The landscape of visual storytelling is transforming. While cinema established the foundations of screen narrative, television has evolved into a powerful medium with its own distinct creative territory.

Join Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Timothy J. Sexton for an illuminating exploration of writing across mediums. Drawing from his experience as the screenwriter of “Children of Men” and Co-Executive Producer of “Chicago PD,” Sexton offers an insider’s perspective on navigating both film and television’s unique demands.

Through behind-the-scenes examples and practical insights, this session will examine:

• How character arcs evolve differently across film and episodic television
• Crafting action sequences that serve each medium’s unique demands
• World-building techniques that adapt to different formats
• The art of translating novels to the screen

Whether you’re a writer looking to expand your creative range or simply curious about the craft, this session illuminates the parallel paths of film and television storytelling.

Recommended Reading: “The Children of Men” by P.D. James