Winnie Holzman (Wicked, My So-Called Life) and Robin Schiff (Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion) host some of the most successful and interesting writers working for film and television in this annual talk-show-styled series. The series features screenings of the guests' work, followed by a 2 to 3 hour intensive interview focusing on the writer's creative process, with a refreshment intermission.
At the WGF/WGA offices, 7000 W 3rd Street, LA 90048 Screenings: Begin at various times, see below. Interviews: 7:30 - 10pm with refreshment break.
To purchase tickets for the entire series, please call 323-782-4692. Tickets to individual nights can be purchased below.
February 24: Matthew Weiner on Mad Men (pilot) - Screening: 6pm Get Tickets
March 3: Vince Gilligan on Breaking Bad (pilot) - Screening: 6pm Get Tickets
March 10: Callie Khouri on Thelma and Louise - Screening: 5pm Get Tickets
March 17: Laeta Kalogridis on Shutter Island - Screening - call 323-782-4692 ONLY if you have purchased tickets to the interview. Get Tickets
March 24: Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese on Zombieland - Screening: 5:35pm Get Tickets
March 31: Nancy Meyers on Something's Gotta Give - Screening: 5pm Get Tickets
Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to take an in-depth look at the process of writing (and the writer’s role in production) from film and television writers who have survived and thrived. By the end of the series you will have gained an insider’s knowledge of the way things work in Hollywood, how different writers approach their task and solve writing problems, and how productions come together. You might also, as previous attendees report they have done, make new friends and useful contacts, recharge your batteries and gain invaluable insights into how to further your career.
*Note that the program is subject to change and all speakers appear subject to availability.
ONLINE PRICES: $40 for a single class. $195 for the series of six. WGA members $180 (single class $35); Foundation donors and full-time students $150 (single ticket $30). Special discounts for donors of $250 or more. Call 323 782 4692 for details. Cost includes parking and mid-class light refreshment break.
DOOR PRICES: $50 for a single class. $200 for the series of six. WGA members $190 (single class $40); Full-time students $160 (single ticket $35). Donors please call 323 782 4692 for special discounts. Cost includes parking and mid-class light refreshment break.
NO REFUND, NO TRANSFER.
Purchase DVDs of past Anatomy of a Script series here.
BIOS:
Winnie Holzman Winnie Holzman was the creator of the one-hour TV drama, My So-Called Life. Prior to creating My So-Called Life, she was one of the writers of the groundbreaking series thirtysomething created by Marshall Herskovitz and Ed Zwick, with whom she worked more recently on the series Once And Again, (starring Sela Ward.) She is the co-author (with songwriter Stephen Schwartz) of the musical Wicked. Holzman played a bitter divorced person in the movie Jerry Maguire but in real life is married to character actor Paul Dooley. They have a daughter, Savannah.
Robin Schiff Robin Schiff has written, produced or directed many film and television projects over the years. She wrote the screenplay for and executive produced the 1997 cult hit Romy And Michele's High School Reunion starring Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino. Television highlights include the shows Grosse Pointe and Almost Perfect. She developed her comic voice as a member of The Groundlings improv comedy group. Robin is currently working on a musical version of Romy And Michele's High School Reunion. She is also writing on, and executive producing, the new ABC Family series 10 Things I Hate About You.
Special support provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
