Get comfortable ... it's therapy time! With screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup and writer-turned-therapist Phil Stark (Dude, Where's My Car?), we'll not only discuss the state of the industry but also the mindset needed to stay in the game. Perhaps, the biggest question for survival is, “Are you a screenwriter or a storyteller?” We'll discuss th…

If you have not yet learned about the most prominent, accessible, and talented publishing expert there is—the amazing Jane Friedman—you're in for a treat ... Pipeline exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman conducts a 1-on-1 conversation with Jane for a deep dive into publishing, her recent, chaotic A.I. adventures, as well as answers our audience's burning…

Southern Breeze Co-Regional Advisors of the acclaimed SCBWI answer your Kidlit questions. If you are dabbling in KidLit, Co-Regional Advisors Lisa Lowe Stauffer and Melissa Miles want you to know about SCBWI. The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators. A glo…

Screenwriting contests should not be a mystery. They should be another opportunity for writers to land representation and move their scripts (and career) forward. Understanding what contests do, how they actually work, and what types of scripts typically resonate is essential to any screenwriter looking to compete. Our Script Pipeline execs have as…

A special Town Hall event in which two top reps peel back the curtain into the attributes they look for in a potential client. Take out your notepads (digital or otherwise) and get ready for some insider advice ... Moderators Matt Misetich and Ruth Sabin of Script Pipeline will be joined by John Zaozirny (Bellevue) and Halle Mariner (IAG). [Recorde…

Whether a writer is up-and-coming or a pro, they need to know when to ask for feedback and how to handle receiving notes in order to elevate their stories and improve their craft. Join our panel discussion with Pipeline Execs Michael Owens and Matt Misetich, joined by Doug Richardson (Die Hard 2, Bad Boys, Hostage), and screenwriter Merridith Allen…

Symposium presents a robust one-on-one dialogue between Pipeline Exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and screenwriter and author Kevin Jones, whose debut novel, Black Tide, started as a screenplay. Join us as we explore the challenges and benefits of writing in multiple mediums. [Recorded September 7, 2022] After graduating from the University of Nevada…

Join screenwriting career coach, Lee Jessup, and Bellevue's literary manager, Jeff Portnoy, for a discussion about the post-strike state of the screenwriting industry to better prepare yourself for breaking into the new landscape of Hollywood. Get your questions answered live! [Recorded November 5, 2023] Lee Jessup: @LeeZJessup Jeff Portnoy: @jeff_…

In Symposium's One-on-One Town Hall series, Pipeline executives sit down for in-depth and personal conversations with our friends in publishing, screenwriting, and filmmaking. For our next session, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman speaks with New York Times best-selling author L. M. Elliott to unpack the layered process involved in creating accurate and r…

Just for the emerging TV writers ... a panel peeling back the curtain of a writer's room. What you should expect, how to prepare, and tips on breaking in and staying in. Part Q&A, and, of course, part therapy session. Moderated by Pipeline's Jeanne Bowerman and Matt Misetich with three stellar panelists ... Roni Brown @_RoniBrown Black Dynamite (Ad…

Whether you’re an author with a book to promote, or a writer seeking exposure as you navigate your journey, you may regard TikTok as a looming Gen Z storm cloud you can’t out-run. Luckily, it isn’t as dire as all that. Join Romi Moondi as she shares her uncomfortable but ultimately useful experience with TikTok, in the run-up to the release of her …

For our inaugural one-on-one session, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman dives into a candid discussion with multi-award-winning producer/director Lane Shefter Bishop, who CNN dubbed "The Book Whisperer." Lane wrote Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence: Advice from the Front Lines of Hollywood and is also the CEO of Vast Entertainment—the go-to book-to-scre…

Pipeline Executive Spike Scarberry chats with writer Bryce McLellan on how he went from Pipeline Pitch Contest winner, to developing a pilot with us, to creating the graphic novel Verge with Red5. [Recorded March 15, 2023] Bryce McLellan is a Writer, Director and Journalist based in Sydney, Australia. He's the creator of the comic Verge, published …

In this panel discussion, producers Beth Bruckner O'Brien and Sandra Leviton will give a behind-the-curtain perspective on what it takes to find, acquire, steam-roll, and eventually produce a great project—also some tips on what you can do to get your work into the proper hands (aka: producers). Leave no rock unturned … [Recorded October 19, 2022] …

A candid conversation on TV & film animation between two professionals who come from that imaginative world. Pipeline Exec Roni Brown will host a one-on-one discussion with Emmy Award Winner, Joshua Pruett. Topics will include everything you did not know about animation. OUR GUEST - Joshua Pruett: Emmy Award Winner Joshua Pruett is the only human b…

A Symposium Town Hall bringing us back to a fundamental of storytelling: hook the reader. Our Pipeline staff dig into the significance of those often-troubling first 5 pages—really the first impression of a script as a whole—and how to stand out to industry reviewing your material. Moderated by Pipeline Artists Editor-in-Chief Jeanne Veillette Bowe…

In this debut Town Hall debate, our Pipeline staff pulls back the curtains and lets the creative community in on our daily conversations surrounding the industry. Our opening topic focuses on one of the oldest debates still hotly discussed in screenwriting: is it all about structure or the "voice" of a writer? Script Pipeline Development Execs Spik…

It's time for a filmmaking reality check ... Our panelists share the hard truths about filmmaking at this free Symposium Town Hall. Whether an indie production or within the studio system, bringing a screenplay to life requires a multitude of mental and creative talents. Panelists: Doug Richardson (Die Hard 2, Bad Boys) @byDougRich Kay Tuxford (The…

For those who need help finding a writing routine or are deadline-driven writers, this one is for you. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman sits down with Grant Faulkner, writer and Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). They explore not only the famous annual writing challenge, but also how to navigate the unpredictable life of a wri…