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Attend the Magical Merriment
Get ready to be inspired and connect with agents, industry experts, and other writers!
$249
All Workshops and Panels
Closing Night Gala - short films and The Gertie Awards presented + drink ticket ($22 add-on)
Friday Night Poolside Party
Agent / Manager Pitch add-ons available at $15 each
$22
The Closing Night Gala will be on September 28, 2024 with screenings of the five selected short films in between awarding The Gertie to the winners of our Writing Contests (not announced until that night!).
Here you can buy a pass for the Closing Gala ONLY, which is a great chance for cast and crew to see their short film on the big screen to a packed house!
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Our adorable, partnering hotel is THE SHORT STORIES HOTEL (how could we resist?) with a discounted rate + waived $25 amenity fee. Call and book using "The Gertrude Conference" code.
Other options:
The Palisociety Hotel in West Hollywood ($$$) with 10% if you book after Dec. 15 - ask when booking,
Park Plaza ($$$), Beverly Laurel motor inn ($$), the Banana Bungalows ($)
>> Please call them to book <<
September 26-28, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA.
Yes! As long as ticket are available (AND THEY ARE LIMITED). Buy them here.
Panel proposals will be open in January 2024 via Submittable. Sicn up for our newsletter at the bottom of this page to be notified.
Thursday: registration table will be open at the Short Stories hotel from 3-7pm. Friday: panels run all day, followed by suneset, poolside readings from some of our favorite writers during a game with prizes! Saturday: full day of panels followed by our Closing Night Gala, screening the winning short films and awarding contest winners The Gertie Award.
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You can be on up to two panels.
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