Scriptwriters Network

Friday Night Drinks is a networking group that meets the first Friday of every month. It started as a way for TV and feature writers to meet one another and has evolved into so much more. An urban oasis — a sociable sanctuary of hospitality — X bar provides a welcomed escape for Century City’s […]

Writers will sometimes have characters fill a pre-determined “mold” with little thought about the character’s background. Marilyn’s class helps screenwriters contemplate both their characters stated goals and their hidden interior motivations, and provide layers for the actor that deepen his understanding of the character. Topics covered: Process of creating an interesting character Interesting characters in […]

What do you need to become a successful feature screenwriter? An Agent? Manager? Lawyer? Producer? Director? Financier? Studio Exec? Find out how to make the film system work for you in 2011 with this operational seminar that demystifies the key components to a writer’s success. Victioria Wisdom recently became a manager/producer setting up the thriller […]

Screenwriters are increasingly required to act as bona fide producers in today’s marketplace. Furthermore, the onus is also on many writers to produce their own films rather than waiting for their scripts to be sold. This discussion will give an overview of various funding models available to produce films. Independent feature film producer Franco Sama […]