Tamara Jenkins & Jim Taylor in conversation with Natasha Lyonne

Join Austin Film Festival and the Writers Guild of America, East on Tuesday, April 5 for a free, in-person panel conversation.

Join Academy Award-nominated screenwriters Jim Taylor and Tamara Jenkins in conversation with WGA-nominated and Emmy-nominated write, producer, actress Natasha Lyonne for a discussion on the writing process behind their classic films and advice on adding depth, distinction, and truth to your stories.

Tamara Jenkins is the writer and director of the films PRIVATE LIFE, THE SAVAGES and SLUMS OF BEVERLY HILLS as well as several award winning shorts. Her films have screened at the New York Film Festival, the Telluride Film Festival, Cannes and Sundance. Among the honors she has received are an Academy Award nomination, an Independent Spirit Award, a Los Angeles Film Critics prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship.

Jim Taylor was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Jim is the long-time collaborator of writer/director Alexander Payne. Among the screenplays they have co-authored are ELECTION, ABOUT SCHMIDT, SIDEWAYS and DOWNSIZING. For their work on these scripts they have been honored with two Golden Globes, two Writers Guild Awards and one Academy Award.

Tamara and Jim both attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts where they received their MFAs. Occasionally they work as a writing team and their most recent collaboration was an adaptation of the Nick Hornby novel, JULIET, NAKED.

Four-time Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Natasha Lyonne is a gifted creator who continues to push boundaries as a producer, actor, writer, and director after more than three decades in the industry. She is the creator and star of the Emmy-winning RUSSIAN DOLL, which premieres its second season premiere April 20th on Netflix. Lyonne and production partners Maya Rudolph and Danielle Renfrew Behrens run Animal Pictures, which has a full slate of film, television and documentary projects.

This invitation is non-transferable. Guest are not limited for this event.

Vaccine cards will be checked for entry. Masks are required.

All those entering SVA Theatre need to be fully vaccinated with an FDA / WHO authorized COVID vaccine (listed here) and must show proof of vaccination upon entrance.

Everyone entering SVA Theatre must wear approved face coverings that cover the nose and mouth at all times. CDC guidelines state that bandanas, gaiters, or masks with vents/valves are not approved.