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April 2nd to 4th, 2027 // Pitchfest March 31st to April 2nd
Regent’s University

002 Advanced Mentoring Script Lab: From Slush Pile to Sold, The Must-Have Script Lab with Scott Myers

From the screenwriter who’s sold projects to every major studio and creator of “Go Into The Story” (the Black List’s official screenwriting blog), comes an intensive lab focused on what makes scripts not just good, but sellable. Scott Myers brings his decades of industry experience and deep understanding of what executives actually want to help you craft a screenplay that stands out in today’s market.

ONLY TEN SPACES AVAILABLE

Writing a great script isn’t enough – it needs to be marketable. Through a combination of proven industry insights and specific feedback on your work, Scott will help you understand how to make your screenplay irresistible to buyers while maintaining your unique creative voice. Drawing from his experience writing for major studios and his years analyzing what makes scripts sell through Go Into The Story, Scott will transform how you approach the craft and business of screenwriting.

This intensive lab combines craft mastery with market reality, including:

  • Understanding current market trends and how to position your script
  • Techniques for writing compelling, commercial characters
  • How to balance artistic integrity with commercial appeal
  • Strategies for making your script stand out to industry readers
  • Methods for elevating your concept from good to must-have

Submit:

  • A logline and one-page synopsis of your project
  • The first 10 pages of your screenplay
  • A brief statement about your project’s market potential
  • Any comparable films/TV shows from the past 3-5 years

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Monday 8th February

DEADLINE: Monday 8th March

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to work directly with one of Hollywood’s most experienced teachers of marketable screenwriting and long-time LSF favourite.

Good luck!

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