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Jack Snyder

Screenwriter / Film Director
Participates in 7 items
Jack Snyder is an award-winning screenwriter and director with many films to his credit. His films have been distributed by 20th Century Fox, NBCUniversal, Warner Brothers, and Sony. Several have shown theatrically, and aired on Showtime, Syfy, and Lifetime. Jack’s most recent film is 57 SECONDS, a sci-fi thriller that he co-produced and served as script consultant. The film stars Morgan Freeman and Josh Hutcherson and was released theatrically and digitally in September 2023. Jack also wrote the novel adaptation of the screenplay. Before that, Jack wrote and directed the thriller, FAMILY OF LIES, for Lifetime Movie Network. It was picked up for streaming by Tubi TV and released on DVD/Blu-ray through Sony Pictures. Jack has also made several indie films. These include COLD MOON, a horror film he co-wrote and co-produced which stars Josh Stewart and Christopher Lloyd. And he also co-wrote BAD GRANDMAS, a dark comedy starring Florence Henderson, Pam Grier, and Judge Reinhold. Jack has written, produced, and directed two original thrillers. FATAL CALL, starring Jason London, Danielle Harris, and Kevin Sorbo, was picked up by Warner Brothers for VOD. GHOST IMAGE, starring Elisabeth Rohm and Stacey Dash, premiered on Showtime and was distributed worldwide through 20th Century Fox. All his films can currently be seen on one of the many streaming platforms. When Jack is not writing, producing, or directing movies, he and his family split their time between their hometown of St. Louis and the many beaches of Los Angeles.

Sessions in which Jack Snyder participates

Friday 29 September, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour
Author - Craft

What is it, and how can it help your writing? Why does this framework work?

2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
General

With new movies dropping so soon onto streaming services, which you can watch in the comfort and quiet of your own home, is there any reason to go to the movies theater anymore? Have modern audiences and rising prices ruined that magical experience?

5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour
Media

The third season of Picard had many surprises. What did you think of the plot twists? Would Vadic been as interesting without Amanda Plummer's performance? Do they need a fourth season now? (Major spoilers abound!)

7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 1 hour
General

Are studios less willing to take chances on movies? Is their only focus on the "sure thing"? Will we ever have another Spielberg or Lucas?

Saturday 30 September, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
6:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 1 hour
Media

What are the challenges and successes of adapting science fiction and horror literature into visual media? What is the impact of different storytelling techniques and visual aesthetics?

Sunday 1 October, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 hour
General

Our panelists will discuss what makes a person a professional and whether it really matters. What do you need to know before deciding to go pro, etc.

12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour
Media

Will Marvel slowly take over Disney from the inside? Will they be the power behind the throne? Or will they slowly fade into just another content niche?