Sparling, Chris, 1977-

Sure, we all know how essential good characters can be to a good story, but what about the setting? The INT/EXT of a screenplay can play just as important of a role, and some writers have made the unique choice to set their story in a single location. Join this panel for an exploration of the benefits and challenges of shooting in one location, how to approach setting as a character, and the ways it can inform the world, rules, and tone of a film.

Money isn’t the only thing separating the style and content of massive studio efforts and intimate indie productions. Finding a way to make the voice of the storyteller ring through in these seemingly opposite worlds can be difficult, but it is possible! Join panelists who have dabbled in both indie and studio worlds.

Take off your reading glasses and join this discussion on the writer's relationship with "the fine print". Covering contractual agreements, options, and basic legal advice, this is your opportunity to seek counsel without having to sign on the dotted line.

Take off your reading glasses and join this discussion on the writer's relationship with "the fine print". Covering contractual agreements, options, and basic legal advice, this is your opportunity to seek counsel without having to sign on the dotted line.