen
Behind-the-scenes perspectives on the creative and professional journey from early projects to major productions

The discussion is followed by a Q&A with the audience, offering direct guidance from accomplished writers.

Guest Speakers:

Charlie Paralapnides & Vlas Paralapnides – Immortals, In Development: Hell to Pay, Live Bet, Death Note
Jimmy Diggs – Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager
Mark Fergus – Iron Man, Children of Men, Cowboys & Aliens, In Production: Akira
George Clayton Johnson – Ocean’s Eleven, Logan’s Run, Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Dante Harper – Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2012), In Development: Gunsmoke, Isaac Asimov’s Foundation, We Mortals Are
Michael Engel — Panel Moderator