LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ScriptFest and The Great American PitchFest are taking mentoring to a whole new level with the official announcement of their Student Filmmaker Initiative. The program will sponsor up to 50 high school and college student filmmakers from around the world at their upcoming 14th annual event in Los Angeles on June 23-25, 2017.
Selected applicants will receive training opportunities and networking through the receipt of a complimentary Bronze pass (value $300). The program is interested in helping young talents develop as writers and filmmakers who aspire to work in the entertainment industry.
Applications must be received by June 16th. For further details about the program or to apply, visit: http://scriptfest.com/home/student-filmmakers.
This year's event will address the issue: 'How do we, as writers, effect change in the world to make it a better place'. Many of their guests will be discussing this concept and hopefully inspire others into action. Notable guest speakers/panelists include: Dustin Lance Black (Oscar-winning writer of MILK and most recently the celebrated LGBT mini-series WHEN WE RISE; Steve Oedekerk (Oscar nominated and Emmy winning multi-hyphenate best known for his collaborations with Jim Carrey on the ACE VENTURA franchise); and Katharine 'Kat' Kramer (Actress and Founder of Films That Change the World showcasing films that raise awareness about important social issues). Further guests will be announced in the coming weeks.
In addition to the conference, more than 120 top industry agents, managers, and production companies will hear pitches from new writers around the world at the Great American PitchFest, an event presented by ScriptFest.
The annual event will be held at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Hotel & Convention Center (2500 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505).
Nearly 2,000 writers travel from around the world each year to participate in ScriptFest and the Great American PitchFest, also held in Canada and the UK. The upcoming event in Los Angeles is the largest event of its kind, specifically for screenwriters, and anyone can attend.
ScriptFest and the Great American PitchFest will be making a charitable donation to the LA Mission and the "It Gets Better" Project on behalf of all special guests. ScriptFest is a 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to education and career development opportunities for writers.
For more information, please visit: www.scriptfest.com
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