Discover how to create TV series concepts with endless storytelling potential that keep audiences coming back season after season.
Date: Sunday, 27 April
Time: 11:20
Room: Tuke Hall
Filmed: YES
You’ve got a brilliant idea for a TV series – but can it go the distance? In this eye-opening session, Script Angel founder Hayley McKenzie reveals the secret mechanics behind shows that don’t just survive, but thrive across multiple episodes and seasons.
Think of your favorite long-running series. What keeps it moving forward, generating fresh stories while staying true to its core? That’s the story engine – and Hayley will show you how to build one that purrs. Whether you’re crafting a complex serialized drama or an episodic series, you’ll learn how to construct a premise that’s not just engaging for one episode, but engineered for the long haul.
You’ll discover:
- The essential components that keep great shows running season after season
- How to stress-test your premise for long-term storytelling potential
- Techniques for building conflict and tension into your show’s DNA
- Methods for creating characters and worlds that generate endless possibilities
- Strategies for turning your pilot script into a compelling series pitch
Stop wondering if your series idea has legs. Join Hayley and learn how to build a story engine that can power your show through season after season of must-watch television.
Speakers In This Session
Hayley McKenzie // Development Executive and Script Training Pioneer
Hayley McKenzie, CEO of Script Angel, empowers writers globally, bridging talent to industry with 30+ years of expertise.
