Aron Eli Coleite (Spiderwick Chronicles; Atlas)

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Gordon Smith (Pluribus)

Writer/director Gordon Smith (Pluribus; Better Call Saul) discusses what gives Pluribus legs, story as algorithm, a non-mystery mystery, some great directing advice that's really storytelling advice, parsing notes, getting sand in your eyes, and more.THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLE ...  Show more

Craig Brewer (Song Sung Blue)

Writer/director Craig Brewer (Song Sung Blue; Hustle and Flow; Dolemite Is My Name) discusses making a narrative out of the Song Sung Blue documentary, how it's autobiographical, finding career inspiration in Amadeus, his writing process, "The Shelf," non-musical musicals, the be ...  Show more

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