The Screenwriting Conference in Santa Fe (SCSFe)

Feedback From Our Attendees

Feedback From Our Mentors & Faculty

You guys were INCREDIBLE!! What a marvelous conference... and great students! Just loved it!!! I'd love to come back next year.
Sharon Y. Cobb - Over a dozen sold screenplays, Who's Who in Entertainment, lecturer at UCLA and the WGA

It's good to see people writing stories they know, set in places they know, instead of just writing for the market. It was refreshing.
Daniel Pyne - The Sum of All Fears, Fracture, The Manchurian Candidate, Any Given Sunday

Immersion in the craft under the blue skies of Santa Fe -- what could be nicer.
Terry Borst - Midnight Run Around, Private War

It's not the teaching of theory; Its the real stuff, offered in a human-scale, give and take atmosphere.
Gerald DiPego - The Forgotten, Phenomenon, Angel Eyes, Instinct, Message in a Bottle

I hear a lot of good feedback from satisfied writers. It stood out from other conferences by focusing on the craft, and I think people liked that.
Christopher Vogler - Author, The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers

I don't know what you could improve -- In fact, this was one of the savviest, people-friendliest, most-fun-per-minute conferences I've ever been involved with.
Billy Mernit - Author, Writing the Romantic Comedy

An ideal learning and sharing environment for screenwriters of evey stripe. The air's a little thin [7,000'], but the good ideas -- and great times -- come thick and fast! The only thing I found harder to do than breathe was leave.
John Vorhaus - Author, The Comedy Toolbox

A superb experience.
Ian Abrams - Undercover Blues

Hang in there. The screenwriters of the world need you.
Wendy Jane Henson - Author, Screewriting: The First Six Steps

Very well run, good group of people. Everyone seems to have left happy and fulfilled, so congrats on a terrific conference.
Danny Rubin - Groundhog Day

Hollywood comes to Santa Fe. Why go there when you can come here? The SCSFe Experience is intimate. No mob scenes. No chaos. No BS.
Larry N Stouffer - SCSFe Founder/Executive Director

Every day was a moment.
Joan Tewkesbury - Nashville

It was a smashing success! A fantastic job of pulling together a conference that will surely be well-remembered by all who attended. Here's to another great one.
Lou Grantt - Publisher, Hollywood Scriptwriter

Beautifully organized plus great fun in a beautiful location.
Linda Seger - Author, How to Make a Good Script Great, and many others

Extraordinarily well-conceived, the Screenwriting Conference at Santa Fe is a brilliantly dynamic, smart and effective venue for screenwriters and professionals to come together and interact meaningfully. Larry Stouffer is the architect and the result is a mastermind of top-tier professionals, extremely committed writers, massively valuable learning and relationships.
Gary Goldstein - Producer, Pretty Woman

I'm impressed! An amazingly well-organized conference. I think I got as much out of it as my students. And what views! Kudos and thanks for a weekend I'll never forget.
Aaron Mendelsohn - Air Bud, Change of Heart, Chapter Zero

It was an embarrassment of riches.
Chris DeVore - The Elephant Man

This is far and above the best screenwriting conference I've been to.
Kate McCullah Lutz - Legally Blonde

I loved being a part of your wonderful conference. I'm sure it will be a big hit for years to come. And all in Portland are jealous of my Conference T-shirt!
Cynthia Whitcomb - Buffalo Girls, plus 25 produced screenplays

Feedback From Our Producers

I was pleasantly surprised and pleased with the amount of interesting material presented to me during the pitch sessions by the attendees. I left with a good assortment of material to review. I would love to attend again!
Kate McCallum - VP Development, Western Sandblast

A place for good writers looking to be great.
Strath Hamilton - Producer, TriCoast Studios

The Screenwriting Conference in Santa Fe provides an in-depth learning environment, an easy-going marketing experience, and an enthusiastic atmosphere that makes me want to come back every year.
Andrew Deane - Producer/Manager, Immortal Entertainment

You put together a terrific conference. Thanks for everything.
Morris Ruskin - President, Shoreline Entertainment

A truly rewarding convergence of writer and producer, fostering inspiration and education for the artist and the professional in us all.
Matthew Seigel - Producer, Wide Awake, Inc.

The level of professionalism in both the running of the conference and the attendees made for a rewarding experience. It was a pleasure to share my knowledge and to encourage more writers into the business of movie making. Thank you for hosting me.
Winship Cook - Creative Associate, Edward S. Feldman Company

Feedback From Our Attendees

Mega-congratulations on creating a super-terrific event that was both fun and educational.
John Tollett & Robin Williams - Santa Fe, NM

I should have attended the live readings, but was so excited by the Producer wanting to read my first script, I forgot about them.
John Weitz - Albequerque, NM

The conference is probably the best planned and executed I have ever attended - and I have attended well in excess of 100 during my career.
Mark Money - Albuquerque, NM

The advice and contacts [are] invaluable! A straightforward, well-planned approach.
David J. McGee - Auburn, CA

Congratulations on another brilliant Conference.
Vicki Osborn - Mesa, AZ

This Conference is for ANYONE who has ever considered writing for the screen. It will motivate you, inspire you and prepare you for everything out there.
Kahlin Kelly - Daytona Beach, FL

The best thing about the conference was the in-depth quality teaching.
Arthur Kanegis - San Diego, CA

Exceeded my expectations.
Chris Redish - Phoenix, AZ

It was a wonderful experience, and that would not have happened without all the great planning and execution.
Joan Green - Durango, CO

I loved everything about the conference. What a wonderful bunch of people you rounded up for Mentors and speakers. Each had much to offer, and were open and giving.
Maggie TerryViale - Phoenix, AZ

I'm already telling people to go next year.
Carolyn Pizzuti - Aurora, OR

I learned more practical stuff in two hours than I did in one year at NYU.
Eric Schneider - Santa Fe, NM

By far the best screenwriting conference I've ever attended. I plan to attend for years to come.
Kate Bergquist - Tempe, AZ

Never did a tagline ("Chances are you'll meet someone who will change your life") ring so true.
Jim Spivey - Brooklyn, NY

This is one of the best conferences I've attended, and I've been to many over the years. Your overall structure of each day is effective and insightful. Your staff is courteous, helpful, and fun. Well done!
Mary Huckstep - Fallbrook, CA

Wow!
Susan R. Pecastaing-Miller - Albuquerque, NM

The whole experience was electric and full of information.
Paul Klatt - Park Ridge, IL

What a terrific event for everyone - great variety, great fun, and great people.
Mindy Dacus - Rio Rancho, NM

This conference is so good I moved to Santa Fe.
Charles Tramontana - Santa Fe, NM

A killer chance to add to your toolbox...those extra tools not everyone can find.
Debra S. Hardy - Denton, TX

If you're serious about screenwriting, this is the conference you must attend! Don't let another year go by.
Rick Applegate - Portland, OR

Inspirational with a dose of realism about how it really works.
Henrik Johansson - San Francisco, CA

The best thing I've ever done for my screenwriting career.
Patrick Wier - Albuquerque, NM

Thanks for a great experience!
Mike Gabrieli - Phoenix, AZ

I thought at first that there might be a touch of hyperbole in your tagline, "You just might meet someone who will change your life." But as it turned out, "life-changing" exactly describes my experience at the Hollywood Connection segment of the Santa Fe Screenwriting Conference this past weekend.
Deborah Boehm - Santa Fe, NM

The producers were extraordinarily personable, receptive, and encouraging, and the delightful staff, including volunteers, could not have been more helpful. Thank you very much for the superb---and truly transformative!---conference.
Deborah Boehm - Santa Fe, NM

I feel that my life and vision for my work has been incredibly enriched and deepened both through the classes and the people I met. I wish I'd known about this and done it ten years ago; but I guess better late than never! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Cary Ellis - Pagosa Springs, CO

I signed up for the conference next year before I left this year. I never do that.
Deana Costner - Orlando, FL

Larry, I wish to thank you for a wonderful and inspiring conference. Your organization is top notch. I had the opportunity to meet and network with some of the finest folks in the industry. The mentoring sessions and workshops were informative and well organized. I can't wait to attend next year. All the best to you,
Jim White - Chicago, IL

Even though you and your team put on a great conference, it seems you continue to find ways to make a great thing even greater!
Cindi Rinaldi - Pasadena, CA

Expert leaders in their fields shed critical knowledge and secrets on how to write a screenplay. The mood was educational, creative, and inspiring. What a Treat! I would attend again.
Carrie Crain - The Hills, TX

I achieved my objectives.
Stephanie O'Leary - Plympton, MA

The people I met in Santa Fe, the presenters and the attendees, as well as the fabulous volunteers, were the smartest, nicest, funniest, most interesting people I have ever met.
Miriam Queensen - Minneapolis, MN

The conference forced me to rethink my screenplay and redefine my characters. Thanks for all the helpful advice and support. I'll be back.
Paul Klatt - Park Ridge, IL

The faculty was professional, funny, encouraging, and very well prepared. And it was so good to come to Santa Fe.
Mary Jane Taegel - Houston, TX

The conference performed a great service for the screenwriting community, and I look forward to attending next year.
Carolyn Harris - Bethesda, MD

KUDOS. A great conference - Overall an A+. Planning on coming back next year.
Jim Ciletti - Colorado Springs, CO

Thank you for working so hard to provide such a first-class experience. I especially appreciated having a chance to hear [a scene from] my script read at the dramatic readings. It really woke me up to what wasn't working and also gave me confidence in what was.
Katherine Toy Miller - Taos, NM

I think you did an excellent job of offering a variety of classes and workshops. The teachers were top-notch; the staff terrific. This was an excellent conference. Great job!!! Bravo!
Kate Bergquist - Temple, NH

Thanks for bringing so many interesting and 'willing-to-share' people together at the screenwriting Conference. Keep up the wonderful work! I look forward to next year's conference.
Susan Metheny - Santa Fe, NM

Worth EVERY SINGLE penny, and more.
Jim Spivey - Brooklyn, NY

I think only the most jaded and closed-off writers wouldn't benefit from this. It made me excited and eager to write.
Sean Branney - Glendale, CA

I don't see how it could get any better.
Robert DiGrappa - Santa Fe, NM

I was terribly pleased.
Jaime Dean - El Paso, TX

Well done! I am very impressed by the offerings. Thank you all so very much for a fabulous time, a fantastic experience.
MG Wells - Poughquag, NY

Kept me on the edge of my seat.
Allison Kuper - Santa Fe, NM

Exceeded all my expectations.
Nancy E. Wright - New York, NY

Staff and volunteers did a great job of mingling and facilitating discussions, introducing people.
Gwen Moran - Ocean, NJ

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