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Paths to the Page: How Screenwriters Break In | HFB x HFF Industry Day Panel

How do screenwriters really get their start? From contest recognition and agency representation to TV movies, indie filmmaking, and the festival circuit, this panel brings together four industry professionals to explore the many ways writers launch their careers. Recorded live at the Hamilton Film Festival Industry Day, Paths to the Page features: Panelists: • Joe Favalaro — Emerging writer behind The Black Dog, recognized on The Black List • Courtney McAllister — Writer (Inn for Christmas) and former VP of Development at Vortex Media • Terrance Odette — Writer–director (Saint Monica, Fall) with a deep indie and festival background • Samantha Driscoll-Way — Literary Agent, The Jennifer Hollyer Agency Moderator: • Jeff Boulton (Producer, Founding Member of the Hamilton Film Board) In this candid conversation, they discuss: ✔ The different ways writers get their first break ✔ What agents look for in new talent ✔ How to approach representation ✔ Contest pathways vs. TV movies vs. indie features ✔ How to build momentum and sustain a screenwriting career ✔ Advice for emerging screenwriters in regional film communities Whether you're a new screenwriter, a filmmaker looking to strengthen your storytelling, or someone curious about the Canadian screen industry — this panel offers practical, honest, career-building insight straight from working professionals. Presented by the Hamilton Film Board in association with the Hamilton Film Festival. Sponsored by the City of Hamilton, the Hamilton Film Office, Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. and Flat Rock Cellars. #Screenwriting #ScreenwriterLife #WritingTips #FilmIndustry #HowToBreakIn #FilmFestival #CanadianFilm #HamiltonFilmFestival #IndieFilm #WritersLife