651:"Presenting the "Screenwriting Master Class," at the #NALIP 2018 #LatinoMediaFest! Learn from screenwriting masters, POSSUM co-producer Tatiana Suarez-Pico @hablamepico & Oscar nominee David Arata, with moderator Final Draft's Kala Guess!"
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Arata's work encompasses a variety of genres, including thriller, drama, and fantasy. He has collaborated with many influential directors, including
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Arata's additional writing credits include the sci-fi picture,
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