Story Summit
David Paul Kirkpatrick is an accomplished entertainment executive with extensive experience in the film industry. Currently serving as the Managing Member at Story Summit since February 2020, David has dedicated efforts to supporting emerging writers. In addition, David has held the position of President at The Closeburn Learning Trust since September 2013, promoting meaningful media projects. Previously, David was the Executive Managing Officer at Rock Entertainment, and worked as a Producer/Consultant at Rysher Entertainment. David's career includes notable roles such as President of the Motion Picture Group at Paramount Pictures and President of Production at Walt Disney Pictures/Touchstone Pictures. David earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film, Television, and Literature from the California Institute of the Arts from 1970 to 1973, and attended Hudson High School from 1965 to 1969.
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Story Summit
Story Summit’s mission is to build community and connection among students and faculty while delivering world-class instruction in the art and craft of writing. We offer live, virtual, and interactive courses via Zoom in craft, genre, marketing, and writing as an act of self-discovery. In all of our courses, we bring in award-winning and accomplished professionals from the publishing and entertainment industries, providing world-class instruction in a nurturing, one-of-a-kind community. You’ll have real access to some of the most notable names on the planet. With their guidance, you'll discover new and transformative habits to strengthen your ability and confidence, helping you finish your writing and launch or build your success.