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First 3 Pages, Live! at Six Square
Saturday October 26, 2024 4:15pm - 5:30pm CDT
Huston-Tillotson University
As part of AFF’s Uplifting Storytellers Initiative, AFF will host free Writers Conference programming within Six Square, Austin’s Black Cultural District. This event will be open to both Festival Badge holders and the general public to connect, cultivate, and celebrate BIPOC artists. At the First 3 Pages reading, selected writers will have their work read aloud by working actors and will receive notes from attending panelists. Transportation will be provided from the Festival headquarters at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown to Huston Tillitson University. Buses will pick up for the First 3 Pages Live Script Reading outside of the hotel.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Kelly

Liz Kelly

Director of Creative Talent Development at Disney
Liz Kelly is Director of Creative Talent Development & Inclusion at Disney Entertainment Television. In this role, she works with the network and studio to staff writers and directors across ABC, ABC Signature, Freeform, Disney Channel, 20th TV, FX, Nat Geo, Disney+ and Hulu’s scripted... Read More →
avatar for Jameel Saleem

Jameel Saleem

Writer, Producer (South Park, Bob's Burgers, Disenchantment)
With over fifteen years of experience, three time Emmy nominee Jameel Saleem has built a career in television and film as a writer and producer, earning recognition for his work on series such as South Park, Bob's Burgers, and Disenchantment. He's currently writing two pilots for... Read More →
avatar for Rebecca Murga

Rebecca Murga

writer ABC's WILL TRENT, Apple TV's SWAGGER, and Director for Veterans in Media & Entertainment
Rebecca Murga is a Chicago-born, Puerto Rican writer and former military officer. Currently, Rebecca is a writer on the ABC TV series WILL TRENT, has previously written on Apple TV+’s SWAGGER, and has written features for A&E/Lifetime and New Line Cinema. Currently she is developing... Read More →
avatar for Raamla Mohamed

Raamla Mohamed

writer/co-executive producer Little Fires Everywhere
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Raamla Mohamed is the Creator and Showrunner/Executive Producer for Onyx Collective’s first scripted drama series, “Reasonable Doubt,” in conjunction with ABC Signature. The hit drama is currently in production on season two. Raamla signed her... Read More →
avatar for Saeed Crumpler

Saeed Crumpler

writer Flatbush Misdemeanors(Season 2) and First-Look deal with Sony TV
Saeed Crumpler was a fellow in the 2021 Nickelodeon Writing Program, he most recently signed a first-look deal with SONY TV. Saeed’s been staffed on FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS for Showtime. He consulted on BLINDSPOTTING for STARZ, working closely with Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs. Also... Read More →
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Corey Simon

writer Killer Beat, National Security, Dark Angel
Corey Simon is a passionate and accomplished Executive Vice President/Talent Manager at Cultivate Entertainment Partners. With a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Phoenix in Arlington, Tx, Corey has established himself as a driving force in the entertainment... Read More →
Saturday October 26, 2024 4:15pm - 5:30pm CDT
Huston-Tillotson University 900 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
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