This session focuses on the core elements that make a screenplay work, including character arcs, story progression, structure, and emotional rhythm. It reinforces a central truth of filmmaking: strong stories are the foundation of every successful film.
When Crime Fiction Goes Hollywood
Charlaine Harris, Chelsea Cain, Derek Haas, Dr. Robin Cook, and Joseph Finder share their experiences in Hollywood, discussing what it’s like to see their characters come alive on the big screen and how the process of adaptation transforms storytelling.
