Project Development & Shaping Narrative at Wild Goose Bar & Grill – Chicago, IL

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & SHAPING NARRATIVE

Join us on July 27th, 2025 at Wild Goose Bar & Grill for an exclusive in-person event with Chicago Screenwriters Network!

Discover the art of project development with Charles Borg as he shares strategies for organizing your screenwriting assets and taking your project to the next level. Learn how to craft compelling characters and arcs that resonate with audiences and reflect emotional depth. Plus, gain valuable tips on confidently presenting your work to prospective directors, producers, or agents.

Charles earned his MFA in screenwriting from Chapman University and has taught screenwriting at Depaul University, Columbia College Chicago, Roosevelt University, Flashpoint, and Chicago Filmmakers.

He started his career in reality television, rising from Production Coordinator to Writer/Co-Producer across two seasons of Knockout, a boxing docu-series produced and distributed by FUSE streamed on HULU.

He recently wrote, produced, and co-directed the psychological thriller Caiman (streaming on Amazon). His other credits include Man (streaming on Tubi) and Young Ali (streaming on Amazon. He also co-produced the feature Three Worlds, currently available on AppleTV+, Amazon.

Charles runs a script consulting business, “Smash To:” where he offers project consulting, ghost-writing, and script analysis. His clients have included companies like Bad Robot, Yotta Games (Mafia City) and creatives such as Andrew Gordon (former creative director at Pixar), Mickey Capoferri (Senior Director of Content & Programming at Lucasfilm), and actor Ryan Bathe (Boston Legal, This is Us).

Outside of Film and TV, Charles is co-creator of DARE, a graphic novel produced by Laguna Studios and set to hit shelves in 2025.

Join us as we learn valuable insights that will enhance your writing.

Register on Eventbrite at: https://tinyurl.com/bddbbykk

Limited availability – don’t miss out! A one drink and meal minimum is required.

Registration will open at 5:30pm. Once capacity is reached a limited few will be allowed to purchase tickets at the door for $15.00.

Attention! If you choose the CSN Member Ticket for free but aren’t currently a member, you’ll need to pay $15.00 at the door. Please pick the right ticket accordingly.

Location: Wild Goose Bar & Grill located at 4600 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL right down the street from the Davis Theater.

Area is under construction so allow for more time to discover convenient parking options!

Free street parking can be found on side streets like Leland and Wilson, or near Sunnyside Ave.

Look for additional free parking under the train viaduct off Western Avenue – just access the alley across from 7-Eleven. Be mindful of signage for restrictions.

Alternatively, take public transportation via the Western Avenue Brown Line Stop or CTA Bus Lines 11, 49, 49B, and 81. Metered city parking is also available in Lot #70.

Plan your trip hassle-free!

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Charles Borg