Tanya Saracho, Craig Mazin and Pamela Ribon courtesy of Austin Film Festival The Austin Film Festival has announced the first 10 panels for the 2024 Writers Conference, and they include a conversation with Craig Mazin, the creator and showrunner of HBO’s post-apocalyptic zombie series The Last of Us . The Writers Conference takes place over four days as an immersive exploration of the craft of writing, with the goal of helping emerging writers establish their careers. It includes 150 panels with over 200 industry panelists and over 20 networking events dedicated to screenwriters, TV writers, and storytellers. The 31st Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference will take place from October 24 – 31. In addition to The Last of Us creator and showrunner Craig Mazin, the other panels that have been announced so far include conversations with Kathleen Kennedy, Shane Black, Ronald D. Moore, and Meg LeFauve. Each panel will involve in-depth explorations of celebrated writers’ bodies of work, focused discussions on specific films or television series, and insightful conversations on the current state of the industry. Previously announced discussions include conversations with AFF award-winners Kathleen Kennedy, Ronald D. Moore, Justin Marks, and Rachel Kondo. See full descriptions of the first 10 panels announced by the festival below. More panels will be announced in the coming weeks. Luke Kirby on crafting performance for NO MAN OF GOD. Also Read: The Austin Film Festival’s 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2024 Austin Film Festival 2024 First 10 Panels On The Last of Us : A Conversation with Craig Mazin Join Emmy-winning creator and showrunner Craig Mazin as he sheds light on adapting a beloved video game into Emmy award-winning series The Last of Us . Explore the creative process that shifted this story from the console to the screen, brought iconic characters to life, and successfully balanced horror and humanity within an apocalyptic world. On Vida : A Conversation with Tanya Saracho Heartwarming family drama Vida became a critical darling upon its release, charming critics and audiences alike. Hear from creator and showrunner Tanya Saracho on exploring gentrification, fraught family dynamics, […]
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