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"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
 

The Screenwriting Symposium is designed to teach the art and craft of writing a screenplay that is saleable to Hollywood. This extraordinary learning experience is a unique opportunity to learn from some of Hollywood's most successful screenwriters and screenwriting teachers. SCSFe is the only screenwriting conference in the world where you can get 9-Hour Mentor Labs and Advanced Academy Labs.

Components
9-Hour Academy Labs (spread over 3 days) - Limited to 15 advanced writers, these are intensive labs on theory and practical applications as they pertain to structure, characterization, and market viability of your present or envisioned screenwriting effort. The Mentors for these labs are all Academy Award nominess or winners. An upgrade fee is required.
9-Hour Mentor Labs (spread over 3 days) - Limited to 20 writers, these unique and individual labs offer a wide variety of approaches to successful screenwriting. Choose the Mentor lab that appeals to you.
90-Minute Specialized Mini-Labs - SCSFe is pleased to present a variety of mini-labs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons during the Symposium. They will cover a myriad of topics in small classroom settings.
Mentor Panel Discussion - Our Mentors will convene for a lively discussion on the pros and cons, ins and outs, and ups and downs of showbiz as it relates to screenwriters.
Friday Special Event - An important industry figure will present an informative session to enlighten and dazzle our screenwriters.
Screenplay Competitions - Our Actors Choice Awards competition is open exclusively to conference attendees. The five winners will have the opportunity to hear their scenes read by a cadre of actors before a live audience.
FADE IN Welcome Party - Join us for our FADE IN Welcome Party poolside at the The Lodge at Santa Fe. Enjoy New Mexican margaritas and delicious hors d'oeuvres, and get into the Santa Fe spirit with all the other screenwriters and faculty.
20-Minute Private Consultations - Add a 20-minute private session with our professional consultants to review the first 10 pages of your script.
Bocce Ball Tournament - Join fellow attendees, staff & faculty Friday afternoon for our Annual Bocce Ball Tournament on the lawn at The Lodge at Santa Fe. Never played before? Don't worry, it's easy to learn.