Name: Screenwriting Symposium - Aug. 14 (Hybrid)
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Description: Our Screenwriting Symposium will explore using AI Tools In Writing your script. Producers Lorisa Bates & Jeff Rivera she their insights.

Screenwriting Symposium - Aug. 14 (Hybrid)

African Voices is a non-profit literary arts magazine devoted to publishing and presenting work by artists of color. Founded in 1992, African Voices will celebrate its 30 year anniversary in 2019. The magazine has published more than 4,270 writers since its inception. For information visitwww.africanvoices.com.REFUND POLICY:Refund requests will be honoredseven daysbefore an event takes place andthree daysbefore a workshop begins (our workshops are often sold out and last minute refund requests prevent us from offering the opportunity to another guest).  On a case by case basis, we offer credit to apply to another event or workshop when a ticket or registration is made past our refund deadline.

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Our Screenwriting Symposium will explore using AI Tools In Writing your script. Producers Lorisa Bates & Jeff Rivera she their insights.

BRIC

Scriptwriting Essentials Workshops & Writers Lab

Reel Sisters & BRIC present Scriptwriting Essentials: The Art of Writing Strong Female Characters ™, a workshop series dedicated to supporting your film concept from script to screen. We offer an introduction to scriptwriting, a master class and a lab.

Screenwriting Symposium (Hybrid) - Thurs., Aug. 14, 2025 || 1 pm-5 pm @BRIC, BKWe're Hybrid this year — join us in-person or virtually!Reel Sisters &amp; BRIC will present a Screenwriting Symposium for writers wishing to learn how to effectively integrate AI Tools to Write their next script. As a creator, you can AI can support your scriptwriting process without hindering your creativity and serve as a source for troubleshooting plot points or support your research efforts. NOTE: Lorisa Bates will lead our symposium, due to a family emergency Jeff Rivera is unable to join us.Join us for an afternoon of networking while gaining access to knowledge that will enhance your career. Registration Fee: $25, plus Eventbrite Fees.Please note: The Scriptwriting Retreat includes the Symposium!SCREENWRITING SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE 2025Screenwriting Symposium 2025 - Using AI Tools In Writing Your ScriptVENUE: BRIC, Brooklyn &amp; VIA ZOOM.Thurs., Aug. 14, 2025 - 1 pm-5:30 pm Section I - 1 pm- 3 pm - Presenter: Lorisa Bates Break - 3 pm-3:20 pm - Networking, bathroom, snacks Section II - 3:30 pm-5: 30 pm - Presenter: Lorisa BatesFor further information visit our website at www.reelsisters.org

PRESENTER BIOSLorisa Bates, the CEO of Batesville Media, LLC, is a veteran television and film industry executive with over 25 years of experience spanning the licensing and development arenas. As a successful content creator, negotiator, and business innovator, she has cultivated relationships with diverse stakeholders, developed new business opportunities and managed multimillion-dollar budgets. Prior to starting her own company, Lorisa served as Vice President of Programming Content Strategy, Co-Productions &amp; Multiplatform at BET Networks, overseeing the day-to-day operations of licensing content, producing company initiatives and original movies and scheduling/planning for all VOD platform strategy. During her tenure in this role, Lorisa was responsible for greenlighting over 70+ original movies, 5 short film initiatives (The Couch, The Waiting, Juneteenth, The Lifeline and The Hotline), 4 television shows and 8 music specials.

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