A DIFF-Storyline Industry Showcase Presented by Final Draft

Witness Storyline Finalists’ work brought to life as professional actors perform selected scenes live in theater, while script pages are projected onto the big screen. This gives our audience a unique and direct line of sight into how words on paper become a compelling visual and emotional experience. Following the performance, each finalist takes part in an intimate Q&A session about their script, process, and creative vision. This is the finalists’ moment to shine before competing for the festival’s most coveted prize, The Leo Award.

Gain unfiltered industry insight during a dedicated panel discussion featuring professional writers, directors and producers. Our guests dive deep into their bodies of work, creative craft, and personal writing processes, while offering practical encouragement and mentorship for newer writers looking to break into the industry.

This is more than a screening; it’s an opportunity to be inspired, to champion the art of screenwriting, and to connect directly with the current and future masters of the craft.