Script DC

Women in Film & Video DC ⟩ Script DC

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We know you have a film you want to make, but you may not be sure of where to start. We can help. ScriptDC is the premier conference in the Mid-Atlantic filmmakers where writers, directors, producers, editors, and talent connect with accomplished industry professionals. Class sizes are small to enhance participation, engagement, and feedback.

November 21-22, 2026 – George Mason University, Arlington Campus

ScriptDC will include the following sessions:
Dating Your Character: An Interactive Development Experience Masterclass with Marilyn R. Atlas and Mark Ricche
Feature Writing Masterclass with Megan Holley and Claudia Myers
Production Assistant Training with Leslie Ralston-Rakow and Sheila Smith
Town Hall: Best Practices for Successful Collaboration with Actors
Enhance Your Documentary with Animation with Elyse Kelly and Jessica Mendel
The Actor’s Calling Card: Reels That Work with Lisa Hodsoll
Episodic Directing: From Page to Picture Masterclass with Andi Behring
THE BALTIMORONS: A Script to Distribution Masterclass with Michael Strassner, David Bonnett Jr., other cast and crew
From “I Have a Nice Voice” to “I Can Actually Do This” – Voiceover Masterclass with Marnie Penning

Special Screening with Q&A of THE BALTIMORONS, November 21 at 5:30 pm. Included with your registration or purchase tickets here.

Course Descriptions here. Presenter bios here.
Register for ScriptDC 2026 here.

Don’t miss table reads for the finalists of the Vertical Short Screenplay Competition the morning of November 22. Submission deadline is October 26. More information and begin your submission process here. Want to be part of the audience and vote for your favorite? RSVP here

In the months following the in-person master classes in November we will be featuring webinars on a variety of topics of interest to your full producing and post team.

ScriptDC 2026 is supported in part by the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment, The Maryland Film Office, Netflix, and Virginia Film Office.

Past ScriptDC speakers have included Joan Darling, Laurie Scheer, Rosanne Welch PhD, Pilar Alessandra, Dara Marks PhD, Dave Trottier, Alice Wu, Meg LeFauve, Lindsay Doran, Final Draft, Marilyn Atlas, Laurie Scheer, SeriesFest Writers, Ellen Sandler, Ligiah Villalobos, Paul Reuhl, Karyn Folan, Deborah Riley Draper, Nina Gilden Seavey, Peter Hamilton, Mike Garrity, Yi Chen, Marga Varea, Charlie Crocker, Kate Pearson, Ann Zamudio, Catherine Hand, Joanne Butcher, Catherine Hardwicke, Luke Barnett, Megan Holley, May Santiago, Harold Jackson III, Leslie Combermale, Ann Hornaday, Ari Pinchot, Dan Solomon, HaJ, Maureen Ryan, Annika Young, Kyle David Crosby, Michelle Remson, Claudia Myers, Julie Lynn, Michelle Mower, Emily Best, Steve David-Craig, Amy Oden, Michelle Alexandra, Mike Kravinsky, Jamie Coughlin, Kurt Klaus, Lance Kramer, Emma E. Hickox ACE, Eduardo Sanchez, Jane Fleming, Anne Fletcher, Barbara Ballow, Susan Hormuth, Aviva Kempner, Monica Lee Bellais, Sandra Lea Abrams, Lily Kleinman, Kaitlyn Cortes, and DeShauna Spencer.

Testimonials!

“Here’s what I know about ScriptDC: I won’t miss it ever again! ScriptDC is on my list of development opportunities permanently.” Jen Whiting

“I figured out how to sell my screenplay. A great learning experience!!!” Brian Streaty

“I am always amazed at how you gather such high-quality presenters and create such a warm, welcoming atmosphere for everyone from beginners to the very experienced.” Shoshana Rosenbaum

“I had such a fun time this weekend being a panelist. Thank you for organizing a great event and including me on the panels. It was like being on American Idol for screenplay writers.” Jonathan Stein

“Thank you for putting on such a wonderfully helpful conference…Hearing Joan Darling comment on my screenplay is one of the highlights of my life. Thank you for making that possible.” Renee Tynan

“You make a big difference in many people’s lives, I just wanted you to know that we thank you and appreciate you. Again, I can’t thank you enough.” Maureen Sasscer