Held each year to engage filmmakers and screenwriters alike, the conference will educate new and experienced screenwriters on the state of the art today.
NOTE: In 2021 and 22, due to COVID-19, we held a FULL DAY ONLINE symposium. This year, if COVID allows, we're planning a hybrid, LIVE/online conference. In the wake of the pandemic, many conferences have been canceled. We KNOW this is concerning for writers but we have COMMITTED to bring you the best conference available that you can attend from anywhere in the world!
Much more than JUST a writers' Conference:
With our SPECIAL WRITER'S PASS you get a day-long writing summit, learning to screenwrite in an intimate setting from top pros, PLUS A LAVISH AWARDS CEREMONY and, should you desire, an ENTIRE FILM FEST! Again, this conference is part of a larger film festival that you are GREENLIT to attend (The Sacramento International Film Festival).
The Awards:
Think you are ready for recognition for your work? Get recognized in front of a jury including the Godfather of American Screenwriting, Lew Hunter. Lew leads a group to analyze screenplays in 3 categories:
1) FEATURE SCREENPLAY (DRAMATIC)
This category recognizes full-length screenplays (70-150 pages or a one to three-hour-long film) that are NOT comedies. Almost any genre can fit in this category: Science Fiction, Thrillers, Horror, etc.
2) FEATURE SCREENPLAY (COMEDY)
This category recognizes full-length screenplays (70-150 pages or a one to three-hour-long film) that are specifically comedies.
3) SHORT SCREENPLAY (COMEDY or DRAMATIC)
This category is for screenplays that are 30 pages or a 30-minute or shorter film. Any genre is welcome!