Sydney Writers' Festival 2008 - Online Program
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• Saturday, May 17 2008 •
09 : 00
3: Story Mastery Seminar with Michael Hauge
A one day seminar with US story consultant Michael Hauge.
Chauvel Cinema
09:00 to 17:00
Ticketed Event
Scriptwriting Workshops  More Info
• Sunday, May 18 2008 •
09 : 30
6: Workshop: Dramatic Action – An Introduction to Writing for the Stage with Tommy Murphy  * SOLD OUT *
A practical scriptwriting workshop focussing on character, story and embracing theatricality.
Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room
09:30 to 12:30
Ticketed Event
Scriptwriting, Industry Workshops  More Info
• Thursday, May 22 2008 •
18 : 00
110: Screenplays that Sell
Michael Hauge discusses how emerging writers can market their scripts and get them read by people in power.
Sydney Dance Company, Studio 4
18:00 to 19:00
Free Event
Scriptwriting, Industry In Conversation  More Info
18 : 30
113: Call Me Mum
An affecting and resonant film exploring the human cost of black/white race relations in Australia.
Bangarra Theatre
18:30 to 20:30
Free Event
Scriptwriting, Life Writing, Indigenous Film  More Info

114: Words and Vision: FOXTEL Screenwriter's Address
Katherine Thomson presents the inaugural Foxtel Screenwriter's Address.
Customs House, Barnet Long Room
18:30 to 20:00
Ticketed Event
Scriptwriting Lecture  More Info
• Friday, May 23 2008 •
18 : 30
188: The Art of Adaptation
Luke Davies and Tommy Murphy discuss adapting their work for performance.
NSW Writers’ Centre
18:30 to 19:30
Ticketed Event
Scriptwriting Panel  More Info
19 : 00
194: Patrick White Playwrights’ Award 2007  * SOLD OUT *
Announcement of the award winner by Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton followed by a rehearsed reading.
Sydney Theatre Company, Wharf 2
19:00 to 21:00
Ticketed Event
Scriptwriting Reading  More Info
• Saturday, May 24 2008 •
11 : 30
 
219: Cutting Edge: Matt Costello in Conversation
Matt Costello talks about story, creativity and interactivity with Christy Dena.
Sydney Philharmonia Choir Studio
11:30 to 12:30
Free Event
New Media, Scriptwriting In Conversation  More Info
14 : 00
 
234: New African-Australian Writing with Assefe Bekele
Assefe Bekele discusses his theatre giving voice to emerging African communities.
Blacktown Arts Centre
14:00 to 15:00
Free Event
Culture & Heritage, Scriptwriting Reading  More Info
15 : 30
 
246: Writing for Performance with Pascal Daantos Berry
Pascal Daantos Berry explores writing for contemporary performance.
Blacktown Arts Centre
15:30 to 16:30
Free Event
Scriptwriting Author Talk  More Info
• Sunday, May 25 2008 •
15 : 30
315: From Oral History to Contemporary Performance
Roslyn Oades and Tim Carroll discuss two innovative local theatre projects.
Bangarra Theatre
15:30 to 17:00
Free Event
Scriptwriting, Life Writing Panel  More Info
16 : 00
323: Where’s the Drama in Australian Screenwriting?
Jan Sardi and Billy Marshall Stoneking discuss whether Australian definitions of cinematic drama impact on audience attendance.
Sydney Philharmonia Choir Studio
16:00 to 17:00
Free Event
Scriptwriting, Industry Panel  More Info

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