Name: Inside the Development Process
Start: 2021-10-23T09:00:00-0500
End: 2021-10-23T10:15:00-0500

Inside the Development Process

What do production companies look for when taking on new projects in film and television, and how are scripts selected for development? Join the Josephson Entertainment team for a behind the scenes look into the development and production process and what executives look for in the writers they choose to support.

Must have an AFF Producers, Conference, Weekend, or Lone Star Badge for entry.

Moderators

Bill True

writer Runaway, Hope Springs, Crazy Evil Genius; Head of Dramatic Writing, Scottsdale School of Film+Theatre

Bill True's debut feature, Runaway, was hailed by critics as “Brilliant” and “Hitchcockian” as it premiered to universal accolades at top festivals, including Tribeca and Toronto. Bill also took top prize at the Austin Film Festival for his work on Runaway, which was subsequently... Read More →

Speakers

Kelsi Fleming

Creative Executive, Josephson Entertainment

Kelsi Fleming is a Creative Executive at Josephson Entertainment. She works on both the Film and Television slates, identifying and developing projects. Recent work includes the new YA Franchise "Caster" set up at Paramount Pictures with Scholastic Entertainment and Weed Road Pictures... Read More →

Christian Bersani

Creative Executive, Josephson Entertainment

Christian Bersani is a Creative Executive with Josephson Entertainment in both Film & TV. Having joined the company in 2018, he continues to identify, develop, and produce projects for the scripted feature and series slates; his most recent work including projects set up with Sony... Read More →