Sebastian Twardosz - Partner, Circus Road Films

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Sebastian Twardosz is currently a partner in Circus Road Films after working in development at Paramount, and at Touchstone, the TV division of Disney and ABC. Jason Mirch is the Stage 32 Director of Script Services, producer, writer and the former Head of Feature and Television Development and Production at Image Nation Abu Dhabi, where he helped in the development of FLIGHT, THE HELP, THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL, and CONTAGION, among others. Full Bio »

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Sebastian is currently a partner in Circus Road Films after working in development at Paramount, and at Touchstone, the TV division of Disney and ABC.We'll discuss the business + a live Q&A!

What You'll Learn

Stage 32's Jason Mirch leads a 1 hour conversation with Sebastian Twardosz, Partner in Circus Road Films, discussing the best ways to break in as a writer, what genres and contests to focus your efforts on, how the industry is changing, and much more before taking live questions from the Writers' Room members.

About Your Instructor

Sebastian Twardosz is currently a partner in Circus Road Films after working in development at Paramount, and at Touchstone, the TV division of Disney and ABC.

Jason Mirch is the Stage 32 Director of Script Services, producer, writer and the former Head of Feature and Television Development and Production at Image Nation Abu Dhabi, where he helped in the development of FLIGHT, THE HELP, THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL, and CONTAGION, among others.

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