ScriptDC

We know you have a film you want to make, but you may not be sure of where to start. We can help. ScriptDC is the premier conference in the Mid-Atlantic filmmakers where writers, directors, producers, editors, and talent connect with accomplished industry professionals. Class sizes are small to enhance participation, engagement, and feedback.

REGISTER for ScriptDC 2026 here.

ScriptDC will include the following sessions:
Dating Your Character: An Interactive Development Experience Masterclass with Marilyn R. Atlas and Mark Ricche
Feature Writing Masterclass with Megan Holley and Claudia Myers
Production Assistant Training with Leslie Ralston-Rakow and Sheila Smith
Town Hall: Best Practices for Successful Collaboration with Actors
Enhance Your Documentary with Animation with Elyse Kelly and Jessica Mendel
The Actor’s Calling Card: Reels That Work with Lisa Hodsoll
Episodic Directing: From Page to Picture Masterclass with Andi Behring
THE BALTIMORONS: A Script to Distribution Masterclass with Michael Strassner, David Bonnett Jr., other cast and crew
From “I Have a Nice Voice” to “I Can Actually Do This” – Voiceover Masterclass with Marnie Penning
Special Screening with Q&A of THE BALTIMORONS, November 21 at 5:30 pm. Included with your registration or purchase tickets here.

Course Descriptions here. Presenter Bios here.

Don’t miss table reads for the finalists of the Vertical Short Screenplay Competition the morning of November 22. Submission deadline is October 26. More information and begin your submission process here. Want to be part of the audience and vote for your favorite? RSVP here