UPCOMING

A SPECIAL INTERVIEW W/ RICHARD BROADHURST

Founded in 2004 by  Dr. Lew Hunter, Dean Emeritus of the UCLA Screenwriting program, The American Screenwriters Conference is the premier discussion of its kind where award-winning screenwriters learn the art and business of screenwriting.

2025,  A TRANSITIONAL YEAR

Because the conference is tied to the Sacramento International Film Festival, and we are now free to meet, in person, screenwriters are invited to attend the entire three-day festival to learn even more about the art of filmmaking. Whether your goal is to one day be involved behind the camera or not, this invaluable additional education and networking will greatly benefit your screenwriting craft. 

ABOUT OUR HOST:

Richard Broadhurst is a veteran of Broadway, national commercials, and film, having written, directed or starred in over 50 stage plays and films. His play "Billie" was Larry Moss's first directing project at his studio featuring Noah Wyle of E.R. fame. Richard has worked with many major talents including Jason Alexander of Seinfeld and Edward Asner of The Mary Tyler More Show and Disney's UP. He has acted in many national productions including on the soap opera, One Life to Live. A life-long member of SAG/AFTRA and Actor's Equity, Richard has a vast arsonal of tools in his creative kit to help you craft stories that are real AND vivid . Actors love running his lines. Meet Richard and pick his brain about writing or acting in this relaxed, fun setting where creativity abounds.

SPECIAL GUEST: MARK S. ALLEN

MARK S. ALLEN (pictured above with The Rock) is a seven-time Emmy Award-winning television producer/host and is a writer/producer of the film APParition starring Mena Suvari and Kevin Pollak. He co-wrote and produced the horror film franchise Fear Pharm and is co-director/writer/producer of the Eric Robert's suspense-horror 616 Wilford Lane. He produced the films Notorious Nick (based on the true story of MMA champion Nick Newell starring Cody Christian and Elisabeth Rohm) and BallBuster (starring Jerry O' Connell). His NEW FILM, DON'T ANSWER premiered at the Sac Film Fest this past summer and has JUST BEEN RELEASED worldwide on APPLE TV!

Mark is host and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning syndicated movie show Extra Butter TV. His TV career began with hosting the National show Scratch with Lisa Ling. He went on to win multiple Emmys and host his own show Short Attention Span Theater for two years on Comedy Central. Mark has logged over 25,000 hours of live local television and has been Mark Zuckerberg's guest at the Facebook campus on numerous occasions to host celebrity movie screening Q&As. He's done the same for two California governors. 

Mark was awarded the Children's Miracle Network "Person Of The Year"  for his ongoing efforts to raise funds for children's hospitals. In addition to his numerous Emmys, Film Festival recognitions, and other accolades, in 2017 he also won the California Film Commission Person of the Year. The Sac Film Fest is very proud to present Mark S. Allen for the ART OF STORY.

SCHEDULE:

10:00 AM PACIFIC:  SPECIAL GUESTS: DAVID AGUILAR (SWAT, MATLOCK)

11:00 AM PACIFIC: CHARACTER BUILDING (Learning who your stories are about)

12:00 PM PACIFIC:  LUNCH WITH RICHARD + FRIENDS (Get to know your fellow screenwriters)

1:00 PM PACIFIC:    PITCH FEST 2025. (Let's see how to improve your pitch!)

2:00 PM PACIFIC:    NETWORKING 101 (Learn tips and tricks to selling your screenplay)

3:00 PM PACIFIC:  THE ART OF STORY With Mark S. Allen: (How to bring ideas to life as fully crafted stories)

 

"Write On": An ode to the Late Dr. Lew Hunter

ABOVE: Dr. Lew Hunter (UCLA Screenwriting Dean Emeritus/Founder of the

American Screenwriting Conference)

CONFERENCE BACKGROUND:

Initiated in 2004 at the historic Delta King, a genuine 1860's riverboat and floating hotel located in Old Sacramento, the American Screenwriters Conference was founded by the late 'Godfather of screenwriting', Dr. Lew Hunter, author of the screenwriter's bible, SCREENWRITING 434. Each year we strive to honor Dr. Hunter's creation by bringing the BEST screenwriting talent from around the world to learn and share the craft of screenwriting.

2025 WINNERS 

ALL ACCEPTED SCREENWRITERS FOR 2025

 While these screenwriters did not win an award ASC and Sac Film are PROUD to call them an important part of this festival. Thanks to ALl these amazing artists:

 GROUP A

GROUP B