April Kelly covers the fundamentals of screenwriting, from scene length and subplot structure to shaping a screenplay for strong dramatic impact. This session offers clear, practical guidance for building a script that works on the page and on screen.
Building Believable Characters From the Inside Out
Baron R. Birtcher leads Barbara W. Bailey, Jane Bock, Matthew John Meagher, and Shirley B. Garrett in a discussion on building memorable characters. They explore backstory, motivation, and the subtle details that bring fictional people to life.




