Ignite your creative spirit as we launch into three extraordinary days of craft, connections, and opportunities.
Date: 25 April
Time: 09:30
Room: Tuke Hall
Filmed: NO
Festival Director Chris Jones kicks off our weekend with his signature blend of infectious energy and industry insight, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable celebration of storytelling.
This isn’t just an opening ceremony – it’s your roadmap to maximizing every minute of the next three days. Get the inside track on this year’s must-attend sessions, surprise opportunities, and those magical “only at LSF” moments that could transform your writing career.
Bring your notebook, your enthusiasm, and your dreams – this high-octane session will charge you up with the energy and focus you need to make the next three days count. By the time you head into the next session, you’ll be primed and ready to take full advantage of everything LSF 2025 has to offer.
Get ready to laugh, learn, and launch yourself into the most exciting weekend in screenwriting.
Speakers In This Session

Chris Jones // LSF Founder, Filmmaker, Author
Chris Jones, Splinter Unit Director on Mission: Impossible 7 & 8, is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and creative mentor empowering storytellers worldwide.

