American Screenwriting Conference

Founded in 2004 by Dr. Lew Hunter, Dean Emeritus of the UCLA Screenwriting program, The American Screenwriters Conference is the premier discussion of its kind where award-winning screenwriters learn the art and business of screenwriting in an intimate setting.

Not a giant tradeshow, the American Screenwriters Conference allows up-close and personal contact with our speakers and screenwriters to form long-lasting bonds and facilitate better learning.

Accepted screenwriters receive Laurels indicating they are an OFFICIAL SELECTION. More than just bragging rights, this designation confers on the holder the 'seal of approval' from the ONLY screenwriting conference created by the late Dr. Lew Hunter of UCLA Screenwriting, (The "Godfather" of American Screenwriting).

In addition to this association, ACCEPTED screenwriters receive the opportunity to attend our conference by purchassing our highly discounted SPECIAL WRITER'S PASS for the day-long summit, learning to write in an intimate setting from top pros.

The conference covers important topics like character building, pitching, story development, and marketing. Last year's event was led by acclaimed screenwriter/actor Richard Broadhurst (One Life To Live) and featured screenwriter David Aguilar (Matlock, SWAT) and Writer/Director Mark S. Allen (Don't Answer).

This screenwriter pass also includes an AWARDS CEREMONY, PLUS AN ENTIRE 3_DAY FILM FESTIVAL! The conference is attached to the Sacramento International Film Festival. The Festival, celebrating its 31st year, is a 3 day cinema treat for film enthusiasts and filmmakers, having featured Academy Award winning films like Slumdog Millionaire and industry guests like Academy Award Winner, Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple).

We feel strongly that by exposing screenwriters to the process of filmmaking, we can enhance their writing immeasurably. For this reason the ALL ACCESS Festival pass is ADDED to the screenwriter conference at NO CHARGE.