Date: Sunday, April 27th
Time: 13:20 (NOT Directly After Session)
Where: Room T011
Filmed: YES
Get intimate face-to-face time in our hugely popular Script Chat roundtable sessions. Ask our speakers the questions you want answered.
Simon will answer your questions directly following his session, “Mastering the Art of Scene-Writing: The Building Blocks of Unforgettable Scripts with Simon van der Borgh.”
Engaging with Simon van der Borgh after this session will give you an incredible opportunity to refine your scene-writing skills and take your screenwriting to the next level. With his extensive experience as an acclaimed screenwriter and author, Simon can offer invaluable guidance on turning ordinary moments into extraordinary drama. His deep dive into the anatomy of compelling scenes will help you understand the strategic questions that unlock a scene’s full potential, while teaching you advanced techniques to captivate audiences from the very first page. By speaking with Simon, you’ll gain professional insights that go beyond basic writing techniques, allowing you to elevate your work from good to unforgettable. Whether you’re aiming to make your scenes more dynamic or seeking to avoid common pitfalls, a conversation with Simon will leave you with the tools and confidence to create scenes that not only tell your story but make it soar.
‘Script chat was the best thing at the festival for me. It was such a wonderful opportunity to be able to talk to the speakers in such a personal, comfortable atmosphere.’ – Gemma, Writer
Speakers In This Session
Simon van der Borgh // Screenwriter, Teacher, and Script Consultant
A veteran screenwriter, educator, book author and script consultant with a 30-year career spanning multiple continents.
