Screenwriting Symposium - Aug. 14 (Hybrid)

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

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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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Screenwriting Symposium - Aug. 14 (Hybrid)

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