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2007 NATIONAL SCREENWRITERS’ CONFERENCE HOLDING ONTO YOUR VISION
Hosted by the Australian Writers' Guild and with the generous support of Film Victoria, Australian Film Commission and NSW Film and Television Office the 2007 National Screenwriters' Conference Holding Onto Your Vision provides a unique opportunity to bring together rAustralia’s leading screenwriters and industry professionals.
The National Screenwriters’ Conference aims to:
• Bring Australia’s leading screenwriters together
• Develop creative, professional and commercial partnerships
• Foster creativity and innovation
• Discuss current industry trends and developments
• Consider the creative processes and market realities for writers
• Identify and exploit future opportunities
Conference sessions will deal with craft; local and global production environments; case studies of Australian and overseas work across film, television and new media. Beyond the sessions there will be networking opportunities and social events; micro-mentorships; and small round table sessions to find out what presenters and networks really want. The NSC brings writers and key industry professionals together to explore their craft and design their future.
Guest speakers include Tim Ferguson Shock Jock, Doug Anthony All Stars, Don't Forget your Toothbrush; Richard Frankland The Circuit, Blue Heelers, Harry's War; Michael Goldenberg Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Contact, Peter Pan; Greg Haddrick MDA, The Society Murders, The Magic Pudding; Bill Lawrence Scrubs, Spin City; Kelly Lefever The Circuit, Prisoner, Blue Heelers, All Saints, Something in the Air; Greg McLean Wolf Creek, Rogue; Jan Sardi Shine, Love's Brother, The Notebook; Fred Schepisi Last Orders, Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith, Evil Angels; Roger Simpson Halifax f.p., Good Guys Bad Guys, Stingers; and Keith Thompson Clubland, Lockie Leonard, Battle of Long Tan, Small Claims.
Forward thinking, inspirational and challenging, Holding Onto Your Vision provides a forum for discussion and looks towards a future where Australian screenwriters are positioned at the heart of the industry.
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