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WGFestival 2021: Virtually In-Person

David Wappel

Screenwriter
Los Angeles, CA

davidwappel.com

Hi! I'm a screenwriter in LA, attending the AFF for my first time as a Semifinalist in the HUMANITAS Originals category with my spec feature, The Last Farm.

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10:00am PST

In Conversation with Aaron SorkinJoe Neumaier • Aaron Sorkin • Amazon Studios

11:00am PST

The Craft of Writing and Directing Your Own Projects, hosted by Final DraftPhil Galasso • Justin Chon • Sian Heder • Final Draft

12:00pm PST

Research Methods with Steven KnightLauren O'Connor • Steven Knight

1:00pm PST

Fellowship Prep: How to Land a Spot in a Writing ProgramBenjamin-Shalom Rodriguez • Melissa Marlette • Jen Vestuto • Danielle Iman

2:00pm PST

First Impressions: How to Book and Nail MeetingsChristina Walker

3:00pm PST

Master Class on World Building with DUNE, hosted by AMPAS Education InitiativesVanessa Taylor • Eric Roth • Jon Spaihts • Denis Villeneuve

4:00pm PST

Perfecting the Pitch Zoom WebinarBilly Ray

5:00pm PST

In Conversation with Barry JenkinsLarry Andries • Barry Jenkins • Amazon Studios

2:00pm PST

Fundamentals of The Comedy Pilot: An Interactive Hour with Brent Forrester Dynasty Typewriter at The Hayworth TheaterBrent Forrester

3:30pm PST

Showrunner Sessions: Writing Drama, presented by HBO Max Dynasty Typewriter at The Hayworth TheaterStacey Wilson Hunt • Jennifer Schuur • Patrick Somerville • Susan Soon He Stanton • HBO Max

5:00pm PST

Showrunner Sessions: Writing Comedy, presented by HBO Max Dynasty Typewriter at The Hayworth TheaterLarry Wilmore • Jeff Schaffer • Paul W. Downs • Chris Kelly • Lauren Ashley Smith • Prentice Penny • HBO Max