Chris Huntley

Chris Huntley

Chris Huntley is an Academy Award-winning software developer and Vice President of Write Brothers Inc.  Chris is also the co-creator of Dramatica, an acclaimed theory of story and the basis of the popular Writer's DreamKit and Dramatica Pro software.  Chris regularly teaches workshops and classes on story structure and development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dramatica: A New Theory of Story

Dramatica: A New Theory of Story is the definitive guide to the most profoundly original and complete paradigm of story since Aristotle wrote Poetics. This book is chock-full of stunning solutions to vexing story structure and development problems that have mystified and tormented writers for ages. An absolute must read for any writer who wants to elevate the quality of their written work.
Written by Melanie Anne Phillips & Chris Huntley.

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Past Events

Here are some of Chris Huntley's previous appearances, events, workshops, and seminars:


Chris Huntley will present an expert course at the InkTip Pitch Summit II from 2:30 to 7:00 PM on Friday, July 22, 2011. This intensive course is titled, "Solving Serious Story Problems," and focuses on identifying and solving significant structural problems that plague writers. An emphasis will be placed on practical applications and techniques for correcting these issues.

For more information, go to http://www.InkTipPitchSummit.com


For the third year in a row, Chris Huntley is a speaker at Comic-con International in San Diego. "How to Get and Audience into Your Main Character's Shoes," is the topic of Chris' workshop as part of Comic-con's IFF (International Film Festival and film school). 4:00-4:45, Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Marriott Hall 2, Marriott Marquis & Marina.

For more information, go to:
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci11_prog_sat.php


3D Movies Storytelling Development Project: Chris Huntley was one of several Hollywood Masters participating in a several month long series of workshop presented by the Storytelling Research Center, the Institute of Media Content, and Dankook University in Seoul, South Korea. Chris taught Dramatica story theory, and practical usage of Dramatica Pro and Movie Magic Screenwriter. His two-week series of lectures ran from November 15 to November 26, 2010. Learn more....


Chris Huntley was a panelist at the 2010 Austin Film Festival., October 21-24, in Austin, Texas. Chris was on the following panels:

For more information, visit AustinFilmFestival.com.


Chris Huntley was at the 2010 New York Comic Con, October 8-10. Chris was signing books at the Write Brothers booth #2462 during the event. He also had a panel, "Writing Action Packed and Character Driven Stories." Time and date were Friday, October 8 at 2:15-3:15PM in Panel Room 5 (1A17-18). For more information, visit NewYorkComicCon.com.
Chris Huntley was at the 2010 University Film and Video Conference. This year the conference was August 10-14 at Champlain College in Burlington, VT. For more information, visit UFVA.org.

Chris Huntley hosted a panel at Comic-con International 2010. in San Diego, CA. The panel, "Writing Action Packed and Character Driven Stories," was on Saturday, July 24 from 4:00-5:00pm at Marriott Hall 1&2. Chris was also at the Write Brothers booth (#1429) signing books and answering questions. For more information, visit Comic-con.org...

Chris Huntley at Comic-con International 2010


Chris Huntley gave two presentations at the 2010 Seattle international Film Festival. The first session was on Saturday, June 5. The second session was on Sunday, June 6. For more information, visit SIFF.net...
Chris Huntley was on two panels at the F.A.M.E LA. (Film Animation Music Entertainment) Rock'n Comic-Con, May 28-30. For more information , visit pasadenacomiccon.

Chris Huntley was the main speaker at Screenwriting Toolbox: Concept to Completion, May 8, 2010. Learn more...

Chris Huntley taking questions at the Screenwriter's Toolbox seminar Chris Huntley speaking about Character Arc aat the Screenwriter's Toolbox seminar