2024 Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference

Ryan P. Hall is President of YMH Studios and is responsible for leading production and creative development, while also overseeing the company’s e-commerce and social media strategies . YMH Studios was founded by Tom Segura, which he runs with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky... Read More →

Pamela Ribon is the Academy Award®-nominated creator and writer of MY YEAR OF DICKS, an adaptation of her critically-acclaimed comedic memoir NOTES TO BOYS (AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULDN’T SHARE IN PUBLIC). In addition to her work as a screenwriter (NIMONA, MOANA, RALPH BREAKS THE... Read More →

David Boxerbaum is a prominent literary agent and partner at Verve, representing top tier writers, directors, and Showrunners across all genres. While he has earned his reputation as the very best at selling original material, specs, IP etc. David also champions a diverse roster of... Read More →

After returning from Peace Corps Albania, Karl began his career in physical productionon feature films and television shows. He met veteran producer Declan Baldwin in 2009.They worked together on projects like: Still Alice, Manchester by the Sea, and CaptainFantastic. In 2016, Karl... Read More →

Craig began his career as a corporate lawyer, specializing in intellectual property law in New York City. After practicing law for five years, Craig found that he had a deeper passion for championing creators than corporations. He decided to leave his legal career behind and moved... Read More →