Years ago, screenwriter&nbsp;James V. Hart&nbsp;(Hook,&nbsp;Contact,&nbsp;Bram Stoker’s Dracula,&nbsp;The Hot Zone) created the HartChart at our very own Austin Film Festival. This groundbreaking story mapping tool helps writers to face the dreaded blank page without fear. Since then, he has returned every year to break down the scripts of award-winning films like&nbsp;LA LA Land,&nbsp;Get Out&nbsp;and&nbsp;Eighth Grade&nbsp;with the HartChart and shares his methods with countless festival attendees, bringing their storytelling to new heights. This year, Hart is back with something special for our first ever virtual Festival—exclusive access to four HartChart masterclasses. Whether you are an aspiring or established writer, breaking a new story or tightening a draft, join Hart as he demonstrates how to embrace structure, chart characters’ journeys, and bring ideas to life on the page. All four episodes of the HartChart masterclass will be available for free during the festival. After the Festival, a special discount code for attendees will be available to purchase masterclass videos along with the HartChart toolkit, a favorite of AFF attendees as well. Check out&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hartchart.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.hartchart.com</a>&nbsp;for updates, consults and the story mapping tools. Never face a blank page again!

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