We team up once again with Stephens College MFA in Television and Screenwriting for a virtual panel on writing romantic comedies. Moderator and Stephens College MFA Director Dr. Rosanne Welch explores the genre with our panel of screenwriters to learn they approach crafting their screenplays, their thoughts on the essential elements of a rom-com, how the genre has evolved through the years, and why rom-coms continue to be an enduring comfort watch.
Panelists:
Tracy Andreen - Writer, The Holiday Sitter, All Saints Christmas, Two Tickets to Paradise
Sahar Jahani - Writer, Hana Khan Carries On, The Bold Type, Ramy
Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith - Writer/Producer, Trinkets, Legally Blonde, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Ugly Truth
Nia Vardalos - Writer/Director/Actor, My Big Fat Greek Wedding films, Larry Crowne, I Hate Valentine’s Day
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