I am happy to announce that Stage 32 has secured a $10 discount for the Great American Pitchfest's exclusive, all encompassing seminar, YOUR CAREER IN A DAY. 15 speakers, 9 hours, a lifetime of information.

I will be speaking at the event and very much look forward to meeting all attending Stage 32 members face to face.

Here's some more information on the amazing, diverse collection of talent Signe Olynyk, founder of The Great American PitchFest has enlisted for this unique event.

About Your Career in a Day

Immerse yourself in 15 half hour power sessions, designed to have you feeling inspired, enlightened, and ready to pursue your career. $120 gets you all the tools you need in one career launching package. Includes a box lunch.

Conference Schedule

Genre & Concept with Jeff Lyons

9:00am - 9:30am

Every screenplay starts with a concept. Learn how to determine whether your story is screenplay worthy, and how to use genre to launch your career. Learn 'what' to write to attract producers and agents to your work.

Characters with TBA

9:30am - 10:00am

The best stories come from great characters. Learn how to create memorable characters to engage your audience and propel your story forward.

Dialogue with Pilar Alessandra

10:00am - 10:30am

The rhythm and tone of your movie is determined, not just by what the characters say, but how they say it. Learn how to give sizzle to your dialogue, and make your characters come to life through their words.

BREAK

10:30am - 11:00am

Screenplay Structure with Jose Silerio

11:00am - 11:30am

Blake Snyder redefined structure and set the industry on fire with new terminology and humor in his popular, industry standard 'Save The Cat' book series. Learn what story beats need to happen in your story, on what pages, and when with Master Cat, Jose Silerio. Have your characters experience their own 'Dark Night of the Soul', 'Fun and Games', 'Finale', and other crucial moments in your script, and you too will be a master at screenplay structure.

Theme with Ruth Atkinson

11:30am - 12:00pm

Find the heart of your story by discovering theme. Writers often find this aspect of their work the most difficult to explore, many times because of the personal issues they need to explore to do so. Take away the intimidation and pressure, as Ruth shows you how to find the theme in your scripts, and helps to elevate your work from good to great.

Endings with ** **Pamela Jaye Smith

12:00pm - 12:30pm

A script's strengths, weaknesses, successes, and failures are all revealed in the Third Act. Wow your audience when you learn Pamela Jaye Smith was a ghost the whole time.

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12:30pm - 12:45pm

WORKING LUNCH

Agents & Managers with Lee Jessup

12:45pm - 1:15pm

Once your script is bulletproof, you may want representation to help build your career. What makes a good rep? How do you fire a bad one? As a Career Consultant for industry professionals, Lee helps you to understand whether you need a manager or an agent, why, and what they can do for you and your career.

Networking with Richard Botto

1:15pm - 1:45pm

The film and television business is all about relationships. Learn how to master your networking skills and make crucial contacts to further your career. Stage32.com's Richard Botto helps you learn how to fill up your virtual Rolodex.

No / Low Budget Filmmaking with Mark Stolaroff

1:45pm - 2:15pm

Mark Stolaroff is the master of no budget filmmaking, and his popular 'No Budget Film School' is often taught to packed rooms and standing only audiences. Learn how you can take control of your own career by writing material you can produce yourself on a limited budget.

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2:15pm - 2:30pm

Protect Yourself: Always Use A Contract with Timothy DeBaets

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Do I need a contract to co-write a script with my writing partner? Someone wants to option my script - what do I do next? I just read this book and want to adapt it - how do I get the rights? Join attorney Timothy DeBaets as he shares his legal wisdom with writers on how they can best protect themselves and their careers.

Pitching with Carole Kirschner

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Tell your story in 90 pages, then pitch it in 90 seconds. Next to your script, the most valuable sales tool in your arsenal is the pitch. As a former executive at Stephen Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, Carole Kirschner demystifies the process and takes the terror out of pitching.

Rewrite Like A Pro with Corey Mandell

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Writing is the fun, REwriting is the work. Learn the best way to handle notes, suggestions and flawed stories with Corey Mandell.

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4:00pm - 4:30pm

TransMedia presented by TransVergence with Houston Howard

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Television, webisodes, comic books, video games, interactive mysteries, books... the list goes on. Writing isn't just about writing a screenplay or television show anymore, and your opportunities as a writer grow as the technology advances. Learn what all the fuss is about and why you should be excited about what this means to your career as a writer.

Marketing & Follow Up with Melody Jackson

5:00pm - 5:30pm

You've gotten that script request and sent your work into the world. Now what? Melody Jackson helps you to strategize a solid marketing and followup plan, to help you track your career and get the results you are after.

Improv For Writers with David & Jen Skelly

5:30pm - 6:00pm

Round up your day of classes with this high energy, dynamic duo and a healthy dose of inspiration. Learn exercises to bring life to your characters, energy to your scenes, and workout your writer's brain so that you can write your best work.

When & Where

Marriott Burbank Hotel & Convention Center

2500 North Hollywood Way

Burbank, California 91505

Saturday, June 1st
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM