Getting Your Scripts, Projects & Yourself Out There More, The Wisconsin Screenwriting Symposium

Co-sponsored by The Department of Communication Arts, and the International Screenwriters’ Association, the first annual Wisconsin Screenwriters’ Symposium is a convening of area storytellers, aspiring screenwriters, and film students for a series of workshops, panels, and career development events. Events include a panel on breaking into the business, an elevator pitch event, and a Screenwriting 101 workshop.
Panelists
Angie Gaffney - Angie Gaffney (she/her) is a film producer and entrepreneur in Chicago. She is fiercely dedicated to the art and business of independent storytelling, and has extensive experience in creative development, financing, and production. Her projects have screened at Sundance, SXSW, Cinequest, SeriesFest, Nashville, SCAD, and more. Recent films include Desire Lines by director Jules Rosskam, Single Car Crashes by director Brittani Ward, and the upcoming film Adult Children from writer Annika Marks. Angie is a member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA).
Michael Graf - Emmy Award winning commercial director, turned screenwriter, Michael Graf, was known in advertising for his “actor first, artful storytelling” style of directing. Likewise, his character-centric, story-driven style of writing has been making waves with recently optioned screenplay, The Last Indian War and Picket Charlie and Throwing Hammers, winning awards and top honors at festivals and screenplay competitions around the world. Graf, named a Top 25 Screenwriter To Watch by the International Screenwriters Association, is currently the Writer In Residence at the University of Wisconsin’s Institute For Discovery.
Max Timm - Professional writer, producer and script consultant, Timm is also the Director of Education for the International Screenwriters' Association. He also runs a personal coaching and development service, The Story Farm, which aims to develop writers and their material much like a studio executive or literary manager would, walking a writer through the drafting and rewriting process.
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The International Screenwriters’ Association is dedicated to providing a one-stop shop for creative needs of screenwriters around the globe. The ISA's web portal (www.networkisa.org) includes a wealth of information from writing gigs, classes, podcasts, production resources, pro industry tips and tricks, while the ever-expanding Development Slate provides a bridge for screenwriters to share their work and executives to view potential projects. With live events held in over sixteen cities around the globe, the ISA works to encourage, inspire and educate screenwriters and help push their careers forward.
The ISA was founded by independent filmmakers who understand that there are many different roads to success. We believe that everyone, from all walks of life, have stories to tell, each with a unique perspective and style. Our goal is to help you grow as a storyteller by honing your individual talent, sharpening your distinct voice, then guiding you to breakthrough to the biz. From working writers, hobbyists and enthusiasts alike, we want to inspire you to believe in yourself and encourage you to become the most authentic storyteller you can be.
Our focus starts with expert advice, mentors, classes, contests, feedback and more to help you develop and build up your profile. Then we give you the tools to showcase your accomplishments and get the attention of producers, directors, agents and other industry pros looking to option work. There are no limits to what you can accomplish with the ISA. Keep writing, growing and use every tool we have to offer. You'll find your unique path to success, and we'll help you get there.

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Good points! I'm a Brazilian writer and I don't have an agent. So I wrote my script in English. And I participate on festivals.