Guest Speakers
An Audience with VFS Grad Seth Lochhead on Writing 'Hanna'
Seth Lochhead, the Writing for Film & Television graduate behind the critically acclaimed assassin thriller, Hanna, looks back on his roots at VFS.
A Conversation with Maria Jacquemetton
Mad Men Writer/Co-Executive Producer Maria Jacquemetton visits VFS's Writing program for a conversation with Head of Department, Michael Baser.
A Conversation with Anne Beatts
Anne Beatts, one of the founding Saturday Night Live writers, visits VFS's Writing program for a conversation with Head of Department, Michael Baser.
Terri Tatchell Speaks at VFS
Oscar-nominated screenwriter and VFS Writing graduate Terri Tatchell talks with students about her career and the writing process behind District 9.
From the blog
The VFS Writing program regularly hosts guest speakers from the industry, including fellow writers who discuss their career paths and provide inspiration, and producers, agents, directors, and development execs. Some recent guest speakers include:
Romuald Hivert on the VFS Community and Life as a Working Actor
Romuald Hivert graduated from the VFS Acting for Film & Television program in 2011. In between his acting gigs, including an upcoming stint on the Vancouver-shot sci-fi series Continuum, Romuald is a TA in the Entertainment Business Management program.
Guest Post: Emmy Nominee Larry Kaplow Visits VFS
Emmy nominated writer Larry Kaplow recently visited the VFS campus to share his experiences with our Writing for Film & Television students.
Guest Post: Tatchell & Jennewein Inspire Screenwriters
Current Writing for Film & Television student Paul Donnett recaps two recent guest speaker events at VFS.
Hanna Screenwriter Seth Lochhead Returns to VFS
VFS students were recently treated to a talk with the Writing for Film & Television graduate behind the Hanna screenplay, Seth Lochhead.
Mad Men Co-Exec Producer and SNL Founding Writer Visit VFS
Two on-camera conversations with veteran TV writers Maria Jacquemetton (Mad Men) and Anne Beatts (Saturday Night Live).
Guest Post: Lunch with Two Emmy-Winning Writers
Sharing in the wisdom of SNL, Mad Men writers.
Blindness' Producer Niv Fichman visits VFS
Canadian film producer Niv Fichman dropped by VFS on the opening day of his new film, Gunless.
Guest Speaker Video: District 9 Co-Writer
Terri Tatchell sat down with VFS students in the fall to talk about what it was like writing one of the break-out hits of 2009.
The Heart in Darkness: Co-Writing 'District 9'
Writing for Film & Television grad and District 9 co-writer Terri Tatchell visited VFS last week to chat about her career.
X-Men Producer Visits VFS
X-Men producer Ralph Winter visits Film Production, EBM, and Acting students to discuss some of the challenges of making movies in today's industry.