Advance Sign-ups
How it works:
We will open a limited amount of guaranteed seats for a handful of panels for the Conference. If you do not make the Advance Sign-up list, there is still a possibility of a seat at the panel, it will just be on a first come, first serve basis.
Note: Advance Sign-Ups are open to Producer Badge holders only.
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On Writing Chernobyl: A Conversation with Craig Mazin
Join Craig Mazin, creator of the HBO miniseries Chernobyl, for a conversation on the process behind his faithful re-imagining of the 1986 nuclear accident that lead to one of the worst human disasters in recent history. In this panel, Mazin will discuss the making of the historical drama, and how research, transparency, and responsible storytelling are crucial for preserving the truth at the core of your story.
Telling True Crime Stories: Michelle Dean, Guinevere Turner, and Michael Werwie
Crafting entertainment based on true crime can be a tricky path to navigate. How do creators tell interesting, compelling stories that stay true to real events, while respecting the victims and the human stories that are at the heart of the horror? Panelists Michelle Dean, Guinevere Turner and Michael Werwie will discuss their adaptations of true crime stories to film and television, and how research plays a key role in sharing true crime stories responsibly.
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On Writing Veep: A Conversation with David Mandel
The HBO comedy series Veep has been long hailed for its biting wit, unflinching political satire, and a cast of characters as beloved as they are deplorable. Join showrunner David Mandel as he reflects on his role at the helm of the critically acclaimed series and his journey in bringing the story to its hilariously bitter close.
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Panel dates and times to be determined at a later point. Those who enroll in these advance sign-ups are required to show up 15 minutes early to the panel and will be admitted first. The panel will then open to remaining Badge holders. All speakers and events are based on permitting schedules and subject to change and/or cancellation without notice.