Elke Town is a story editor, script consultant and head of Storyworks a company devoted to helping writers, directors and producer build better stories. With close to two decades of experience in film, television and print media, Elke has developed, financed and produced for both film and television, and worked as a broadcast executive. During her time as head of Telefilm Canada’s Creative Affairs department she was involved in the development and financing of over 200 film and television projects. She also has a background in writing and the visual arts and frequently teaches screenwriting workshops. The chemistry between words and images is her forte.


Elke is participating in the 2007 WIFT International Summit as the instructor for:

Session #16 Working with a Story Editor
Tuesday, July 17, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Roof Salon
Presented in Partnership with NBC Universal
The script is at the frontline of all feature film and television projects. Projects move through development to production when the script brings the world and the characters so fully to life that the gap between reading the script and seeing the film is closed. But how to get there? A story editor, a writer, producer and funder will discuss the collaborative role of the story editor in working toward a better script. Discussion will focus on finding the right story editor, problems and concerns that may arise through the process, and how to make the process work for everyone involved.