Frank, Scott

Saddle up yer horse, harness your writing weapon, and get ready for an exploration of the great Western frontier. Truly a quintessential American genre, the art of the Western requires true grit so you can navigate the good, the bad, and the ugly in your writing. Come learn the ropes and lasso the truth about the common pitfalls to avoid, world-building techniques to embrace, and how to craft a story that could survive any shoot-out.

Scott Frank is a writer’s writer, someone even the most successful scribe can turn to for inspiration. With a bulletproof and ever-growing body of work, including Out of Sight(for which he was nominated for an Academy Award®), Minority Report, Get Shorty, The Interpreter, Marley & Me, The Lookout, The Wolverine, Little Man Tate, A Walk Among the Tombstones, and Logan, Frank has made a name for himself, not for any gimmick or oddity, but simply for being damn good. Take part in this conversation as Frank explores the changing industry, his process for creating blockbuster films, and future endeavors.

Grab a drink from the bar and join veteran filmmakers John August and Craig Mazin for a special late night recording of their incredibly informative screenwriting podcast, Scriptnotes. August, Mazin, and special guests will discuss craft and career, complete with audience questions, and other surprises.

What does it take to forge a strong collaboration? Join this candid conversation with Lindsay Doran, Scott Frank, and Craig Mazin on how to be a writer that producers love, and vice versa, as well as the inevitable hardships that go hand-in-hand with trusting others with your fate.