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STORYWISE SEMINARS – GETTING TO THE NEXT STEP
Jen Grisanti Consultancy announces "Storywise Seminars".
The September seminar was a huge success. We started the day with an excercise for the participants to describe a life identifying moment that turned their world upside down and helped them to find or strengthen their creative voice. The stories were amazing! Next we discussed the nuts and bolts of story structure in television and and film. I shared my personal experience with Aaron Spelling and many other great mentors and the lessons I learned from them. We discussed what you can do to make your scripts stand out. Other topics covered included what are the best television scripts to write according to the surveys that went out to agents, managers and executives, what books have the best information on story, what makes a writer/director meeting memorable, what are the best ways to get your material out there, what do agents/managers look for when signing a writer/director and what is the best way to network.
The guest speakers were BRILLIANT. Gaylyn Fraiche, VP of Martin Chase Productions started it off with giving valuable information on the feature world and what the current market is on buying scripts. Next, Elisa Roth, Sr. VP of Drama Programs from Universal Media Studios, had everyone in stitches with her take on Development process in television and how it all works. Glen Mazzara, Executive Producer/Showrunner on CRASH, was simply brilliant. He really connected with everyone through revealing information about his personal journey that led him to where he is. Glen taught them about learning how to tell their own story. The humor Glen added to his story really made the day end in a very strong way.
TESTIMONIALS FROM THE SEMINAR
Jennifer Grisanti brings an abundance of hard-to-get information and advise on the business and technique of writing for screen and television; all delivered with her extremely attractive and approachable personality. Attended by already-successful and newbie writers alike, Grisanti's Storywise Seminar attracts some of the industry's top executives as speakers, which makes this a must-attend event for both trade craft and networking. I highly recommend this for both professionals and newcomers.
Gato Scatena - VP Marketing - InkTip.com
Jennifer Grisanti's "Storywise Seminar" is a gift no writer, director or creative executive should deny themselves. The inaugural session was inspiring, moving, uplifting, and life affirming. Jen's approach to the work is intelligent, thoughtful and real. The guest speakers were gracious, informative and truly interested in us. The day was, in a word, amazing and I advise anyone who is serious about their craft to get on the list for the next seminar!
James Bontempo - Co-Writer of the Award Winning play, "A Place at Forest Lawn"
With the "Storywise Seminar," Jen unlocks key elements to the process of scriptwriting. In just one day, she presents a rich array of essential materials, guiding the writer through definitive discoveries about our stories. Her selection of engaging industry professionals revealed inside tips and tales, and her workbook offers a toolbox full of resources. This event uncovers Jen's unique approach, inspiring and motivating the writer to transform the written page.
Roberta Cruger - Writer
Jen's first story seminar set the bar high for her future seminars: it was tremendous! She brought the day-long event to life with the story of her journey in this business and by reminding us of our own unique inspiration that brings us to the page day in and day out. Jen then infused the day with crucial information about the creative chalenges and rewards of being a professional writer and director; and the fabulous TV and film executives she brought in shared generously their insight about what it takes to work in this industry. Jen -- a passionate advocate for stories and those of us who tell them -- truly delivers.
