A strong script works as a unified whole. Richard Walter offers an inside look at what Hollywood expects from professional screenwriters, breaking down structure, character, and story cohesion. This session focuses on refining scripts so every element supports the core narrative and meets real industry standards.
Bringing Back Noir: Why it Never Really Died
Frank Wheeler Jr., John Richter, Mike Dennis, Peter Farris, Robert Downs, and Thomas Kaufman explore why noir continues to resonate with readers. They discuss the genre’s moral complexity, its evolution over time, and the writers and stories fueling its modern...




