Disrupt Industry Screenwriting Conference

A Gathering for Innovative Storytellers

The Disrupt Industry Screenwriting Conference (DISC) is a biennial event designed to inspire, empower, and nurture storytellers of all levels. Hosted in the picturesque art district of Cascais, Portugal, this transformative conference brings together filmmakers, screenwriters, and industry professionals from around the globe for three days of teaching, learning, writing, and growth.

DISC is a power-packed experience, offering nourishment for the writer in each of us while supercharging the work we create. Through general sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, participants gain the tools and inspiration needed to disrupt an industry rooted in outdated traditions and bring filmmaking into a bold, inclusive, and innovative future.

Join us at DISC to be inspired, connect with like-minded creatives, and become part of a movement shaping the future of storytelling.

Conference Highlights

  • Location: Cascais, Portugal

  • Dates: November 7-9, 2025

  • Events: General sessions, immersive workshops, and networking opportunities

  • Focus: Expansive, daring, and inclusive approaches to screenwriting

Study Abroad Opportunity

DISC offers a unique study abroad experience for college and university students interested in filmmaking. Through our Study Abroad pathway, schools can send students and teachers to the conference at a discounted rate. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn from industry professionals while exploring one of the most beautiful locations in the world.

Accessible for All

RFI is committed to accessibility in all the work we do. That’s why attendance at DISC is:

  • Free for students

  • Sliding scale for professionals and other participants

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What Our Students Say About DISC

  • “I felt this conference almost like a spiritual retreat.”

  • “I was on the verge of giving up. I’d submitted to several screenplay contests, and been rejected every time. It was like…DISC lit me on fire. I was inspired to keep going.”

  • “This conference made me want to go home and write, write, write!”

Accessible, Affordable, and High-Quality Education

RFI is an online screenwriting conservatory dedicated to making screenwriting education accessible and affordable for a global community of emerging storytellers.

Join us, and become part of a movement redefining the future of filmmaking.