CineStory Screenwriting Retreat Sept. 25th - 28th

What's in a Retreat?

The CineStory Writer's Retreat is four days of heaven in the beautiful mountains of Idyllwild, California. Retreat attendees get three 90-minute one-on-one sessions with CineStory mentors. During these meetings they can discuss everything from the script(s) they submitted for feedback to jump-starting their writing careers.

When not meeting in one-on-one sessions, writers participate in "informal rooms". These are interactive sessions with panels of 2-3 mentors, which cover everything from pitching like a pro to the state of filmmaking in the digital age.

In addition, mentors and writers gather for meals, drinks, film screenings and other special events.

Who gets invited?

The 16 Semifinalists of the CineStory Screenwriting Awards. The 2009 competition opens October 1st, so get writing!

Past Retreat Mentors include:

  • Mark Fergus (screenwriter/director)
  • Keith Gordon (screenwriter/director)
  • Joe Forte (screenwriter)
  • Philip Eisner (screenwriter)
  • Barri Evins (producer)
  • Lisa Callamaro (agent)
  • Amy Salko Robertson (producer)
  • Meg LeFauve (producer/screenwriter)
  • Andy Cohen (manager/producer)