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Susan O'Connor

University of Texas at Austin
Writer & Adjunct Professor
Austin, Texas Area
Websitesusanoconnorwriter.com
For years I've been writing for interactive mediums like the BioShock/Far Cry/Tomb Raider franchises. Now I consult on projects in television and film, helping storytellers figure out how these emerging forms of narrative are changing the way we tell stories in films (like Inception, Live Die Repeat) and TV (like Westworld, Black Mirror). I also teach digital storytelling, both at UT Austin and online. Bonus: I can let you know where you can find the best tacos in town.
Thursday, October 25
 

11:30am CDT

Opening Remarks InterContinental Stephen F. Austin, Ballroom

5:00pm CDT

Austin Film Commission Opening Night Reception The Market & Tap Room
 
Friday, October 26
 

9:00am CDT

Heroes and Villains InterContinental Stephen F. Austin, Ballroom New Frontiers of Storytelling Central Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary *Roundtable: The Art, Craft, and Business of Television St. David’s Episcopal Church, Crail Hall Conference Q&A Session: Amy Berg The Driskill Hotel, Citadel Club

10:45am CDT

The Write Program: Labs, Fellowships, and Workshops The Driskill Hotel, Citadel Room

1:30pm CDT

Writers' Room Dynamics InterContinental Stephen F. Austin, Assembly Room Writing and Creative Development at Pixar The Driskill Hotel, Citadel Room

3:15pm CDT

A Conversation with Larry Wilmore: The 2018 Outstanding Television Writer Award Recipient InterContinental Stephen F. Austin, Ballroom A Conversation with Nicole Holofcener The Driskill Hotel, Ballroom Crafting Comedy 800 Congress Demystifying the Development Process InterContinental Stephen F. Austin, Assembly Room The Writer/Producer Relationship The Driskill Hotel, Maximilian Room presented by Roadmap Writers

4:45pm CDT

Film Texas BBQ Supper Fiesta Gardens

11:00pm CDT

Filmmakers Happy Hour The Market and Tap Room
 
Saturday, October 27
 

10:30am CDT

The Psychology of Storytelling Central Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary

10:45am CDT

Playwrights in the Writers Room InterContinental Stephen F. Austin, Assembly Room *Roundtable: The Art, Craft, and Business of Television St. David’s Episcopal Church, Crail Hall

12:30pm CDT

Deconstructing Nora Ephron The Driskill Hotel, Ballroom

4:30pm CDT

The Three Page Challenge The Driskill Hotel, Citadel Room The Women in the Room St. David’s Episcopal Church, Historic Sanctuary Wine Tasting presented by Chloe Wine Collection 800 Congress

7:30pm CDT

Pitch Finale Party presented by Universal Cable Productions Speakeasy

9:30pm CDT

Story Bar at Austin Lit Crawl The North Door

11:00pm CDT

Heart of Film Conference Party presented by International Screenwriters' Association The Long Center
 
Sunday, October 28
 

10:00am CDT

"Hair of the Dog" Brunch Ranch 616 & Star Bar

11:30am CDT

A Conversation with Tony Gilroy: The 2018 Distinguished Screenwriter Award Recipient InterContinental Stephen F. Austin, Ballroom Writing for the Web The Driskill Hotel, Crystal Room presented by Simplecast

3:00pm CDT

The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret to Surprising and Satisfying Stories The Driskill Hotel, Citadel Room

5:00pm CDT

On Story Party Vulcan Gas Company
 
Thursday, November 1
 

11:00pm CDT

Closing Night Party Buffalo Billiards