Los Angeles Storytellers Summit

About the Summit

The Los Angeles Storytellers Summit is a three-day gathering of writers, filmmakers, and creative voices exploring craft, career, and community in Los Angeles. Taking place March 19th–21st at Vidiots and select locations throughout Los Angeles, the summit includes mixers, screenings, panels, and workshops designed to foster meaningful creative exchange and real industry insight.

Who This Summit Is For

Originally conceived for graduates of the David Lynch MFA program, the Los Angeles Storytellers Summit has grown into an intimate, curated experience for writers and filmmakers at many stages of their creative journey who are seeking deeper craft conversations, real industry insight, and meaningful artistic community. While rooted in the spirit of that original cohort, the summit welcomes emerging voices, working professionals, and serious storytellers looking to strengthen their practice, expand their network, and engage in thoughtful dialogue about storytelling in today’s industry.

Schedule Subject to Change:

The Los Angeles Storytellers Summit Schedule

March 18th-21st 2026

Wednesday March 18th

Opening Gathering

6:00 PM Welcome dinner and drinks
(location TBD, food provided, cash bar)

Thursday March 19th

Craft, Community, and Beginning the Journey

9:00 AM Coffee & Greetings (optional)

Creatures Plants and Coffee - 4958 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles CA 90041

10:30 AM Check-in

Vidiots MUBI Micro-Cinema - 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles CA 90041

11:00 AM Hollywood 101 with Julia Wolov
Vidiots MUBI Micro-Cinema - 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles CA 90041

12:00 PM Walkaway Lunch

Suggestions:

- Sprouts Market 2245 Eagle Rock Blvd

- Lola Cafe - 2040 Colorado Blvd

- Panda Express - 4947 Eagle Rock Blvd

- Armon’s Diner - 5056 Eagle Rock Blvd

- BeeWali’s Vegan AF - 4862 Eagle Rock Blvd

1:00 PM Finding Your Voice with Maggie Kiley and Mylissa Fitzsimmons
Vidiots MUBI Micro-Cinema - 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles CA 90041

3:00 PM Craft, Structure, and Story with Andrew Kevin Walker

Vidiots MUBI Micro-Cinema - 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles CA 90041

4:00 PM BREAK

6:00 PM Surviving and Thriving in the Writers’ Room with Elizabeth Laime and Jessica Elaina Eason (LOCATION TBD)

8:00 PM Optional Mixer (LOCATION TBD)

Friday March 20th

Career Strategy and Industry Navigation

11:00 AM The Long Game: Development Hell & Staying Power with Leila Cohan, Janine Salinas Schoenberg, and Nina Fiore

Vidiots MUBI Micro-Cinema - 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles CA 90041

1:00 PM Walkaway Lunch

Suggestions:

- Sprouts Market 2245 Eagle Rock Blvd

- Lola Cafe - 2040 Colorado Blvd

- Panda Express - 4947 Eagle Rock Blvd

- Armon’s Diner - 5056 Eagle Rock Blvd

- BeeWali’s Vegan AF - 4862 Eagle Rock Blvd

2:00 PM The Art of the General Meeting Workshop with Pamela Ribon and Beatriz Sequeira
Vidiots MUBI Micro-Cinema - 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles CA 90041

4:00 PM Break/Walkaway Dinner

7:00 PM Special Screening - Eagle Theater

Vidiots - 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles CA 90041

9:00 PM Drinks Mixer

Capri Club 4604 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles CA 90041

Saturday March 21st

Festivals, Indie Film, and Leveling Up

9:00 AM Festival Programmers and Indie Filmmakers Breakfast and Roundtable

with Drea Clark, Brandon Harris, Emily Robinson, Frank Mosley, Joslyn Jenson, Mo Perkins and more TBA (LOCATION TBD)

2:00 PM Leveling Up to the Big Time with Andrew Guest, Matt Gunn, Will Matthews, Jeffrey Addiss, Amber Sealey, Allison Bennett, and more TBA

Vidiots MUBI Micro-Cinema - 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles CA 90041

5:00 PM Farewell Drinks and Mixer (LOCATION TBD)