In the Beginning, the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Was an Idea, Born on the Banks of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa.

Join Us for the 13th Annual Festival April 24-28, 2024.

Schedule:

1:00pm - Advanced Screenwriting Techniques (90 Minutes)

With Peter Meech

In This 90 Minute Workshop We’ll Discuss Story Structure and the Importance of Backstory, Which Affects Every Part of a Film. In Addition, We’ll Discuss How to Transcend Genre Through Dialogue, Style and Narrative Technique. Participants in the Workshop Will Have the Opportunity to Discuss Their Pitches as Well as Their Current Projects if They Wish.

About Peter:

Peter Meech is a Multi-award Winning Writer, Producer and Director for Television and Film as Well as an Author and a Playwright. Most Recently He Wrote, Produced and Directed the Mystery Thriller Around Robin. The Award-winning Film Was Acquired by Hewes Pictures and Will Have a Theatrical Release Later This Year. 

Peter's Television Credits Include Hbo's the Adventures of Tintin (for Which He Was Also Voice-talent), Emily of New Moon, Masked Rider,vr Troopers,ready or Not, and Robert Halmi's Dracula: the Series. He is a Member of the Wga, the Writer's Guild of Canada, Bafta, Sag, the Dramatists Guild of America and Ascap.

Date: April 24-28, 2024