Meet & Greet
Welcome by Athens Film Office
Short Introductions by Mentors and Writers
Masterclass #1
The Protagonist’s Journey and the Unity Arc
A presentation on the importance of the Protagonist character and the universality of the most common narrative archetype – the Unity Arc.
By Professor Scott Myers
Notes Session #1
One-to-One Script Meetings with Mentors and Experts
Panel Talk #1
The Art of Giving and Receiving Notes
Writers often develop screenplays together with producers, script consultants, executives and financiers. We’ll explore writing for film and television as a team sport rather than a solo endeavor.
Speakers: Rose Bosch, Carlo Dusi, Kurban Kassam
Notes Session #2
One-to-One Script Meetings with Mentors and Experts
Panel Talk #2
How to Pitch Your Project
We will discuss how writers for both film and TV can identify the key elements of a successful pitch. Executives and writers will share perspectives on this key moment in the life of a project and explore how a good pitch should reveal the project DNA.
Speakers: Mirela Nastase, Julien Leroux, Katie O’ Connell
Athens for Creatives: A Walking Tour
Dinner with Owl Screenwriters and Mentors
at Yiantes Restaurant
Panel Talk #3
The Showrunner and the Writer’s Room
We will discuss the role of the showrunner, their relationship with directors, producers and networks, and their day-to-day during the writing and production of a TV series. We will also explore the changing dynamics inside the Writer’s Room.
Speakers: Hector Caballo, Katie O’ Connell, Kristinn Thordarson
Notes Session #3
One-to-One Script Meetings with Mentors and Experts
Masterclass #2
The Family of Characters
and Five Primary Character Archetypes
A presentation exploring the respective narrative functions of a story’s principal characters and studies of five character archetypes:
Protagonist, Nemesis, Attractor, Mentor, Trickster.
By Professor Scott Myers
Panel Talk #4
Scripts that Cross Cultural Boundaries
The panel will look at the key ingredients in making a film or TV drama work internationally – creating a bridge between the local storytelling voices and the global market.
Speakers: Mark Lorber, Mirela Nastase, Julien Leroux
Notes Session #4
One-to-One Script Meetings with Mentors and Experts
Panel Talk #5
Adaptation: Sourcing IP to generate IP
The panel will explore how IP coming from sources such as books, podcasts, articles etc. can be transferred into narratives for film and television.
Speakers: Erik Pack, Kurban Kassam, Rose Bosch
Meet the class of the Owl Screenwriting Workshop 2023!
The screenwriters from the Owl 2023 come to town to discuss their experience and pitch of their projects.
Dinner and Networking
Both Owl delegations – 2023 and 2024
Masterclass #3
A Character-Driven Approach to Breaking Story
A presentation laying out a set of brainstorming and character development tools as key parts of a story prep process leading to a scene-by-scene outline for a feature film or television pilot script. By Professor Scott Myers
Notes Session #5
One-to-One Script Meetings with Mentors and Experts
Creating a Script Teaser with AI-Generated Footage
An introduction to the basics of using AI tools to create a teaser for your scripts. Participants will learn how to craft a teaser script, generate visual content, and assemble a rough cut using AI-driven platforms. This workshop is designed for beginners, with no technical experience required. The focus is on creativity and understanding the possibilities of AI in the filmmaking process.
By Julia Keller
Representation: Working with Agents
A conversation on what to expect from an agent or manager, exploring the path to obtaining representation or when to move on.
By Tanya Tillett
Marketing: Anne Thomopoulos in conversation with Theano Apostolou
Executive producer Anne Thomopoulos discusses with former EVP of Communications at Starz Entertainment marketing tools and working with writers.
Pitching Event
The Owl Screenwriting Workshop 2023 screenwriters pitch their projects. Discover original concepts, meet and network with the creators.
Networking drinks
Party
Muse Urban Venue
Group Workshop #1 (Television)
A group conversation about each of the writer’s script projects including mentor and cohort feedback, as well as specific story and page notes.
Goal: Each writer emerges from the week with a clear understanding of how to approach the next stage in their script’s rewrite.
Group Workshop #2 (Film)
A group conversation about each of the writer’s script projects including mentor and cohort feedback, as well as specific story and page notes.
Goal: Each writer emerges from the week with a clear understanding of how to approach the next stage in their script’s rewrite.
Closing Remarks by the AFO
Workshop Ends
