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DANCES WITH FILMS

2009-05-30T12:16:00.000-07:00

CONTACT:
Leslee Scallon
323.850.2929
leslee@danceswithfilms.com

RECESSION OR DEPRESSION, DANCES WITH FILMS IS NOT DOWNSIZING
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THE FESTIVAL THAT HAS BEEN BREAKING THE RULES FOR A DOZEN YEARS OPENS ON JUNE 4TH

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 27, 2009) – As many film festivals close their doors, Dances With Films continues to expand as the demand for their truly independent brand surges. Taking place June 4th thru 11th at the Laemmle’s Sunset 5 in West Hollywood, the festival will be screening nearly 100 films (features, shorts, docs and music videos) from as far away as Australia, Italy and UK to films from local talent outshining many of the films in the theatres today.

The industry “Meet the Filmmakers” cocktail party will be held, June 4, 2009 at Guys and Dolls, located on Beverly Boulevard next to Jerry’s Deli in West Hollywood for industry, press and Dances With Films filmmakers and alumni. To rsvp please email info@danceswithfilms.com

Festival rules require that all competition films have no “known” actors, directors, writers or producers, however as alumni advance in their careers and to “break” our own rules, an “Alumni Spotlight” section of the festival has been created to continue the support of the DWF community. This year, Dances will spotlight the documentary, MYTHIC JOURNEYS by alums Steven and Whitney Boe with the voice talents of Tim Curry, Mark Hamill and Lance Hendrickson; the comical short film, COWBOY DREAMS, featuring Bill Engvall and Danny Trejo from alum Paul DeNigris; BEING MICHAEL MADSEN, starring Michael Madsen, Virginia Madsen, with a host of cameos from Harry Dean Stanton to Darryl Hannah, from alum Michael Mongillo. The Spotlight Finale film will be political thriller, THE DIVIDED starring Jeremy London by alum Bennett Stein.

“Since the beginning, Dances With Films has been about building a community of filmmakers who understand the pain and elation of what each have gone through to finish their respective films. We’re proud when we say many of our filmmakers stay in touch with each other long after the festival ends and for many years after,” says Michael Trent, Co-Founder. With an expected attendance of nearly 8,000 audience participants and a nearly 100% filmmaker attendance, DWF expects the question and answer sessions with the film creators to be lively.

In a world of formulaic, homogenized film festivals, Dances With Films continues to break the rules for a dozen years.

The 2009 Competition Features are:

Corpse Run, written and directed by John-Michael Thomas, produced by Danielle Jacobs.
Cryptic, written and directed by Danny Kuchuck and John Weiner, directed by Danny Kuchuck, John Weiner and Jenifer Shahin.
How I Got Lost, written and directed by Joe Leonard, produced by Massoumeh Emami, Jared Parsons and Sam Mestman.
The Last Hurrah, written and directed by Jonathan Stokes, produced by Richie Molyneux, Jonathan Stokes and Chuck DeRosa.
Love Conquers Paul, written and Directed by Colin Bannon, produced by Colin Bannon, David Bannon, Barry Kerr, Brian Carroll and Jennifer Roe.
Miss Ohio, written and directed by Gregory Fitzsimmons, produced by Gregory Fitzsimmons and James Francis Flynn.
My Normal, written by Renee Garzon, Adam Sales, Abdul Malik Abbott, directed by Irving Schwartz, produced by Renee Garzon, Adam Sales, Abdul Malik Abbott and Phillippa Davis.
Park Sharks, written and directed by Dan Lee, produced by Steve Lesser.
The Scar Crow, written and directed by Andy Thompson and Pete Benson, produced by Andy Thomson.
Tiny Little Lies, written by David H. Luz, directed and produced by Randolph Harrison, Exec producers David H. Luz, Tom Woolen, Eric P. Rothenberg, co-exec producer David Gordon.
Waking Dreams, written and directed by Deepika Daggubati, produced by Kalyan Vindhya, Deepika Daggubati, Sulekha Naidu

FAST FACTS:

WHO: Dances With Films, the film festival dedicated to TRUE independent talent, where unknown filmmakers create ALL of the competition films.

WHEN: June 4-11 2009
Screening times vary, check schedule
Truly independent features, shorts, docs and music videos from all over the world, panels

and.... the 2Minute, 2Step Short Film Challenge, held during the week of the festival. 8 filmmakers are selected from script submissions and given 4 (four) hours to shoot and edit an under 2 minute film. Watch from our Filmmaker Lounge as they accept the challenge of completing their script.

WHERE: Laemmle's Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046

Tickets are available on the Dances With Films website for $10 prior to June 4, $12 afterwards. Full access festival passes are also available for $125.

For 12 years, DWF has championed the unflinching spirit at the very core of the independent filmmaking scene. While the vast majority of film fests rely heavily on "celebrity," DWF has relied on the innovation, talent, creativity and sweat equity that revolutionized the film industry. That reliance continues to prove successful with alumni moving on to write and direct celebrity studded vehicles and create hit television series, produce multi-million dollar films. We can even throw in a few Oscar Nominees....

For more information ~ www.danceswithfilms.com or call 323.850.2929

BLUESAPALOOZA, SAT., AUG. 2ND

2008-07-31T11:59:00.000-07:00

I am heading out to Mammoth Mountain (California) this weekend for BLUESAPALOOZA! It is so much fun. Great Blues music galore all day and all night. There is a huge amphitheatre in the woods just off a main road. Bring a chair and sunscreen. There is food vendors there selling many assortments of food choices including vegetarian style. For $5 more on the ticket price you get a nice size memorabilia beer taster glass and the stumper is when to stop tasting over 200 choices of micro-brews from over 50 brewing companies which is INCLUDED! Who wouldn't spend $5 for that? Even if you don't drink you get a cool memorabilia glass It is heaven for beer drinkers or hell depending on how you look at it. I tried all I could. There were some memorable beers too. Some favorites that stand out: Scotch Ale (it's beer!), Double Chocolate beer, Strawberry, Peach, Apple, and I could go on and on. Tickets are still available. The main event is Saturday. Friday they offer Blues and a BBQ meal, but last year they promised the same thing and we got squat for a free meal. They assure us this year will be different, but without any recompense for last year we are not going to Friday's event this year. Fool me once... fool me twice... I don't know the rest. I hope you make it out. It is SHORT notice I know. CLiCK FOR INFO.

JULY 24, BROADCAST, WHILE TIME STANDS STILL DOCUMENTARY, AMERICA'S MILITARY FAMILIES

2008-07-22T16:53:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to announce that on Thursday, July 24th at 6:33pm (PST), I will be interviewed on the cutting edge internet show Digital Production BuZZ!!! This is a fabulous opportunity to spread the word about my documentary While Time Stands Still which will reveal the untold story of America’s military families confronting the wartime deployment of their loved ones. The film is still in production and in need of funding, so this press may help generate additional donations as well!

To hear the broadcast, log onto

http://www.digitalproductionbuzz.com/LiveThisWeek/

Thursday, July 24th

6:30pm (PST)

All the best,

Elena Miliaresis
Director-Producer

While Time Stands Still

Smiling Sun Productions
www.WhileTimeStandsStill.com
Elena@WhileTimeStandsStill.com

SUPERMENTORS CLASS FOR SCREENWRITERS, ACTORS, DIRECTORS, AUGUST 2008

2008-07-22T14:45:00.000-07:00

NEW SUPERMENTORS CLASSES WITH BONUS WEEKEND CLASS!

Hi, guys -

The new Six-Week Supermentors Classes start in August, with the GREATEST OFFER WE'VE EVER MADE! You won't want to miss this!

If you enroll in either the Tuesday or Wednesday night classes beginning August 5 and 13 and held in West Hollywood - or in the amazing new Six Week Teleconference Class beginning Monday night August 11 for those not living in L.A., you get to choose from one of two great BONUS WEEKEND CLASSES at no extra cost! (A $425 value!)

You get to choose one of these two FREE EXTRA CLASSES:

1. Weekend Class on the Art and Business of Acting and Directing -- August 30-31 in North Hollywood. With panelists producer Chris Wyatt (NAPOLEON DYANMITE), director Michael Nankin (Battlestar Galactica), star Armin Shimerman (BUFFY, DEEP SPACE NINE), actress Kathy Lamkin (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN) and many more stellar guests!

2. Weekend Class on the Art and Business of Screenwriting and Producing - September, date to be announced, with INCREDIBLE SURPRISE GUESTS from the world of BIG-BUDGET and INDEPENDENT FEATURES.

You can take either weekend class separately for $199 if you enroll by the end of July (price normally $425). But the weekend classes are ABSOLUTELY FREE if you enroll in the Six-week Supermentors Intensive for just $599!

You can enroll by mailing a check to Marc Zicree at 7521 W. Norton Ave. #8, West Hollywood, CA 90046 or with credit card by logging onto www.paypal.com and indicating you want to pay marc@zicree.com

More info follows. Contact us at (323) 363-1259 or email marc@zicree.com with any questions. But hurry -- these classes will fill up fast!

All best,
Marc Zicree

WRITERS! DIRECTORS! ACTORS! PRODUCERS!
Let the Supermentors Help Put Your Career on Rails

Marc and Elaine Zicree have mentored thousands of writers, actors, directors and producers to fast-track their careers, saving them years of wasted time and thousands of dollars. They provide real-world advice and actions YOU can put into practice NOW.

The Zicrees practice what they preach: recently, they've had a novel on the L.A. Times Bestseller List; seen Marc's book THE TWILIGHT ZONE COMPANION named one of ten “science fiction books for the ages” by the New York Times; landed deals with Fox, Paramount, Universal & Sci-Fi; teamed with former Presidents and Sr. VPs of major studios, and producers with deals at same; and co-written, exec produced and directed the STAR TREK NEW VOYAGES episode “World Enough and Time,” starring George Takei - which just WON the TV GUIDE award and has been nominated for the Nebula and Hugo Awards!

This is the REAL DEAL - each week, Marc and Elaine give you hands-on guidance to succeed in film and TV. No hype, no theory, just the authentic goods to make it all happen!

SUPERMENTORS CLASSES, SERVICES & PRODUCTS include:

o SIX-WEEK CLASS, held in West Hollywood and LIMITED TO TEN STUDENTS, teaches how to set career goals, target buyers, get past the Guardians at the Gate, develop evidence of your skills and talents, pitch yourself & your project powerfully, and MAKE IT HAPPEN. $599 discount with this notice. (Normally $799!)
o NEW! SIX-WEEK TELECONFERENCE CLASS, same great hands-on coaching but available to anyone anywhere in the world! $599 (discounted from $799.)
o ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS, in person or via telephone. $300/session.
o SCRIPT NOTES - detailed notes on teleplays or pilots $500, screenplays $750.
o DVDS AND CDS - One-disc to nine-disc sets on subjects including having a career in the Industry; creating, selling and running your own TV show. (The Writers Store just named the Zicrees' DVD on how to sell a TV series “one of ten essentials for having a screenwriting career!”)

WITH THE ZICREE'S GUIDANCE…

“I booked the lead in a feature and secured a great manager!” KATHARINE McEWEN
“I booked my first pilot for ABC!” RAE RITKE
"I received a first look deal with Dreamworks!” KAI SOREMEKUN, Director/Producer
“I have a two-book deal with St. Martin's!” SUSAN ARNOUT SMITH
“I was hired to write two feature screenplays!” JIM TROESH
“I sold my first story to MEDIUM!” MICHAEL T. MOORE
“I've gotten approved as a director at three networks & a major studio!" KEN MADER
“Marc Zicree is amazing!” RAY BRADBURY

For more info, contact (323) 363-1259, email marc@zicree.com or log onto www.supermentors.com or www.zicree.com

JULY 19-20, "GLOW" FREE EVENT IN SANTA MONICA

2008-07-19T16:33:00.000-07:00

Glow is a FREE art and music festival in a 6 block area around the
Santa Monica Pier. It goes from 7 pm-7 am.

Art installations and events for Glow will be take place within Santa
Monica's downtown and beach area.
From the sand to the sea up to the Pier and Palisades Park, there will
be 20 multi-media art installations, music by KCRW DJs and much more.

DJs Garth Trinidad, Raul Campos, and Jeremy Sole will provide the
soundtrack on the Pier from 10pm to 4am.

Internationally-recognized artists will create engaging sights and
sounds from dusk till dawn. The solar-powered Ferris Wheel will host a
revolving orchestra, "tumbleweeds" of recycled material will float on
the ocean illuminated by LEDs, SASSAS with dublab will take over the
carousel to present Tonalism, an ambient sound and projected image
environment, and Shih Chieh Huang will turn the path under the Pier
into Neptune's Net.
Another dozen of the region's innovators will create breathtaking
works that will captivate viewers throughout the night.

Glow is patterned after the highly successful Parisian dusk to dawn
cultural extravaganza, Nuit Blanche.
I'm going to park far away and ride my bike, they have free bike
valet. All the SM parking structures around 3rd st promenade will be
open. Read the signs for street parking.

For info: http://www.glowsantamonica.com

FILM PRODUCER CLASS, OCTOBER, FLASH FORWARD INSTITUTE

2008-07-19T14:37:00.000-07:00

SAVE THE DATES – OCTOBER 18 & 19
ONLY 11 Spaces Left – Call Now!

PRODUCING YOUR LOW BUDGET FILM
OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME AS
A WEEKEND INTENSIVE – October 18 & 19

Presented By:
SUZANNE LYONS
Co-Founder of the Flash Forward Institute, Snowfall Films, Inc and WindChill Films, Inc

SCRIPT to SCREEN – from the award winning producer of
eight feature films in the past seven years.

THE COURSE: This workshop is unique in that it will literally guide you through the entire process of making your film. From my own han ds-on experience on my last few films (specifically CANDY STRIPERS, SÉANCE and PORTAL) I will be taking you through every detailed facet of filmmaking.

THE COST: $975.00 Includes Lunch & Course Materials (well over $10,000 worth!) Fly In Discount of $200.00! (Workshop location - Burbank)

TO REGISTER: Call Suzanne Lyons at 818-558-5917 or email Snowfallfilms@aol.com
(Workshop limited to 30 people)

WARNER GRAND THEATRE, SAN PEDRO, MOVIES

2008-07-19T14:35:00.000-07:00

Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, San Pedro http://warnergrand.org
- click on "tickets" or "brochures" or choose listing UNDER "schedule"
Tix sometimes at Williams Bookstore, 443 West 6th Street, SP, 310 832-3631

To be removed from this list, simply reply "remove"
Note - special summer camp for youth to perform High School Musical -
see YoutHorizons for details; performance will be July 27

Saturday, Jul. 19, 8 p.m. - $65
Hot Pedro Nites
Tix: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=158847

[Rocky Horror skips a week due to hot pedro nites!]

Saturday, Jul. 26, 11:59 p.m. - $9 - repeats weekly
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Tix: http://www.midnightinsanity.com/AboutMI/Directions.htm#PayPal

Sunday, Jul. 27, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. $10 ($5 youth)
Disney's - High School Musical - by The Relevant Stage
Tix: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/36780?prod_id=6450

Urinetown the Musical
Jul. 31 - Aug 10 (variable) $20 ($15 Senior/College; Youth $5)
Tix: http://brownpapertickets.com/event/28249

** Tall Ships Family Film Festival - $5 (free for children under age 5) **
Tix: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=161022

Friday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m. - Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)
Saturday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. - Master and Commander (2003)
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2 p.m. - SpongeBob SquarePants (2004)
Sunday, Aug. 17, 4 p.m. - Hook (1991)

Saturday, Sep. 13, 10 a.m. - $10/$5 Historic Walking Tour of San Pedro
Reservations at 213-623-2489 Tix:
https://secure2.convio.net/lac/site/Ecommerce/1751180621?store_id=1941

Sunday, Sep 20, 2 p.m. - One World Many Voices - Sacred Music Festival
$15/$10 Tix: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=163221
San Pedro's own Zhena Folk Chorus offer the soulful sounds of
Bulgarian folk singing; The Philippine Chamber Singers bring
sacred songs and folk material from the Philippines and
beyond. Cappella Gloriana, a professional chamber choir from
San Diego, is devoted to the finest choral repertoire that
extends from Renaissance to contemporary music.

If you received this e-mail "forwarded" by someone else, you may
add yourself to the regular mailing list by visiting the website at
http://warnergrand.org/ [click on mailing list]

Bookmark the website for schedule in 2008: http://warnergrand.org
and click on top right button for "schedule" - Buy tickets online or
purchase at Williams Bookstore, 443 W 6th St San Pedro (310 832-3631)
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=78786
Other cultural events: http://culturela.org/events/index.html

Background on the Warner Grand Theatre

The Warner Grand Theatre is a lavish, Art-Deco theater originally
opened to the public on January 20, 1931. Designed by B. Marcus
Priteca, house architect for the Pantages Theater chain, he built
three lavish Art-Deco Palaces located in San Pedro, Beverly Hills
and Huntington Park. The Warner Grand is the last of the three
original theaters left intact and has been undergoing gradual
refurbishment after a thirty-year decline. Thanks to Councilwoman
Janice Hahn, there is now heating and air conditioning. The orchestra
and balcony seats were beautifully restored November 2006.
Newly-discovered paint details have been found on the walls - please join
Grand Vision Foundation to support restoration.

Stop for dinner in nearby restaurants
http://warnergrand.org/schedulerdp.html

Babouch (Moroccan) 810 S Gaffey 831-0246
Beach City Grill (Eclectic) 376 W 6th 833-6345
Caffe Port Town (Crepes/Gelato) 800 S Pacific 547-0849
Copper Room (Mediterranean) 589 W 9th 831-6200
Downtown Subs And More 362 W 6th 856-7827
Juliette's (American) 601 S Palos Verdes 519-8200
La Conga (Mexican) 465 W 7th 833-3388
Marcello Ristorante (Italian) 470 W 7th 519-7100
Neil's (Italian) 383 W 5th Street 548-3495
Niko's Pizzeria (Italian) 399 W 6th 241-1400
Nosh (bfast/lunch) 617 Center St 514-1121
Papadakis Taverna (Greek) 310 W 6th 548-1186
Raffaello's (Italian) 400 S Pacific 514-0900
San Pedro Brewing Co (American) 331 W 6th 831-5663
Senfuku (Japanese) 380 W 6th 832-5585
Sixth Street Bistro (Mediterranean) 354 W 6th Street 521-8818
Think Cafe (Continental) 302 W 5th Street 519-3662
Trani's (Italian & Steakhouse) 584 W 9th 832-1222
The Whale and Ale (British Pub) 327 W 7th 832-0363

ZASTROZZI PLAY TO END OF AUGUST

2008-07-19T14:33:00.000-07:00

ZASTROZZI PLAY TO END OF AUGUST

2008-07-19T14:28:00.000-07:00

Zastrozzi the Master of Discipline is a fabulous play
with a talented cast, and yes me. I do things on stage
I've never done before, and am very excited for you to
come and be wildly entertained. There are sword
fights, lady fights, sex, murder and more.
We open tomorrow. We run through the end of August and if you make your
reservations soon and through me you will receive a
$10 discount.

ARTIVIST EXTENDED DEADLINE

2008-06-17T20:12:00.000-07:00

Thanks for spreading the news! If you can, please update your posting to
note that there is an extended deadline of July 1, 2008, for film
submissions.

Respectfully,

Chris Riedesel
VP, The Artivist Collective

DAVID COUPER - COACH - JOB HUNTING

2008-06-15T20:12:00.000-07:00

It was HOT - 90 degrees plus - the last few days. And if the cost of the air-conditioning is worrying you, maybe it's time to get a new job with more money!

This month I have two courses starting that will help you with your job search..

Job Support Group
Looking for a job? Laid off? Want options? Group coaching includes networking plan, resume review, interviewing tips and how to close the deal.
Six one-hour sessions - once weekly - $150.
STARTS JUNE 3 - 7:00 PM

Getting A Survival Job Class
For entertainment types -actors, writers, directors and all those pursuing their dreams but not yet paying the bills. Job sources and ideas.
WHAT WORKS AND WHAT DOESN'T.
Four one-hour sessions - once weekly - $100.
STARTS JUNE 5 - 7:00 PM

I have been having fun talking companies in turnaround or restructuring about developing their people. My mantra is value - valuing yourself, valuing others and valuing the organization.

Contact me to find more about the job groups or consulting.

INFO@DAVIDCOUPERCOACH.COM
310 274 5337

THE ACTORS NETWORK

2008-06-15T20:11:00.000-07:00

Hey hey...

Here is a list of our upcoming Free Orientations in June. Thanks in advance for passing this information on!

Tuesday/June 3rd/12-2pm

Thursday/June 12th/7-9pm

Thursday/June 26th/12-2pm

For those that would like to reserve a space to attend any of June’s FREE orientations or for any of July’s dates available to you on the website, just give us a call (818) 509-1010 or email us @ info@actors-network.com.

Our best,
The TAN Team!

The Actors' Network
"Where careers are built, since 1991."
818-509-1010
www.actors-network.com
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ARTIVIST

2008-06-15T20:09:00.000-07:00

THE ARTIVIST NEWSLETTER
Uniting the Artistic, Activist, & Progressive Community

"One person with one camera and one idea can make all the difference in the world"
Morgan Spurlock, Super Size Me

June 1 - LATE DEADLINE FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS!!
(FORWARD TO YOUR GROUPS AND FRIENDS!)

"ARTIVIST" is the 1st international film festival dedicated to addressing Human Rights, Children's Advocacy, Environmental Preservation, and Animal Advocacy. Our mission is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists - "Artivists" - while raising public awareness for social global causes.

The 5th Annual Artivist Film Festival is currently accepting international Film and Video submissions that concern themselves with human rights, social or political issues, children's issues/advocacy, animal issues/rights, or environmental issues. Artivist also accepts films that tell inspirational stories and / or are "empowering." Each year Artivist screens shorts, feature-length films, documentaries, narratives, music videos, experimental and animated shorts directed by established international filmmakers, novice filmmakers and the YouTube community. Since 2004, Artivist has showcased 300 films representing 52 countries, and has publicized its events to over 15 Million people in the United States, U.K., and Portugal.

2008 PROMISES FIVE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SITES: Because the 2007 Artivist Film Festival was so well received, it went on to travel to two more international cities, London and Lisbon. This year, in 2008, we had a special film presentation at Georgetown University in February. Now we are preparing the 2008 festival program to premiere in Hollywood, then travel to London, Lisbon, Mexico City and Tokyo.

To submit your film before the June 1st deadline, click here!

BE A PART OF IT - JOIN US!

Join us in our global mission of raising awareness and promoting positive change. The Artivist Board is now accepting resumes and applications for various Writers and Associate Producers. To learn more about what the Artivist organization has to offer click here!

FILM SPOTLIGHT: ZEITGEIST

By John Hoelle

Zeitgeist is a film that demands audiences question the fundamental structures underlying contemporary civilization. Specifically, the documentary attacks what it calls the American “tripartite myth” of God, country and prosperity. Produced and self-funded by Peter Joseph, Zeitgeist is designed to shock viewers into awareness, and has spawned a maelstrom of controversy over its calculated iconoclasm and portrayal of Christianity as pastiche fiction, the events of 9/11 as government conspiracy, and the role of the Federal Reserve as an institution of mass subjugation. While the film may lack the verifiable sources, or even the embodied voices many expect in a classic documentary, Joseph brings a fresh and vital viewpoint to a public forum and viewers are responding. Released exclusively on the internet in June of last year, Zeitgeist is currently the most daily-watched feature-length documentary in Internet history, with combined total views averaging around 70,000 a day, according to Joseph’s website. One gets the sense that the energy around this work and the unique formal aspects of the film itself somehow represents the collective consciousness, which is a real sign of the times.

The 2007 Artivist Film Festival was proud to provide Zeitgeist with its theatrical debut, and the film captured the “Best Feature – Artivist Spirit” prize. Joseph appreciates the prestige the festival is bringing to Zeitgeist: “My film was lifted to a higher respect because of its association with Artivist. I feel The Artivist Film Festival is an outstanding, dignified and honorable organization, which works to bring out important suppressed issues, rather than placating the publics' ill-conditioned interests. Artivist is doing what all media outlets should be doing: educating, raising awareness and increasing consciousness. [The programmers] were not scared to take the risk of showing a film which more traditional and establishment minded individuals might consider to be offensive.”

Zeitgeist seeks to upset many common understandings about how the world works – and one thing is sure, do not expect Joseph to cash in materially on the growing recognition of his film. He is already developing a follow-up (Zeitgeist – Addendum, due this October) to be released like its precursor, for free on the internet. “I do not seek profit outright. If people respect the message, they will help.” Joseph’s new film seeks to answer the question “What do we do now?” regarding the issues raised in the first film.

Joseph doesn’t have tips specifically for filmmakers, but to those who in any way seek to affect social/personal change for the better, he recommends thinking way outside of our normal zone. “The true functionality of any conscious, evolving human being, it to be able to stand ‘outside’ of his or her learned associations and objectively analyze the true empirical relevance, or lack thereof, of what they have been taught is true. It is this process of realization, learning and thus change, that will lead the species to continually higher levels of evolution and progress, because the limitations of personal ‘identity’ and thus ego will no longer exist.”

Zeitgeist can be seen in entirety at www.zeitgeistmovie.com

THE 2007 ARTIVIST AWARDS

On November 11, 2008, the 4th Annual Artivist Film Festival concluded with the 2007 Artivist Awards. Our activist honorees were Ted Danson, Alyssa Milano, Dr. Gloria Lane and Claes Nobel, of the Nobel Prize Family, for their outstanding dedication to human rights, animal advocacy, and environmental protection. Upon receiving his award, Claes shared his experience in having attended many Nobel Prize Awards over the years, describing his Artivist honor as a " paramount juggernaut" and added humorously that it felt "Darn Good!"

Mr. Nobel went on to thank Artivist for "advancing the work of individuals, corporations, and organizations who are inspired to spread bravely and truthfully the mission of creating a world that is better, safer and saner than the one that we have today."

TEN MINUTES WITH DR. GLORIA LANE

Call Me Gloria

By Jonathan Tyrrell

Dr. Gloria Lane has had countless roles in life. She's been an officer in the U.S. military, a dedicated wife, a doting mother, student, university professor, even a youthful tracker of carnivals at some long distant point.

Then on Oct. 6, during her 50th birthday celebration, she received a telephone call. It was her doctor. She had multiple sclerosis.

She would assume a new role; that of survivor.

Dr. Gloria is 75 now and needs to use a wheelchair, but you’d never guess either of those things from the passionate determination in her voice. “The only thing I can’t do is walk, other than that I can do everything. I can use my computer, telephone and of course work with people on a daily basis in whatever way they need to be helped.”

A seemingly tireless accumulator of hyphenates, Dr. Gloria picked up, along with MS survivor, the monikers of women’s advocate and in 1982, she founded the nonprofit Women’s International Center (WIC) whose mission is “Acknowledging, Honoring, Encouraging, and Educating Women”. A couple of years later, she started the Living Legacy Awards.

WIC helps women from other countries learn the fundamentals necessary to thrive in the U.S., including everything from language instruction to obtaining a Driver’s License. WIC is now working with like-minded organizations to assist homeless and abused women. In addition, WIC has linked up with a past Living Legacy Awards Honoree in sponsoring an orphanage of mostly girls in a small village in Nigeria. "You’ve got to start with the young ones.” Future endeavors include implementing programs that “…put out how women can make more money by helping each other start businesses,” says Dr. Gloria.

The first annual Living Legacy Awards presentation took place in honor of International Women’s Day in 1984. In the years since they have honored over 250 individuals from all walks of life for their contributions to humanity. Honorees have included everyone from Dr. Sally Ride to Benazir Bhutto, Uta Hagen to Mother Teresa, Senator Dianne Feinstein to Tippi Hedren.

Dr. Gloria hopes to partner with Artivist so that WIC can bring its history and viewpoint to the Artivist community and integrate the interests of both, thereby highlighting, through films and videos, the significant contributions women have made to the world.

When asked for any advice she might have for artists and activists today she responded, “First of all, you have to know what you want. Second, you have to stick to where you are going, and say to yourself, “I’m going, I’m going and I will not stop until I achieve what I’m after. I think that Artivist does exactly that.”

Time was running out and I had to ask Dr. Gloria if she had any favorite quotes. Her response was revealing, moving and perfectly fitting. “One of my favorite quotes is from Winston Churchill who in the dark days of World War II said, “In all the world the one thing that you must do is never ever never give up.” And that’s how I live, I just never give up. There’s no other way because the only way you achieve anything is to never give up. It’s too easy to quit, too easy to say it's too hard, too easy to say “No, let somebody else do that.” If you've got a dream live it, if you've got that dream make sure everybody else knows what your dream is, and make them part of your dream. Don’t try to do it all by yourself because it's not gonna happen. There are lots of people there to support you but you must make sure you communicate your dream so it includes those people and doesn’t just glorify yourself but glorifies all of the people that you’re hoping to help. You've gotta acknowledge everybody, because everybody has something to say or do that makes a difference.”

Commenting on WIC’s future, Dr. Gloria says with typical determination, “There are lots of things to do yet. I’m not giving up anytime soon.”

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: BETH FISHER

By Terri Iler

Beth Fisher describes herself as “one of those people who continuously spouts her opinions about politics and the evironment to anyone willing to listen.” A volunteer of The Artivist Collective since its beginning in 2004, she recalls receiving an unexpected phone call one morning from friend and Artivist founder Diaky Diaz: “After she underwent her metamorphosis into an activist, she knew I was the right person to contact because I believed the world needed to be exposed to the realities documented in the festival films, even if they were painful to watch.”

Nine months later the first film festival was held and Fisher was its volunteer coordinator. Over the years, she has continued to nurture its growth as a producer, associate producer and no frills event assistant. “I’ve done everything from finding the donors and sponsors to recruiting the volunteers to handling the food and even collecting tickets. I simply show up and take care of those things that need taking care of.”

In her first year as volunteer coordinator, she “literally relied on faithful friends, family and congenial volunteer organizations” to work at the festival. “It’s amazing,” she comments, “how many people you need and how it always manages to come off without a hitch.” Now that the Artivist Collective has steadily flourished into an internationally recognized organization, Fisher is “thrilled to have been there from the beginning . . . though hopefully this is just the beginning.”

When asked how Artivists has given back to her, Fisher responded: “I have learned the importance of diplomacy and the fact that people need to be willing to sit down at the table. Even in selecting the festival sponsors,” she explains, “we do not let them dictate what we do or do not show, no matter who we choose.” And as the showing continues with every year’s eye-opening films and videos, Fisher will continue to volunteer and, she assures us, will “always be there around festival time.”

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ARTIVIST:

"Merging Art & Activism

For Global Consciousness"

www.ARTIVISTS.org

HOLLYWOOD COACHING

2008-06-15T20:08:00.000-07:00

ESSAY & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Transformation

Dear Friends,

In 1978, two weeks after the Jim Jones massacre, I participated in EST. Friends begged me not to go but I had a certain ambivalence about life. As 500 of us walked into the LA Convention Center and the doors shut, I thought, "At least I'm not in Guyana." This past week, I watched a stunning documentary, "Transformation" and I suggest anyone touched or interested in the history of the human potential movement take a look. It is about Werner Erhard, the controversial founder of EST and Landmark Education. I kind of forgot how much Werner Erhard and EST actually influenced our culture. Yes, it was coarse, rude, vulgar, visionary and optimistic. The 70's were the same. EST produced almost a million graduates and its successor touched millions around the world. In watching the documentary my "take away" is that before EST, Erhard abandoned his own family. At least to me, this represents a failure that exceeds virtually any failure or disappointment I could ever have found in my own life. This deeply flawed and charismatic figure didn't use that failure as a reason to settle for a failed life. He went ahead and created his training, the organizations that perpetuated and a couple of charitable institutions. In others words, Erhard found a way to use his own brand of brilliance for the good of the world. In listening to the rhetoric of EST in the 70's, it dawned on me how much of our current culture, like it or not, is influenced by what happened. Virtually any modern talent management - organization development program embraces the move from the militaristic management model to at least beginning the partnership of uncovering possibilities together. Much of today's marketing and language of aspiration was characterized in the 70's as so "EST."

Prior to the late 70's and early 80's, how common was it for people to be talking about making a difference? Were there shortcomings to the process? Of course, it was the 70's. I watched so many people stand up and make commitments to change the world but the vision wasn't specific and personalized enough to gain traction. Plus, the support behind a real vision needs to be well designed. Back then, we'd throw ourselves into these huge volunteer groups. But, just one support or networking group isn't going to make anyone fully successful. Werner made a certain kind of mess out of things. But, look at the impact of his taking action. Much of the media payed attention to the mistakes he made but paid little notice when he reconnected with his family and sought forgiveness and integrity. And for the rest of us, how many times have we been conditioned to settle for mediocrity in our purpose, our satisfaction and our ability to touch others because we failed once, twice, three times? In the years since, many of us have found that life represents an extraordinary platform with absolute choice between whether we settle or pursue meaning, growth, joy, love, beauty and fulfillments. These are characteristics that define my life today and those closest to me - so, I know it is possible. Can we make a mess out of things? Yes and we will. But let's explore the possibility that simply doing nothing will make more than a mess, it will create a nightmare.

Of course the choice of making a difference, of pursuing the greatness within ourselves, our coworkers, our friends and family requires courage. And yet, in the wake of that pursuit, if we persist and try again, and again and again and we when prevail, gratitude emerges. That is the measurement.

So, if you are so inclined, here a few questions to potentially answer. If you choose to participate, take out a piece of paper and take a few minutes to answer each question.

1. If I was going to make a difference today, who would I touch and what would I do to make their world better?

2. Where have I felt any sense of failure and how could I elevate my response?

3. What parts of my own mission, vision and purpose are worthy of persistence?

4. If I was going to transform the way I work, what would I change?

Best,

David Harder

UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

THE INSPIRED WORK PROGRAM - July 12 & 13 - Saturday & Sunday

How many of our waking hours are consumed getting ready for, being at, driving home and recovering from work?

How much does the quality of your work impact your personal life, your love relationships, your family and the way you feel about yourself?

Life is indeed, short. We want you to know that if you give us two days, forty-eight hours, you will emerge from the Inspired Work Program with a new relationship towards your life. During the program, realizations take place:

- Immediate breakthroughs in your entire relationship towards work

- Clarity in how to use all that you've learned

- A move beyond day-to-day frenzy to fulfillment and greater success

Many participants characterize the program as the single most profound seminar they've ever experienced. It's our promise - give us two days and we will deliver more than you expected and more than you dreamed.

INSPIRED PRESENTATIONS - September 25 & 26 - Thursday & Friday

Perception Matters.

Once we establish any kind of success, over 85% of our ability to sustain and grow that success is based on our ability to influence others. Inspired Presentations builds expertise across the entire spectrum of human communications. In two days, six participants transform their ability to present to all audiences, regardless of size or makeup. In this program, everyone experiences and connects with themselves at such a deep level that presentation comes from authenticity. We've learned that so many people fear presentations because they believe, at some core level, they have to turn into someone else. Inspired Presentations represents a sophisticated blend of science, common sense and expert's knowledge born out of that highly competitive industry: Advertising. During this revolutionary experience, each participant learns how to persuade individual and collective audiences to connect effectively and without fear. Consider the profit and success opportunities.

Inspired Presentations is limited to six participants.

Please note: We have received a number of inquiries for a program prior to September. If you want to participant in Inspired Presentations prior to September, contact our office and we will confirm the date for an additional public offering.

INSPIRED SALES - August 9 - Saturday

In seven hours, learn how to get business without making a pitch.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - INSPIRED WORK ALMUNI EVENT - September 18 - Thursday - 7-9 P.M.
Double Your Income in 2009 - Four Ways to Make it Happen!

Meet extraordinary people in an environment that moves well beyond traditional networking. We match attendees effectively and consciously. Alumni programs are limited to individuals who have participated in one of our programs and their guests.

The evening's topic:

Regardless of whether you are self-employed, have a job, work in a large company or small; this information is unexpected and will serve you for the rest of your career. We have found four ways to significantly increase income. They are practical. Each one produces immediate benefits. And, we will make it fun for you to learn. The curriculum, as always, is informative and there will be a great deal of engagement with everyone.

The event requires pre-registration and there is a program fee of $75/person - refreshments and food is included. To register, please call or e-mail, Paula Plotnick, Chief Enrollment Officer at (310) 277-4850 or paula@inspiredworkservices.com.

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ZOCALO Check out ZOCOLOLA.NET

2008-06-15T20:02:00.000-07:00

Zócalo at ArcLight Hollywood

Wednesday, June 18, 7:30 pm at ArcLight Hollywood

Zócalo and the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West
Present

Gay L.A. vs. Gay San Francisco

Moderated by J. Edwin Bacon, Jr., Rector at All Saints Church

To many a Californian, Los Angeles and San Francisco exist in perpetual rivalry. Los Angeles is nouveau glitz to San Francisco's substance. Or San Francisco is the radical metropolis to L.A.'s more mainstream moderation. For gay and lesbian Americans, both cities have been destinations for decades. And yet what Los Angeles and San Francisco have offered gay Americans—and what they have allowed—have been strikingly different.

Join us for an exploration of the gay and lesbian past of California's great urban rivals. Historians Nan Boyd and Daniel Hurewitz, as well as demographer Gary Gates, visit Zócalo to discuss the long history of gay activities in the two cities. What corners of each city seemed amenable to a gay presence? What factors shaped acceptance or repression? The panelists will also examine the policing of gay men and women—the different tactics and approaches used in each city—and the different impact that those policies had. And because California gave birth to the national gay rights movement, the panel will explore the emergence of a gay political constituency within both cities and the country as a whole, trying to understand how and why it was California came to play such a central role. (This event is made possible, in part, by a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation of Los Angeles.)

To Reserve a Free Seat at ArcLight Hollywood Click Here

Zócalo in Miracle Mile

Tuesday, June 17, 7:30 pm at Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

How Will China Emerge from the Rubble?

Moderated by Michael Woo, former Los Angeles City Councilman

The earthquake in Sichuan Province and its aftershocks produced widespread devastation and incalculable human tragedy on the eve of the Olympic Games in Beijing. Instead of marking the unblemished emergence of China as a world power, the ongoing human tragedy paints a more complicated portrait of the evolution which has brought China to this point and the changes which may come in the future. Chengdu natives Zhu Yanfeng and Liu Jin, Deputy Governor of the Futian District and Deputy Director of the Shenzhen Science, Technology, and Information Bureau, respectively, KAZN Radio talk show host Cat Chao, and Linda Bourque and Virginia Li of UCLA School of Public Health visit Zócalo to explore how the earthquake is likely to change Chinese society and politics.

To Reserve a Free Seat at Goethe-Institut Los Angeles Click Here

Zócalo at The Skirball

Wednesday, June 25, 7:30 pm at The Skirball Cultural Center

Carl Zimmer, "The Oracle in the Gut: E. Coli and the Meaning of Life"

New York Times science writer Carl Zimmer visits Zócalo to discuss how an ordinary microbe, E. coli, is revealing the deepest secrets of life itself. In his new book, Microcosm: E. coli and the New Science of Life, Zimmer explores how this microbe, known to most of us for its deadly outbreaks, is actually leading scientists to a new understanding of what it means to be alive. From altruism to death, genetic destiny versus individualism and the possibility of life beyond our planet, E. coli can answer many of our deepest questions about existence. As engaging and insightful as he is knowledgeable, Zimmer discusses how E. coli has played a pivotal role in the history of biology, and continues to lead the way in the search for life-saving drugs, clean fuel, and a deeper understanding of our own genetic makeup and the history of life.

FROM ZOCALO

MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE

2008-06-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

MM NEWSFLASH SPECIALS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CINE GEAR EXPO 2008 at the Universal Studios Backlot in Universal City, California on June 20-21, 2008 is the premier film, video, high definition and digital media expo, networking event and seminar series for the entertainment production and post-production community. With more than 200 companies participating from around the world, the great social atmosphere will continue with opportunity to introduce new technology, new equipment and products to the entertainment community in a jam-packed two days. Register now for FREE! http://www.cinegearexpo.com. Exhibition & Premier Seminars. Universal Studios Backlot - Friday, June 20 - 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Saturday, June 21 • 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Film Series June 19-21 • Universal Studios Backlot - Master Class Seminars - June 22 • Hollywood Locations.
DVDs – CDs – PROMO: MovieMaker recommends our friends at CRYSTAL CLEAR DISC, PROMO AND APPAREL for your DVD and CD replication needs. Serving the regional, national independent and major film industry for over 35 years, Crystal Clear has grown to become one of the largest, most experienced and respected replication and promotional products companies anywhere in the country. Visit them on the web at http://www.crystalclearcds.com or contact the head of Crystal Clear, Jim Cocke, at 800/880-0073, ext. 114 or jim@crystalclearcds.com. Be sure to let Jim know you were referred by MovieMaker for great discounts and special offers!

DISTRIBUTOR SEEKING INDEPENDENT FILMS: EYESODA.COM, a new online community for both filmmakers and film lovers, is looking for independent films to distribute online (non-exclusive). Accepted filmmakers will be able to use the Web to build a global audience and create their own online communities. Filmmakers will be paid 50 percent of their film’s proceeds (ticket sales and advertising) monthly. EyeSoda.com is currently seeking films of 20+ minutes. Join today! The first 50 filmmakers to be accepted on Eyesoda.com will receive $100 in their online account. Prizes awarded on June 30th. Check out “How to Get Started” to submit your film today. Info: http://www.eyesoda.com; info@eyesoda.com. Send DVDs to: Eyesoda, Inc., P.O. Box 28335, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.

FOCAL PRESS: Have a short film that needs to be seen? Enter to win expert help from Sharon Badal! Sign up today at http://www.focalpress.com/shortfilm and you could win a one hour phone consultation with Sharon Badal, short film programmer for the Tribeca Film Festival. She'll share insider tips on how to get your film the exposure it deserves and answer all of your short film questions. Enter today! http://www.focalpress.com/shortfilm.

See your script come to life! Sit back in the director's chair and watch as your script comes to life with FRAMEFORGE 3D STUDIO. Unlike the convoluted storyboarding software of the past, FrameForge makes it effortless to plan and present your project like never before. With FrameForge, you can import a complete script from either Final Draft or Movie Magic Screenwriter and start storyboarding right away. You'll also save time and money with optically correct storyboards that display shots just as they would be seen through the camera! Best of all, FrameForge 3D Studio allows you to easily share your work with the people who can turn your cinematic vision into reality. SRP $399; Sale Price $349. Save $50 when you enter or mention promo code MOVIEMAKER during checkout. Available at The Writers Store: 800/272-8927; 310/441-5151 or online at http://www.writersstore.com/?e=1032.

Receive a FREE MOVIE TICKET when you create a listing in the HOLLYWOOD OMNIBOOK*, a new online directory for all things Hollywood. Join the thousands of Hollywood-related products, services, professionals and more already listed in the Hollywood OmniBook. The Website makes it easy to attract new business and get the word out about your latest projects. Thousands of new and repeat visitors search our site each month. Make it easy for Hollywood to find you, all for less than $25 per year. Plus, create a listing now and receive 15 percent off standard listing fees. (Use Promo Code HOB15P). *Details at http://www.HollywoodOmniBook.com/MovieMaker.

INDIEPRODUCER has just launched a social networking platform with a difference. At http://www.indieproducer.net you create your profile and that becomes part of our virtual job market for filmmakers. Along with your resume, you can upload your films, trailers, photos, videos and clips. Blog about your project or just network with like minded filmmakers from all over the world. You can post your film-related items or equipment to sell, barter or swap. Membership is free and it only takes a minute to create a profile. Each month IP is giving away $100 to the "most viewed" video posted on our site. You'll find the IP social networking site is specifically designed for filmmakers and film-lovers everywhere. Info: http://www.indieproducer.net.

Visit http://www.screenplay.com and discover why MacWorld just gave MOVIE MAGIC SCREENWRITER 6 a near-perfect review. MacWorld says "Movie Magic Screenwriter makes a strong play for the top box office spot by adding significant outlining and navigation capabilities to what was already one of the most stable and full-featured professional screenwriting software tools available." Visit http://www.screenplay.com and download a five-day, fully working trial version of Movie Magic Screenwriter (Mac or PC).

On June 27th - 29th, THE WIFI FILM CONFERENCE will offer a complete weekend of networking, knowledge and a lot of fun in Wilmington, NC, better known as “Hollywood East.” Friday Night kicks off the weekend at the WiFi "Gilded Nights" Gala honoring the Screen Actors Guild's 75th anniversary, paying tribute to legendary actor Pat Hingle. The black-tie meet-n-greet is the place where filmmakers and actors have the chance to socialize with our featured WiFi guest speakers, celebrities and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks and entertainment. On Saturday, get ready for the The WiFi Film Conference, an all-day event that will feature film experts in the fields of distribution, editing, directing, storyboarding, screenwriting, pitching, developing and more. The featured guests will be speaking in one hour blocks giving filmmakers and actors the tools to advance their careers. Saturday evening, The WiFi After-Glow will end the day for some booty-shaking fun. On Sunday, don’t miss out on the Pitch Breakfast with WGA Award-winning Ken Rotcop, who will be hosting a "Practice Your Pitch." The WiFi Film Conference is sponsored by MovieMaker, Subaru and Mighty Fist Motion Pictures. Info: http://www.wifiwilmington.com

ONLINE VIDEO AD COMPETITION: Have a great idea for a new TV ad? Show us your stuff! In celebration of WILDPITCH.TV'S upcoming Website launch, we've announced an exciting new contest. All moviemakers (18+ yrs) can showcase their talent by creating and submitting video ads (one-minute or less) for their favorite products and brands. GRAND PRIZE: Apple Mac Pro Tower with 30" Cinema Flat Screen. 2nd and 3rd prizes aren't bad either. 100 honorable mentions. Video entries must be uploaded between now and June 21st. Public voting begins on June 22nd at http://www.wildpitch.tv. Full contest details are available at: http://www.makeyourownvideoad.com.

FILM EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS
Established in 1929, ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY, the nation's largest accredited private art and design university, offers degrees and continuing art education courses in 13 majors, available online or in San Francisco. Motion Pictures & Television courses include: Acting, Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design, Screenwriting and Special Effects. Students learn advanced techniques on cutting-edge equipment providing them the skills they need to obtain positions at top companies like Warner Bros. or LucasFilm. Find out more at http://www.academyart.edu and check for an Open House in your area. RSVP to 800/544-2787.

ACTION FILM WORKSHOPS - http://www.actionfilmworkshops.com. A two-week workshop, offering practical education and hands-on training in film fighting and action sequence production for directors, fight arrangers, stunt players and editors. Taught by working professionals (Batman, Troy, Stardust, The Lord of The Rings). Students work on five action movie styles and leave with a loaded DVD.

Learn the art of film editing while working on an actual feature film at THE EDIT CENTER. The Edit Center's six-week Art of Editing Course brings together editing students with independent filmmakers who need their movies edited (recent projects include The Great World of Sound and Trucker). The class is taught by accomplished editors whose credits include Sicko, The Squid and the Whale and Garden State, among others. Edit Center alumni have gone on to work on films such as Little Miss Sunshine, Half Nelson, Control Room, No End in Sight and Matchpoint. The Edit Center also offers weekend and one-week Final Cut Pro classes as well as courses in DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Motion and Logic. For additional info call 212/691-2370 or visit http://www.theeditcenter.com.

There's something exciting happening in Seattle! THEFILMSCHOOL has been making good on its mission to elevate the art of storytelling for the past four years with its three-week-intensive session. This unique program is an endless source of learning and inspiration. Conducted by top industry leaders and legends such as award-winning actor Tom Skerritt and Oscar-winning A Rebel Without a Cause scribe Stewart Stern, the personal connection between instructor and student is second to none. The deadline for the summer session 2008 is June 20th, so visit http://www.thefilmschool.com right away for more information on how you can participate!

THE INTERNATIONAL FILM SCHOOL SYDNEY (IFSS) boasts a faculty of top-level film professionals and rising industry stars. Focusing on developing versatile individuals, it offers a professional, practical, creative and in-depth approach to filmmaking with students being given the option of shooting on either Red One HD or Super 16mm. IFSS allows students to make six to eight films of their own authorship with no hidden production costs, and features certificate programs in Screenwriting, Directing and Producing as well as ground breaking courses in Cinematography, Sound and Editing. Go to http://www.ifss.edu.au to find out more or apply.

The Recording Arts Program at MEDIATECH INSTITUTE is a comprehensive program designed to teach students the basic to advanced aspects of audio recording, operational and basic technical concepts of audio equipment provided by practical applications, demonstrations and projects that are based around the many different audio related professions. Basic system configurations are developed to understand equipment interrelationships. Graduates of this program may find entry-level employment as an assistant engineer in a recording studio, radio station, TV station, Post-production facility, or live music venue. Info: http://www.mediatechinstitute.com or https://secure.concentric.com/dallassoundlab.com/SmallEnroll.shtml.

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY offers intensive hands-on filmmaking, acting, animation, producing, screenwriting, editing and digital filmmaking programs. One year, 2 year Conservatory, Bachelor's, Masters of Fine Art and short-term programs and workshops available. No film school can match the Academy's bi-coastal campuses in the heart of New York City and on the back lot of Universal Studios in Hollywood, as well as their many international locations including UK, China, Italy, UAE, France and Spain. Call them at 212/674-4300 or email film@nyfa.com. Info: http://www.nyfa.com.

TV PITCH SCHOOL - The ultimate home study course for TV show creators by Mark & Jeanne Simon, founders of http://www.sellyourtvconceptnow.com.
Three courses include 15 CDs and three workbooks. Everything you need to pitch your show: *Pitch Like a Pro CD set—50 of the Greatest TV Pitch Strategies of All Time. *Land Pitch Meetings WITHOUT AN AGENT *A List of 526 Networks plus Links *How to Create a Production Bible/Treatment CD *PLUS actual treatment samples and much more! Invest in your dreams! Go to http://www.tvpitchschool.com now. Only $397 + S&H. http://www.tvpitchschool.com.

Great films are being made right now at VANCOUVER FILM SCHOOL. Drawing inspiration from every corner of the world and working under the guidance of industry veterans, students in the intensive one-year Film Production program at VFS learn the disciplines of directing, producing, cinematography, art direction, writing and editing. They make top-quality drama and documentary films, gaining vital studio skills, experience and professional-level reels. The results are there for all to see—award-winning student work is playing now on http://www.vfs.com.

WATKINS FILM SCHOOL, a division of Watkins College of Art & Design/Film, is a four-year BFA college focusing on the visual arts. Additionally, a Certificate in Film program is also offered for those already holding a bachelor's degree. At Watkins Film School you can concentrate in directing, producing, screenwriting, cinematography and editing while developing your skills in the entire filmmaking process. Courses are small, allowing for faculty mentoring and advising and close collaboration with colleagues. For more information and a complete catalog, contact admissions@watkins.edu, call 615/383-4848 (toll-free 866/887-6395) or check out http://www.watkins.edu.

LOCATIONS
ALBUQUERQUE—The Film Capital of the Southwest. More than 310 days of sunshine, with a wide variety of locations, from small town to big city, arid desert to Ponderosa forests. Home to ABQ Studios, the largest independent film studios in North America. A film-friendly town! Info: http://www.cabq.gov/film or 505/768-3283.

The VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE is pleased to announced that a comprehensive 16th- and 17th-century Colonial era back lot, along with period farm and wharf sets are now available for filming. All the sets are near Richmond, one of the state's main production centers. The back lot location is on 16 acres and features nine streets with Colonial era government buildings, residences and shops. Cobblestones, alleyways and a town square make this the perfect location for any project requiring authentic period architecture. Some matching interior sets are also available. Additional locations that complement the back lot are a wharf set featuring a colonial era ship, dock and warehouses, a farm setting that includes a house, fields and outbuildings and a replica of the Oval Office. Richmond and the surrounding area also offers a wealth of period architecture and a fee-free production facility. To view photographs visit the Virginia Film Office Website at http://www.filmvirginia.org. For more information, contact the Virginia Film Office at 800/854-6233 or e-mail vafilm@virginia.org.

PRODUCTION SERVICES
ANTICS TECHNOLOGIES provides FREE 3D animation software bringing a film studio to your desktop with no animation experience required. With Antics, 3D animation for pre-viz, storyboarding and/or pitching is no longer the reserve of big-budget VFX productions. Pre-visualize or pitch key scenes with point and click 3D animation, complete with character animation and camera choreography. Antics V3.1 features integration with Google’s 3D Warehouse, giving you access to 100,000s of free 3D models. Download the fully-functional and FREE Antics V3.1 BasePack at http://www.antics3d.com and you’ll also get access to thousands of free interactive characters, props, sets, animations, etc. available for download.

CINE-O-MATIC PROVIDES BEST OPTION FOR PROFESSIONAL BLU-RAY. Cineomatic provides professional DVD and Blu-ray encoding, authoring and menu design. Contact info@cineomatic.com or call 612/236-9160. Info: http://www.cineomatic.com.

FINAL DRAFT, INC. provides filmmakers the tools they need to develop, write, format and sell their scripts. Final Draft software automatically formats to Hollywood's stringent rules and offers filmmakers tools like Tagger to help them break down, or Tag their scripts. Script magazine, a Final Draft publication, provides in-depth coverage on the craft and business for writing for film and TV, and Final Draft's events and services help writers gain industry access and provide feedback on their screenplays. Visit http://www.finaldraft.com to learn more about Final Draft software, Script magazine, Take A Meeting, Big Break and ScriptXpert.

Do what works! Showcase your scripts on INKTIP—the only site where scripts and writers are consistently acquired. From the scripts/writers that have been found through the InkTip network, 48 movies have been produced. For details, see http://www.inktip.com/prod.php. Through the Preferred Newsletter, writers have optioned their scripts and been hired to write. Additionally, InkTip sends out a printed magazine to industry professionals with loglines from writers on the Website. Get your scripts seen at http://www.inktip.com.

PRODUCTIONHUB, INC. (http://www.productionhub.com) is the leading online resource and industry directory for film, television, video and digital media production. Developed as a tool for people to locate production products, services and professionals, ProductionHUB has grown to become the number one production search engine. They remain committed to providing an online starting point for the production industry and any professional with a production need—a philosophy which has enabled them to become the number one industry information resource, with more than 200,000 monthly users. Contact them toll free 877/629-4122, or email help@productionhub.com.

SILVERADO SYSTEMS designs and implements HD and 4K editing systems for post-production facilities. Silverado Systems had two of the earliest released RED ONE cameras and has developed systems specifically designed for editing projects with .R3D files. They've now completed work on multiple RED projects from music videos, cinematic shorts and feature films. They've also worked on some of the largest Apple Xsan projects in the country for broadcast and post. Info: http://www.Silverado.cc.

While tradeable state tax credit incentive programs have existed for years, the recent addition of tradeable film tax credit programs to the marketplace has fueled a frenzied competition among states to attract filmmakers. Nearly every state in the U.S. is offering their own version of incentives, in the form of a direct rebate or as a tradeable tax credit. The professionals at TAX CREDITS, LLC are placement specialists and film incentive experts. Tax Credits, LLC has handled nearly 1,000 transactions totaling in excess of $300 million in various tax credits. The company's goal is to assist in the development of a professional and reliable tax credit market, one state at a time, utilizing our strong ethics and knowledge of the market. http://www.taxcreditsllc.com.

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HOLLYWOOD COACHING

2008-06-15T19:59:00.000-07:00

Hi Colleague,

Just got back in town after my annual Pre-Birthday Retreat.

Spent 3 days completing my music CD in Berkeley, then 5 days at Harbin Hot Springs in Napa Valley. (My birthday is next week, June 12. Don't forget to send me an email.)

I also reread my Chesterfield Nominated screenplay written years ago in preparation for a rewrite. A wonderful process.

Meanwhile:

To contradict what they say in Fight Club, the First Rule of leadership is:

Always Talk About Leadership.

See the article below for why it's important and how to start.

LITERATI SCHMOOZE EVENT: Thursday, June 19th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Informal hang and discussion. Tea, soup, boba drinks. (Details on the right side of the page.)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK:

I'll be in the NY area from June 24th till July 3rd and will be available to meet in person for individual or company sessions. Let me know if you'd like to set something up.

NYC SCHMOOZE: I'll also be setting up a NYC schmooze one evening. Let me know if you'd like details. Tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 26th at 5:30 pm. (Got any ideas for a place to meet?)

Want to do a Living Room Event in your home for your friends? If you put an event together I'll give you a 1-Hour career session at no charge. Lets talk.

See ya.

-db

MAUI FILM FESTIVAL

2008-06-15T19:57:00.000-07:00

SPECIAL EVENT

2008 Maui Film Festival at Wailea
and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center

MOTHERHOOD SEMINAR

2008-06-15T19:56:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, July 8, 7:30 PM at The Hammer Museum

Baby, I'm Bored: When Did Motherhood Become a Career and Is It a Professional Disaster? A Conversation with Leslie Bennetts and Meg Wolitzer

Moderated by Meghan Daum, Los Angeles Times columnist

Forty years ago, the term "stay at home mom" would have been considered redundant. Twenty years ago, "housewife" had become a dirty word and the ability to balance family and career was seen as an extension of female self-respect and empowerment. Today, some women are rejecting the 1980s-era notion of "having it all" by dropping out of the workforce--sometimes permanently--to raise their children. In her book The Feminine Mistake, journalist Leslie Bennetts suggests that women have been oversold on the idea they must choose between being good workers and being good mothers. Using extensive data, she suggests that women who stop working even temporarily sacrifice much more than financial stability.

If there's a fictional companion to The Feminine Mistake, it's Meg Wolitzer's The Ten Year Nap. The story of four highly educated friends who put their careers on hold a decade earlier when they had children, Wolitzer's novel explores how and why these women still haven't gone back to work despite their children being school aged. In a lively and provocative discussion, these two writers--both mothers themselves--will talk about the complications and contradictions of "having it all" and the role that feminism does (or doesn't) play in the lives of contemporary women.

To Reserve a Free Seat at The Hammer Click Here

WRITERS ROUND TABLE

2008-06-15T19:54:00.003-07:00

Not everyone has the magic touch. Not everyone has their finger on the very pulse of an industry. Not everyone can say they have done so for more than 40 years.

Godfrey Harris, Executive Director Emeritus of the International Publishers Alliance has these credentials. Not only has he been successful for decades as a small press publisher, but Harris is an innovative force in the Publishing & Marketing Industries.

Stanford educated, Harris worked at executive levels in the White House under two presidential administrations. He's served in lobbying capacities, and he has shepherded hundreds of authors through the traditional and non-traditional strategies of successful and profitable publishing.
So what's that have to do with you and what you're doing? Simple... Godfrey Harris knows your business better than you do. His short yet exciting presentation will give a dramatic history of the Publishing Industry and show you how you can take advantage of the new technologies, new opportunities, and new realities in the World of Publishing.

Miss this rare talk and you may very well miss the one thing that will catapult you through the annuls of super stardom. Wouldn't that be a shame?

The meeting includes a delicious four course meal at twenty**dollars and at this meeting, we'll be giving away special prizes from our new sponsors. Don't miss it!

WHAT: the Writers Roundtable
WHEN: Thursday, June 19, 2008
TIME: 12:00 Noon-SHARP!
WHERE: Magnolia Restaurant
1915 W. Magnolia Blvd. (near Buena Vista)
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 954-9844

Any questions? Phone Michael J. Herman, Chair of The Writers Roundtable
(818) 843-7783 or (818) 441-9288

TOTAL POP STAR

2008-06-15T19:54:00.001-07:00

Total Pop Star with Joey Lawrence, Deborah Gibson and Andrew Van Slee to Broadcast LIVE Daily During Finale Showdown

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) June 14, 2008 -- You've just watched another season of American Idle come and go. Or was that the same season repeated?

Isn't it time to treat yourself to something totally better?

On June 29th, the first TOTAL POP STAR will be crowned.

TPS is shot where REAL Americans do their singing -- their bedrooms and living rooms. Performances are submitted in YouTube-like video clips to TotalPopStar.com.
"Real talent doesn't require a soundstage and hair and makeup people," says Universal Music's Van Slee, who created the series. "And it doesn't require that you travel hundreds of miles to a specific city and wait in line for hours and hours."

And absolutely everyone with a musical dream - no matter how young or old - can enter and be judged by Van Slee and his better-looking co-horts, 16-times platinum singer Deborah Gibson and Nickelodeon god Joey Lawrence.

Some of the most totally talented finds so far are our six finalists, Casey Lee Smith from Glendale, AZ, Destinee Q. from Surprise, AZ, Colton from South Wales, NY, DaNica from Red Lion, PA, Selyne from Mississauga, Ontario Canada and Shanta from Los Angeles, CA plus a lady with so much Botox around her mouth that she actually can't sing. (OK, so maybe she's not that totally talented. Just kidding, there's no lady with too much Botox in this finale.)

Visit www.totalpopstar.com now to learn more about the final six contestants coming to HOLLYWOOD! You'll be able to see all the finale week action LIVE via your computer, all day/everyday, starting Saturday, June 14th through Saturday, June 21st, just by visiting www.totalpopstar.com!

TPS not only finds tomorrow's stars, it nudges them along. The winner receives a recording contract and prizes worth over $150,000.

Still not convinced that TPS is totally better? Read on, infidel...
Our finalists get to physically collaborate with our judges, resulting in a new single for our winner to perform.

Rather than texting votes at a certain time (and getting charged for contributing to the show!) viewers rate as many videos on the site at their leisure.

Our judging panel is Simon-free and emotionally stable. (Well, Joey did shave his head like Britney Spears did, but that doesn't make him unstable. Does it?)

According to web-ranking company Alexa, TotalPopStar.com is one of the worst-kept secrets on the Web, rocketing from the 6 millionth ranked site in Nov. 2007 to the 80,000th in March. And each week shows an increase of 50 percent new unique site visitors.

It seems that everybody ELSE is checking us out. What are you waiting for? American Idle to start again?

A final round of voting for six singers runs from June 23-26. The 2008 winner will be crowned LIVE via the Internet on June 29th at 5:00PM ET/2:00PM PT.

ABOUT TOTAL POP STAR
TOTAL POP STAR, launched by IFA DOT COM, LLC is the world's first and biggest online singing competition! No long lines, no missed opportunities and best of all, no Simon! Mashing up the appeal of the internet with the ever-hot music industry, TOTAL POP STAR seeks to uncover the next singing sensation from amidst the masses and plant launch them into super stardom! The TOTAL POP STAR Celebrity Judges and Hosts are the highly recognizable faces of this multi-platform venture providing our online audience insight into all things TOTAL POP STAR.

For media inquiries and booking please contact:
Jim Strzalkowski
Xtra Public Relations
(818) 761-9582 x236
jim@xtrapr.com

STOCK MARKET HOURS

2008-06-15T19:50:00.000-07:00

NYSE, NASDAQ and AMEX Trading Hours

The New York Stock Exchange is open from Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET

The NASDAQ Stock Market regular trading hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

After Hours trading is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET.

The Amex Stock Market is open from Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Pre Market Trading Session is From 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET

Sunday, March 9th-ATTEND A FREE CAREER GUIDANCE SESSION

2008-03-04T23:31:00.000-08:00

A true "Nuts and Bolts" Producer has mastered the craft of the Line Producer, /Production Manager. Here is the best opportunity for you to do so.

ATTEND A FREE CAREER GUIDANCE SESSION
ON SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2008 AT 1:00 PM
AT THE ELKS CLUB LODGE,
14440 FRIAR ST.,
VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA 91401

Many DGA Unit Production Managers say,
"FORGET FILM SCHOOL!”, except for Cinema Arts Tech"

Cinema Arts Tech is a VOCATIONAL school that only teaches the job skills necessary to get WORK in the motion picture industry.

Unlike “Academic schools” our key instructors are not TV failures, or Education majors.

Our’s are working professionals in the industry. People like Speilberg's Production Manager, former head of production for Disney and Warner Bros. top DGA Unit Production Managers, etc.

LEARN FROM THE BEST.

Check our web-site for details: www.cinemaartstech.com

Discount to fellow Graduates of Suzanne Lyon's Ultra Low Budget course.

Regards to all,

JIm Shea

FREE L7 Cocktail Networking Mixer- Thurs. March 6

2008-03-04T22:01:00.000-08:00

L7's next after-work networking mixer will be this Thursday, March 6. Hope to see you there. These mixers are always free, just buy your own drinks/food. See below or go to www.L7scene.com for details.

L7 Cocktail Networking Mixer!
L7 "Mixers" provide L.A.'s young professionals an opportunity to meet socially or to make contacts for business. Bring your friends, colleagues, sweetie or come on your own and make some new acquaintances. These mixers are always free!
Click here for info and RSVP or go to www.L7scene.com.

About Falcon:
Something of a Hollywood institution, Falcon is best described as chic and swanky. The huge polished-concrete patio with outdoor bar and fireplace provides posing opportunities, while the dining room and lounge amp up the glamour with dark wood, pillows and faux fur.

When: Thursday, March 6, 2008
6:30pm to 10:30pm. Cost: This event is FREE. Just buy your own food and drinks.

Where: Falcon
7213 W. Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90046

Parking: Valet $7.50 Happy Hour/Drink Special: $5 martinis and appetizers until 7:30pm. L7 "special martini" $7 between 7:30 and 10:30pm.

What to wear: Whatever you wore to the office is perfect. RSVP: Click here to RSVP
Call Falcon for dinner reservations at 323-850-5350. Click here for Falcon menu.

FLASH FORWARD INSTITUTE, April 19th-PRODUCING YOUR LOW BUDGET FILM

2008-03-04T20:54:00.000-08:00

PRODUCING YOUR LOW BUDGET FILM

A Comprehensive Course in 7 Sessions

Presented By:

SUZANNE LYONS

Co-Founder of the Flash Forward Institute, Snowfall Films, Inc and WindChill Films, Inc

SCRIPT to SCREEN – from the award winning producer of

eight feature films in the past seven years.

“After producing a number of bigger budget features I thought producing the SAG ultra low budget would be a piece of cake. Boy, was I wrong. Wearing 100 different hats was a huge challenge. I’ve now produced three SAG ultra budget films in just sixteen months and I can’t wait to tell you what I’ve learned. In my workshop you’ll learn from my experience and benefit from my success. I promise to take you through a structured crystal clear step by step process that will actually make low budget film making look easy!” Suzanne Lyons, Producer

THE COURSE: This workshop is unique in that it will literally guide you through

the entire process of making your film. From my own hands on experience on my last few films I will be taking you through every detailed facet of filmmaking.

“Producing Your Ultra Low Budget Film” is an intensive 2 month course that takes you through the step by step journey of making your ultra low budget feature film. The Workshop includes:

- How to option a screenplay - Forming an LLC

- Preparing a sales presentation for investors - Creating your killer pitch

- Designing your business plan - Getting a mentor

- Hiring a line producer - Scheduling your EPK

- Creating an empowering environment on set - Finessing a budget & schedule

- Hiring a director - How to cast your film

- Developing a timeline - Creating a marketing strategy

- The details of pre-production - The secrets of a great Production

- Learning the ropes of post - Choosing the right distributor

- Getting the best deal from your distributor - Preparing for delivery

- Entering Film Festivals - Taxes (1099s, Accounting and K1s)

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS WORKSHOP:

Anyone who wants to make a film! Whether you are wanting to produce your film to enjoy the financial rewards or to display your artistic talents (or both!) this workshop is for you. With my first ultra low budget film I had a competition at AFM between Lions Gate and ScreenGems and within three months of the film market my film grossed 155% in territory sales. I have also had films distributed by Miramax, Sony, been in the director’s Forte Night at Cannes, been featured in Variety and Hollywood Reporter, won awards that range from best film at Shockerfest to the prestigious BAFTA award. Believe me, you will be in good hands.

“With Suzanne Lyons’s expert guidance, my career went from directing low budget, straight-to-video thrillers to directing two studio features for Warner Brothers and Universal. Suzanne is a true master of movie career coaching and an inspiration to anyone fortunate enough to know her.” Mark Rosman, Director, “A Cinderella Story”, “Perfect Man”

YOUR JOB: In the two month period you will be putting together your Business Plan, your LLC agreements (even if you are not ready to make your film at this point) and your Sales Presentation. You are going to learn how to raise money for your film and you will have all the tools and know how to do it!

AND HERE’S THE BEST PART: YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY BACK WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR FILM.

WRITE YOURSELF A CHECK AS A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF THE WORKSHOP

ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY (either from your Budget or better yet, your Operating Costs)

The cost of this course now, will save you thousands and thousands of dollars on your film later!

INVALUABLE RESOURCES:

(Get well over $10,000 worth of contracts, business plans, deal memos and much more)

Participants will receive the following: - LLC Private Placement Memorandum

- Cast and Crew deal memos - Sale Presentation Outline

- A Business Plan - Writer and Director contracts

- SAG ultra low budget guidelines - Sample budget and schedule

- Composer Contract - Sound designer deal

- Color correction contract - Distributor contract

- Detailed delivery list - Additional Releases

- Breakdown Services guidelines - Location deals

- Post Production deals - LLC Operating Agreement & Subscription Agreement

“I have worked on many productions over the years and one of my most pleasant

experiences was working on Séance. Not only was Suzanne professional,

she was courteous and respectful as well. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.”

Adrian Paul, Actor “Highlander, TV Series”, “Séance”

GUEST SPEAKERS: (pending availabilities)

• Established Film Director • Veteran feature line producer • Entertainment Attorney

• Well known Distributor • Feature Editor, 1st Ad, DP

SUZANNE LYONS BIOGRAPHY: In the late 1990’s Ms. Lyons co-founded Snowfall Films, Inc. and has produced 5 feature films with actors including Christopher Walken, Naomi Watts, James Caan, Alfred Molina, Brenda Blethyn, Jon Lovitz, Dean Cain, Winona Ryder, Peter Fonda and Adrian Paul. Snowfall Films is gearing up to produce its next picture in Belfast with lead actor Michael Pitt this fall. In 2005 Snowfall Films created a genre division, WindChill Films, Inc. and they just completed their third SAG Ultra Low Budget horror/thriller. (www.snowfallfilms.com) Ms. Lyons is co-founder of the Flash Forward Institute. She has led hundreds of film industry seminars to over 15,000 participants in the US and Canada.

“Suzanne is a wonderfully engaging speaker and “teacher”. She knows feature

producing inside and out and presents every step with complete clarity.”

A seminar not to be missed by anyone making a low budget feature!”

Becky Smith, Director, “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”, UCLA Professor

COST: $1,475 (Includes Lunch and Course Materials)

Early Bird Special: Pay by April 4th and pay $1,275 (SAVE $200)

Check and Visa/MC (paypal) accepted

$200 non refundable Deposit to hold your space (No double discounts permitted)

“Suzanne has that rare ability to combine artistic creativity and smart business sense….she’s proven that

by taking a SAG ultra low budget and somehow squeezing out a quality film that looks like it cost a million!”

Mark L. Smith, Writer/Director “Séance” “Vacancy”

WHEN: (TOTAL OF SEVEN SESSIONS)

Saturday, April 19, Session #1 - 9:30am – 12:30, Session #2 – 1:30 - 4:30pm

Monday Evenings, Session #3 - April 28; Session #4 - May 12; Session #5 – May 19;

Session #6 - June 2; Session #7 – June 9 (all evenings are 7:00pm – 10:15pm)

PLUS: Team meetings on alternate weeks with your teams (Teams change each time)

WHERE: Burbank

HOW TO REGISTER:

Call Snowfall/WindChill Films at 818-558-5917 or email Suzanne Lyons directly at snowfallfilms@aol.com

- VERY LIMITED CLASS SIZE -

WRITERS ROUNDTABLE-The Profitable Path; New Approaches To Writing and Creativity Riches

2008-03-04T20:20:00.000-08:00

The Writers Roundtable brings you "The Profitable Path; New Approaches To Writing and Creativity Riches" with Best Selling Author and Entrepreneur Michael J. Herman.

What you'll get in this awesome, high-powered mind-blowing seminar over lunch:
>How to instantaneously generate thousands, even millions of dollars from
your creativity
>Clear explanations of how to achieve all your objectives for 2008
>How to easily establish a profitable, passive, money-making writing or creativity business
And,
>How to uniquely brand yourself in the marketplace and differentiate yourself from everyone else.

It's stuff you won't learn from anyone else!

Want to connect with customers in new ways that cause sales, results, and riches to pour into your bank accounts? Want to find out how to sell thousands of books for a profit in simple ways to customers who never gripe and never return? It's true! They exist and We're going to show you how!

So what are the details?

WHAT: The Writers Roundtable
When: Thursday, February 28, 2008
TIME: 12:00 Noon SHARP!
WHERE: Magnolia Restaurant
1915 W. Magnolia Blvd. (near Buena Vista St.)
Burbank, CA 91506
818.954.9844

4 course gourmet lunch.

Want more details? Phone (818) 843-7783 or (818) 441-9288.

Believe me, this is one seminar lunch you do not want to miss!

Colorado Independent Publishers alliance called The Profitable Path:
"The most relevant training a professional writer or artist can get in the shortest amount of time."

Paula Meisner, Senior Editor Publishers World Magazine

"The most fun I've ever had with my clothes on."
Fred Travalena, Comedian/Author

Believe me, this is one seminar lunch you do not want to miss!

Questions? Comments? More information? Details?

Phone Michael J. Herman, Chair of The Writers Roundtable

See you there!

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ACTORS NETWORK EVENT, April 21st - HACKNSMACK.ORG

2008-03-04T20:08:00.001-08:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Fight Melanoma with Joe Pesci (Goodfellas), Kenny Mayne (ESPN), Anthony Anderson (K-Ville), Christopher Gorham (Ugly Betty), Harold Greene (CBS-LA) and many others!

Join the fight against “The cancer we can see, but no one talks about.”

On Monday, April 21st, many other top celebrities will tee it up at the 5th Annual Hack n’ Smack, Kerry Daveline Memorial, Celebrity Golf Classic, held at the prestigious El Caballero country club in Tarzana, CA. This event is presented, in part, by The Actors Network (www.actors-network.com ) and 100% of the net proceeds benefit the Melanoma Research Foundation (www.melanoma.org )

Player registration is limited but still available at: www.hacknsmack.org
The 12pm, Modified Best Ball shotgun format, features a Hole-in-One from Keyes Mercedes, as well as multiple holes sponsored by Top-Flite D2. The post golf festivities offer LIVE music from The Beach Toys (The most highly acclaimed Beach Boys tribute band in America). Visit www.thebeachtoys.com

Additional celebrities currently scheduled to appear, with many more to come:
Lorenzo Neal (Chargers Pro Bowler), Gregory Itzin (24), Patrick Warburton (Rules of Engagement), Shawn Ryan (Exec Prod, The Unit/The Shield), Kenny Johnson (The Sheild), Jeremy Ratchford (Cold Case), Jeffrey Nordling (Dirt), Chris Chandler (St. Louis Rams), Bill Smitrovich (The Practice), Kevin Weisman (Alias/Clercs II), Chad Brown (Full Tilt Poker), and Paul Logan (Days of Our Lives)

For Media access please contact Tournament Co-Host, Kevin E. West
info@hacknsmack.com. 818-509-1010

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MARCH HOLLYWOOD BREAKFAST-CASSIAN ELWES, CO-HEAD WILLIAM MORRIS INDEPENDENT

2008-03-04T19:50:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

If you missed last month's breakfast, you missed a great event. Our guest speaker, Conrad Riggs was phenomenal…compliments are still pouring in.

We are pleased to welcome a new HNB sponsor, InkTip.com, the only website in the world where writers are hired or three scripts are optioned every week. Be sure to check out their website.

Sandra Lord

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NEXT EVENT DATE: MARCH 27, 2008 -- Check Deadline, March 20, 2008.

PLEASE FORWARD TO YOUR EMAIL LIST -- THANKS MUCH!!

NEW: DISCOUNT FOR FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES - note new guidelines re attendance, dress code, reservation & parking. See You There!

**************************************************

SANDRA LORD

Proudly Invites YOU & A GUEST to the

AWARD WINNING (“Best Networking Event in L.A.”)

MONTHLY HOLLYWOOD NETWORKING BREAKFAST(R)

(aka The Hollywood Breakfast™)
________________________________________________________________________

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER:

CASSIAN ELWES

CO-HEAD, WILLIAM MORRIS INDEPENDENT (William Morris Independent has become the leading agency in the independent film business - "The English Patient", "Sling Blade," "Diary of A Mad Black Woman,” "Soul Food", "The Apostle", and “Monsters Ball”. In 2007 alone, WMI was involved in the financing and distribution of over 30 films.
See full bio below)

________________________________________________________________________

THIS IS A MUST-ATTEND EVENT!!

THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008

8:00a.m - 10:30a.m. Check-in starts at 7:20a.m.
Postmark Deadline – Thursday, MARCH 20, 2008
(You must list your full legal name as it appears on valid ID for Studio Security)

________________________________________________________________________

NEW LOCATION!!

THE BEVERLY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

3084 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064
(South of Twentieth Century Fox Studios)

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PARKING
FREE PARKING is available in the back lot, located on Patricia Avenue/Street, behind the tennis courts. Please note there is NO PARKING PERMITTED ON THE RESIDENTIAL SIDE OF THE STREET AT ANY TIME IN ACCORDANCE WITH ZONING REGULATION Z.A.I. 1469.

VALET PARKING -- $4.00

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Produced in Los Angeles to benefit
CHANGING IMAGES IN AMERICA
www.changingimagesinamerica.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity in American culture

Sponsors: Final Draft, Inc.
Jungle Software
(The independent Filmmaker’s budgeting and scheduling software)

&

InkTip.com

(the only website in the world where writers are hired or three scripts are optioned every week)
________________________________________________________________________

DRESS CODE: STRICTLY ENFORCED

BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE REQUIRED

No Jeans, T-Shirts, Sweats or Inappropriate Provocative Clothes

(If dressed inappropriately, you will be refused entry & no monies will be refunded)

________________________________________________________________________

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This breakfast is open to professionals in the entertainment industry. You should be directly involved in entertainment as an executive, representative, financier, talent (writer, producer, director, performer, etc.), service provider or have a legitimate career or employment opportunity for attendees. HOWEVER, a limited number of aspiring talent is allowed to attend.

of aspiring talent is allowed to attend.

We are committed to maintaining a professional environment of a diverse group of attendees, representing a broad spectrum of the entertainment industry. To honor this commitment and to generate the most rewarding networking experience, we limit the number of attendees per category.

________________________________________________________________________

DOWNLOAD OUR RESERVATIONS FORM:

http://www.changingimagesinamerica.org/res-form.pdf

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RESERVATIONS INFO AT-A-GLANCE:

(For a COMPLETE reservation guidelines & policies GO TO END OF THIS EMAIL)

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR THIS EMAIL LIST!!

FIRST TIME ATTENDEES (ONLY) may take $5 OFF of the pre-paid/ontime reservation price listed below – You MUST include a copy of this email with your check to receive the discount!

Pre-paid reservations (postmarked by MARCH 20, 2008): $40 per person (full breakfast). Checks or money-orders must be made payable to: Changing Images In America, MUST be accompanied by our (completed) reservations form and mailed to P.O. Box 2688, Hollywood, CA 90078. YOUR CASHED CHECK IS YOUR CONFIRMATION. WE DO NOT MAIL TICKETS, EMAIL OR CALL YOU TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF YOUR CHECK. We do not accept credit card, email or phone reservations. We are UNABLE able to receive Express Mail, Certified Mal, or Registered Mail or any mail that requires us to stand on postal lines. Reservations cannot be rolled over to another month, but can be transferred to someone else for the date paid for only. Pre-confirmed Late Reservation: $45, cash only. Walk-ins: $50, cash only. As usual, for our attendance list, emergency contact, and for security purposes, you MUST include a business card and/or list your profession, phone number and other contact info, also the LEGAL NAME (as it appears on state issued I.D.), FOR YOU AND ALL GUESTS who are paid for on your check.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ OR BE AWARE OF OUR POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. Dress code and other policies apply, including RESERVATION INFO & CANCELLATION POLICY. This info, as well as how to meet privately with a guest speaker, can be found at:

http://www.changingimagesinamerica.org/hnindex.htm

OR http://hgenonline.com/events_other_ind.asp.

Office Phone: (323) 465-9800

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GUEST SPEAKER: CASSIAN ELWES

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CO-HEAD OF WILLIAM MORRIS INDEPENDENT

Cassian Elwes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of independent filmmaking.

As Sr. Vice President and Co-Head of William Morris Independent, he is one of the leading agents in independent filmmaking. Cassian has helped independent films crossover from the art house to the main house – mainstreaming on thousands of screens across the country and generating hundreds of millions of dollars in grosses, domestically and internationally.

Elwes has worked on projects such as Oscar winning film, “The English Patient”, helping bring it to fruition before going on to gross over $75MM. The same can be said of the pet projects of Billy Bob Thornton (“Sling Blade”) and Robert Duvall (“The Apostle”). Thornton went on to win the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay that year while Duvall swept the Independent Spirit Awards.

William Morris Independent watched its clients represent the creative forces behind Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury winners such as 2003”s “Primer,” 2001’s “The Believer”, 2000’s “You Can Count on Me,” 1999’s “Three Seasons” and 1998’s “Hurricane Streets”.

At the recent Toronto Film Festival, Elwes was involved in the sale of two very high profile films, Jason Reitman’s “Thank You For Smoking” and David Ayer’s “Harsh Times.”

Elwes began his career producing the 1983 film “Oxford Blues” starring Rob Lowe and Ally Sheedy. In the 1980’s and early 1990’s, he became one of the foremost independent producers with 30 features to his credit including: John McTiernan's “Nomads,” Donald Cammell's “White Of The Eye,” “Jack's Back” starring James Spader, “Men At Work” starring Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen, “Leather Jackets” starring Cary Elwes and Bridget Fonda, “The Chase” with Charlie Sheen and “Frank and Jesse” with Rob Lowe and Bill Paxton.

In 1994, Mr. Elwes joined the William Morris Agency's motion picture division. His relationships within the talent, production, financial and distribution communities have become invaluable resources in helping to set up films.

William Morris Independent has become the leading agency in the independent film business. In 2007 alone, it was involved in the financing and distribution of over 30 films. The agency’s collection of independents includes such films as “Paranoid Park,” "Pulp Fiction", “Ballast”, “Frozen River,” "The English Patient", "Sling Blade," "Diary of A Mad Black Woman,” "Soul Food", "The Apostle", "Breakfast of Champions", “ The Whole Nine Yards”, “Happy, Texas”, “Saving Grace” and “The Woodsman” and “Monsters Ball” which won the Academy Award for Halle Berry.

CASSIAN ELWES is the next “must meet” Hollywood player, at the next Hollywood Networking Breakfast.

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RESERVATION INFO & BREAKFAST POLICIES:

1. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This breakfast is open to professionals in the entertainment industry. HOWEVER, a limited number of aspiring talent will be allowed to attend.

To attend the Hollywood Networking Breakfast, you should be directly involved in the entertainment industry in one or more of the following capacities:

AGENT, MANAGER, ATTORNEY, FINANCIER, CREW/PHYSICAL PRODUCTION (BELOW-THE-LINE), WRITER, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, ACTOR, DEVELOPMENT EXEC, PRODUCTION EXEC, MUSIC EXEC, CASTING DIRECTOR, SINGER, SONGWRITER, RECORDING ARTIST, DANCER, CHOREOGRAPHER, COMPOSER, etc.

We are committed to maintaining a professional environment of a diverse group of attendees, representing a broad spectrum of the entertainment industry. To honor this commitment and to generate the most rewarding networking experience, we will limit the number of attendees per category. YOUR CASHED CHECK IS YOUR CONFIRMATION.

ADDITIONALLY, if you HAVE a career or employment opportunity for our attendees, or you are READY for a writing or producing partner, financing, cast, crew, representation, employment, you are more than welcome to join us at the HNB this year.

2. PAYMENT METHODS: Submitting Reservations and Payments

Payments are by check or money order only. We do not accept credit cards, fax, email or telephone reservations. We are UNABLE able to receive Express Mail, Certified Mal, or Registered Mail or any mail that requires us to stand on postal lines.

See below for policy on bounced or returned checks.

For our attendance list and for security purposes, you must list your contact phone number and the full legal names of all guests who are paid for on your check (including yours). You should also indicate if you or your guests wish to use a performing or professional name on your name tags. Please note that if you do not provide us with a telephone contact number, you will be accepting full responsibility for our inability to notify you in case of a change in venue, a local or national emergency or other unforeseen emergency. Please list your PROFESSION when sending in your payment.

ON-TIME PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS: Ask about "The Breakfast Club(tm)"

Pre-paid reservations
(postmarked by the deadline indicated above – usually one week before the event):
$40 (full breakfast).

Payments should be made to:
Changing Images In America.
Send by deadline to:
Changing Images In America
P.O. Box 2688
Hollywood, CA 90078
(Tel: 323-465-9800)

Reservations CANNOT be rolled over to another month,
but can be transferred to someone else for the date paid for only.

For more information: call (323) 465-9800 or visit www.changingimagesinamerica.org or http://hgenonline.com.

CHECK PAYMENTS: If you are sending us a company check, please indicate for whom the reservation is to be made. If your check has more than one name printed on the check, please indicate for whom the reservation is to be made. In effect, always tell us in whose name the reservation is to be made when you send in your check, including any "stage names" that you or your guests use.

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS: Your check, sent in by the postmarked deadline, when cashed, is your confirmation. WE DO NOT MAIL TICKETS OR CALL YOU TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF YOUR CHECK.

3. LATE RESERVATIONS: Mail, Phone and Walk-in Policy

By Mail -- $45 -- If you mail your check any time after the postmark deadline, it will be considered a "late" reservation, and your check should reflect the additional $5 charged for late reservations, making the check total $45. If your check is late and is made for only $40, you will be charged the additional $5 late fee when you arrive. We will not be responsible if you mail your check after the postmark deadline and we do not receive it in time to include you on our reservations list. (See below for information on "pre-confirmed late reservations by phone.)

By Phone -- Pre-confirmed Late Reservations -- $45, cash only -- As a courtesy to people who wish to attend the breakfast but for whom it is too late to mail a check (even a "late" check), we have a good faith "Pre-confirmed Late Reservations List." To get on this list, you must speak with someone in our office to arrange to attend the breakfast, as there are certain guidelines. Pre-confirmed late reservations extend the final count and they are included in the final extended count we give to our venue and, therefore, are considered a firm commitment by you. The price for a pre-confirmed late reservation is $45, cash only. (See below for information on "walk-ins".)

A Word of Advice: Please do not make a "pre-confirmed late reservation" for someone for whom you will not be paying. If you will not be financially responsible for payment, have that individual call in their own reservation.

Walk-ins -- $50 - cash only: If you attend a Hollywood Networking Breakfast® without a reservation or a pre-confirmed late reservation (see above), the price will be $50 - cash only.

4. REFUNDS / TRANSFERS / ROLLOVERS

When we make a commitment to our venue for a specific number of people and meals, we make that commitment based on your commitment to us. Our venue will not allow rollovers for no-shows, so we do not permit rollovers. Here are our guidelines.

Therefore, reservations are non-refundable. A reservation may be transferred to someone else for the date paid for only. No-shows CANNOT be rolled over to another month's breakfast.

5. LATE ARRIVALS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Breakfast is not guaranteed for late arrivals.

Whether you have an "on-time" or "pre-confirmed late" reservation, or you are a "walk-in", if you arrive late at the breakfast, we cannot guarantee that there will be food available for you. Breakfast is served open buffet-style, where attendees may have more than one helping. Our venue replenishes our food supply, where necessary, up until 9AM. More than likely there will be some food available after 9AM, but we can offer no guarantee.

If you are a late "walk-in" and you do not have an opportunity to eat, but still wish to hear the speaker, or stay to network, full walk-in rates will apply.

6. HEARING IMPAIRED:

The State of California is no longer able to provide sign language interpreting services for the hearing impaired through the Media Access Office/EDD. If you are in need of an interpreter, you are welcome to bring your own. Otherwise, please direct any questions re: interpreting services, contact the Media Access Office/EDD at (818) 752-1196; (818) 753-3426 fax; (818) 753-3427 TTY.

7. BOUNCED / RETURNED CHECKS:

There will be a $25 charge for every bounced or returned check. When you bounce a check, we not only incur bank charges, we also must pay for your breakfast. If your check is returned for nonpayment, you will be liable for bank fees, reimbursement of your breakfast and you will also be required thereafter to pay by money order (by mail), or cash only at the door, after having your reservation pre-approved.

Note: If we receive a returned check from you, and you do not make good on the check plus the charges, you will not be allowed back into the breakfast. If we make a good faith late reservation for you and you do not honor it or make good on it, you will not be allowed back into the breakfast.

8. DRESS CODE: STRICTLY ENFORCED

Business casual attire required. We provide a professional setting, so no jeans, t-shirts, sweats or inappropriate provocative clothes allowed. If dressed inappropriately, you will be refused entry & no monies will be refunded.

9. SECURITY MEASURES:

Due to heightened security measures, if you are not recognized as a breakfast regular, you will be required to show a valid and current photo identification, to be admitted to the breakfast. When sending in your check, you must list your full legal name as it appears on your I.D. You must also indicate if you wish to use a performing or professional name on your name tag. You are also asked to provide certain contact information with your reservation (see #2 above). We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

10. PARKING:

FREE PARKING is available in the back lot, located on Patricia, behind the tennis courts. Please note there is NO PARKING PERMITTED ON THE RESIDENTIAL SIDE OF THE STREET AT ANY TIME IN ACCORDANCE WITH ZONING REGULATION Z.A.I. 1469. VALET PARKING is also available for $4.00

11. NETWORKING TIPS:

It's great that you come to the Hollywood Networking Breakfast(tm) to hear and make contact with the guest speaker. However, you should also consider attending because of the people whom a particular speaker might attract, whether the speaker is in your field of interest or not. Also, make it a priority to get the contact information of the speaker and others in whom you are interested before you leave. The breakfast is an extremely time consuming event and it is impossible to return phone calls about a past breakfast.

12. GUEST SPEAKERS:

Guest speakers' attendance is confirmed, schedule permitting, at the time of all publications and notifications. In the event our guest speaker is unable to attend, we reserve the right to provide a substitute speaker or initiate a different format (which might not include a substitute speaker) for that day/event. In any such situation, since our venue will still require full payment, our "no refund" and "no rollover" policy for all reservations shall apply.

13. EMAIL LIST/NOTIFICATIONS:

In an effort to help you get your checks in on time, we will send an email of the current month's breakfast information, and two reminder emails, to give you ample notice and time to meet the postmark deadline.

14. TO BE ADDED TO OUR E-MAIL NOTIFICATION LIST:

Click here: GREENROLLS2@aol.com

Please be sure to include
your name, phone number, company and/or profession AND TYPE in your e-mail (in the body of your email message), for our records.
All information is strictly confidential.
Please reference the breakfast in your subject line
and do NOT send your information as an attachment.

Please note that by being on this list, you will receive notices for all of Sandra Lord's events and occasionally info on the events of some of our partners/sponsors. Your information is never shared or sold and is kept in the strictest confidence.

15. MORE INFORMATION:

More information about the Hollywood Networking Breakfast held in Los Angeles can be obtained by visiting the www.changingimagesinamerica.org website.
You may also receive information from http://hgenonline.com

Office: (323) 465-9800

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

FREE NIGHT - FILM INDUSTRY NETWORK

2008-03-04T19:45:00.001-08:00

FILM INDUSTRY NETWORK (FIN)

INVITES YOU TO A FUN MIXER TONIGHT

THEME: MIX, MINGLE & BE SEEN

ADMISSION: FREE

DATE: MARCH 3, 2008

TIME: 7-9pm

LOCATION: Hollywood Billiards, 5750 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028.

PARKING: Street parking or valet parking.

COME TO NETWORK AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!

PHONE: (323) 465-0115

CONTACT: Serita Stevens

SEE YOU THERE!!!

SANDRA LORD - TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER

2008-03-04T19:43:00.001-08:00

“Taking Charge of Your Career or Business Direction”

THEME: ~ Networking and Strategizing Your Way To Success In Hollywood™ ~

(as featured at the Learning Annex, Final Draft Scriptwriters Showcase, Film Industry Network, Independent Feature Film Producers, Actors Edge, Powerrr, and others.)

Described by some as “life-changing”

http://cbcs.hgenonline.com
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DATE:

Saturdays: 1PM – 4PM (Starts March 15, 2008)

Tuesdays: 7PM – 10PM (Starts March 18, 2008)

LOCATION:

Disclosed upon registration

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THIS WORKSHOP WILL BENEFIT YOU IF:

· You have gone as far as you can and you find yourself hitting a brick wall

· You need guidance and a fresh perspective -- you have no idea what the next step is or how to take the next step

· You already have representation, but are still not getting the opportunities you desire

· You need help with focusing, prioritizing, time management and procrastination

· You lack connections or don’t know how to effectively use the ones you have

· You are ready to bridge the gap between the mediocre and the professional

(SEE TESTIMONIALS BELOW)

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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (through March 8, 2008)
: $475

GENERAL REGISTRATION: $575 (March 9-March 15, 2008)

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FULL REFUND GUARANTEED AFTER THE FIRST SESSION ONLY _____________________________________________________________________________________

Results-Oriented Strategies specifically designed to help you:

· refocus, prioritize and deal with procrastinating

· identify a course of action to help you take charge of your career, project or business direction and successfully move forward to the next level

· identify and develop your brand or help you reinvent yourself

· develop a strong calling card

· develop compelling evidence of what you bring to the table

· develop a powerful 15 second networking, phone, or sales pitch

· develop tools to effectively network and expand your circle of connections

· develop essentials to improve networking, cold-calling

· improve follow-up and follow-through approach

· make yourself more valuable to agents, managers, producers and others with whom you want to connect

· enhance your performance at meetings/interviews/auditions

· and more…

NOTE: This workshop will assist you in creating an action plan that inspires you and calls you to accountability. You cannot sign up if you are not committed to your pursuits as you will be held accountable for implementing the particulars of your action plan.
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WHO SHOULD SIGN UP

Business and creative professionals at all levels in and out of the entertainment industry, including talent managers, writers, producers, directors, actors, standup comedians, singers, performers; in fact, anyone looking to advance or resurrect their careers, projects, ideas, events or one-man/one-woman shows, event producers, business owners, entrepreneurs and other professionals.

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If you’ve been doing the same thing, with your career, OR business over the last few years, with little or no results, or if you are stuck in your professional pursuits, frustrated or spinning your wheels, it’s time for a change!!

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DOWNLOAD ENROLLMENT FORM

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TESTIMONIALS:

“I accomplished more in the first six months with Creative Career Strategies, under the guidance of Sandra Lord and Judith Smith than I accomplished in the preceding four years. They are master strategists. I became a member of the WGA. My Grey’s Anatomy spec script won the Best Television Screenplay at the recent Austin Film Festival. I have also created and written two one hour TV pilots which are currently in the hands of people whom I could only dream of meeting a year ago. I have expanded my circle of connections to include doing lunch, having drinks, meetings and direct dial/email contact with top producers, showrunners and executives. Additionally, due to my pilots, I’m now in my second round of talks with the two top agencies and others regarding representation. The list goes on. Highly, highly recommended! This is the most excited I’ve been about my career pursuits in years!

- SR, Attorney/Writer

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Thank you for the FANTASTIC guidance you shared with me. Your service is a much needed tool.

- PMM, Award-winning Director, Producer, Writer

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Your ideas are excellent. Your strategies are superb. Thanks for your integrity, passion and unique vision.

- NN, Chairman, nonprofit organization, Los Angeles

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Sandra’s strategies got me so busy, I had to quit my 9 to 5 job. My credits now include lead, guest starring, co-starring and supporting roles in television, film, stage and commercials, and I now have a “day rate” as a professional actress.

- CS, Actress, Los Angeles.

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"I had trouble with priorities -- deciding what to do first -- and how to contact people. Among other things, Sandra assisted me with guiding my focus, expanding my network of connections, and getting top names to be featured interviews in my upcoming entertainment industry book."

- SST, Los Angeles: Award-winning published author and screenwriter
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If you can help rock ‘n rollers, you can help anyone! I take my hat off to you.

- CMS, Rock Performer, Los Angeles.

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There are so many options for both paid and free career advice in Hollywood, it’s sometimes hard for people to sort out who’s the best. You’re tops on my list! We’ve been to your Hollywood Networking Breakfast and we trust the information you give us.

- MAB, Actress

READ MORE TESTIMONIALS

http://cbcs.hgenonline.com

JAN. 31, NETWORKING EVENT, $40

2008-01-23T01:02:00.000-08:00

NEW: DISCOUNT FOR FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES - note new guidelines re attendance, dress code, reservation & parking. See You There!

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BACK IN FULL SWING!!!

NOTE: The HOLLYWOOD NETWORKING BREAKFAST IS NOW AT THE

BEVERLY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

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SANDRA LORD

Proudly Invites YOU & A GUEST to the

AWARD WINNING (“Best Networking Event in L.A.”)

MONTHLY HOLLYWOOD NETWORKING BREAKFAST(R)

(aka The Hollywood Breakfast™)
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WE ARE HONORED TO PRESENT

DISTINGUISHED SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS:

CRAIG ZADAN & NEIL MERON

ACADEMY, GOLDEN GLOBE, PEABODY & EMMY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCERS

(Credits include: “HAIRSPRAY”, “CHICAGO”

Recent Release, “THE BUCKET LIST”, upcoming premier of
“A RAISIN IN THE SUN” at Sundance, and more…
see full bio below)

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THIS IS A MUST-ATTEND EVENT!!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008

8:00a.m - 10:30a.m. Check-in starts at 7:20a.m.
Postmark Deadline – Thursday, JANUARY 24, 2008
(You must list your full legal name as it appears on valid ID for Studio Security)

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NEW LOCATION!!

THE BEVERLY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

3084 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064
(South of Twentieth Century Fox Studios)

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PARKING
FREE PARKING is available in the back lot, located on Patricia Avenue/Street, behind the tennis courts. Please note there is NO PARKING PERMITTED ON THE RESIDENTIAL SIDE OF THE STREET AT ANY TIME IN ACCORDANCE WITH ZONING REGULATION Z.A.I. 1469.

VALET PARKING -- $4.00

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Produced in Los Angeles to benefit
CHANGING IMAGES IN AMERICA
www.changingimagesinamerica.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity in American culture

Sponsors: Final Draft, Inc. &
Jungle Software
(The independent Filmmaker’s budgeting and scheduling software)
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DRESS CODE: STRICTLY ENFORCED

BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE REQUIRED

No Jeans, T-Shirts, Sweats or Inappropriate Provocative Clothes

(If dressed inappropriately, you will be refused entry & no monies will be refunded)

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This breakfast is open to professionals in the entertainment industry. HOWEVER, a limited number of aspiring talent will be allowed to attend.

To attend the Hollywood Networking Breakfast, you should be directly involved in the entertainment industry in one or more of the following capacities:

AGENT, MANAGER, ATTORNEY, FINANCIER, CREW/PHYSICAL PRODUCTION (BELOW-THE-LINE), WRITER, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, FILMMAKER, ACTOR, DEVELOPMENT EXEC, PRODUCTION EXEC, MUSIC EXEC, CASTING DIRECTOR, SINGER, SONGWRITER, RECORDING ARTIST, DANCER, CHOREOGRAPHER, COMPOSER, etc.

ADDITIONALLY, if you HAVE a career or employment opportunity, or a legitimate entertainment industry service to offer our attendees, or if you are READY for a writing or producing partner, assignment, financing, cast, crew, representation, employment, acquisition, you are more than welcome to join us at the HNB this year.

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DOWNLOAD OUR RESERVATIONS FORM:

http://www.changingimagesinamerica.org/res-form.pdf

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RESERVATIONS INFO AT-A-GLANCE:

(For a COMPLETE reservation guidelines & policies GO TO END OF THIS EMAIL)

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR THIS EMAIL LIST!!

FIRST TIME ATTENDEES (ONLY) may take $5 OFF of the pre-paid/ontime reservation price listed below – You MUST include a copy of this email with your check to receive the discount!

Pre-paid reservations (postmarked by JANUARY 24, 2008): $40 per person (full breakfast). Checks or money-orders must be made payable to: Changing Images In America, MUST be accompanied by our (completed) reservations form and mailed to P.O. Box 2688, Hollywood, CA 90078. Your cashed check is your confirmation. We do not accept credit card, email or phone reservations. Reservations cannot be rolled over to another month, but can be transferred to someone else for the date paid for only. Pre-confirmed Late Reservation: $45, cash only. Walk-ins: $50, cash only. As usual, for our attendance list, emergency contact, and for security purposes, you MUST include a business card and/or list your profession, phone number and other contact info, also the LEGAL NAME (as it appears on state issued I.D.), FOR YOU AND ALL GUESTS who are paid for on your check. Dress code and other policies apply, including RESERVATION INFO & CANCELLATION POLICY. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ OR BE AWARE OF OUR POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. This info, as well as how to meet privately with a guest speaker, can be found at:

http://www.changingimagesinamerica.org/hnindex.htm

OR http://hgenonline.com/events_other_ind.asp.

Office Phone: (323) 465-9800

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GUEST SPEAKERS: CRAIG ZADAN & NEIL MERON

ACADEMY, GOLDEN GLOBE, PEABODY & EMMY AWARD-WINNERS, CRAIG ZADAN and NEIL MERON are the enviable producers of critically acclaimed and award-winning feature films and television projects. In total, their films have garnered six Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, eleven Emmy Awards and two Peabody Awards.

While they have demonstrated an enviable, unprecedented “Midas Touch” in the musical genre, Zadan and Meron’s success embraces a roster of diverse projects.

Craig and Neil were producers of this summer's hit film “Hairspray,” starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Queen Latifah, which had the biggest opening weekend for a movie musical in motion picture history and is one of the best reviewed movies of the year.

“The Bucket List”, a feature film for Warner Bros. starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, directed by Rob Reiner opens nationally on January 11th. “The Bucket List” is one of the National Board of Review’s top ten films of the year.

Zadan and Meron's movie adaptation of “A Raisin in the Sun,” based on Lorraine Hansberry’s classic play, starring Sean Combs, Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald and Sanaa Lathan, will air on ABC on Feb 25, 2008, the night after ABC's airing of the Oscars, and will premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Their next feature film will be Frank Darabont's adaptation of Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" which Darabont will also direct.

Previously, their film “Chicago,” which they executive produced, earned 13 Oscar nominations, winning six, including one for Best Picture; seven Golden Globe Award nominations, winning three, including Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. It also won two BAFTA Awards, three SAG awards, the Producers Guild of America Award for Best Picture, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award for Rob Marshall, a Grammy for Best Soundtrack, and was chosen by the Broadcast Film Critics Association as the Best Motion Picture of the Year. “Chicago” was the highest-grossing movie in Miramax’s history and the first musical in 34 years to win the Best Picture Oscar.

Their television adaptation of the musical “The Music Man,” starring Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth, aired to acclaim. It earned five Emmy nominations and earned director Jeff Bleckner a DGA Award.

The television biopic “Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows” was a critical and ratings success, topping many Ten Best lists and becoming the highest-rated movie or miniseries of that year. It earned 13 Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Miniseries, and won five, including one for Judy Davis’ portrayal of Judy Garland. Davis also won a Golden Globe Award, and the project was also Golden Globe nominated for Outstanding Miniseries. Additionally, it won the Television Critics Association Award, two Broadcast Film Critics Awards, a SAG Award, an AFI Award, and the Prism Award, as well as numerous other awards and nominations.

Their production of “The Beach Boys: An American Family” was nominated for three Emmys, including Best Miniseries, and Jeff Bleckner won a DGA Award for the miniseries.

Zadan and Meron executive produced a new version of “Annie,” starring Kathy Bates, which won two Emmys, the Peabody Award and the TV Guide Award for Favorite TV Movie or Miniseries. It was nominated for 12 Emmys including Outstanding Made for Television Movie. The musical also marked the directorial debut of Rob Marshall, who received an Emmy nomination for Best Director, won an Emmy for Outstanding Choreography and received a DGA nomination.

Their production of “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” which starred Whitney Houston, Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Alexander and Bernadette Peters, garnered seven Emmy nominations.

Their first television musical event, “Gypsy," was a three-hour CBS movie musical starring Bette Midler. A ratings and critical triumph, the show was nominated for 12 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Television Movie (the first such nomination for a film musical in the Academy’s history), and three Golden Globes, including Best Telefilm, as well as Producers Guild, Directors Guild and CableACE Award nominations.

Zadan and Meron produced “Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story.” The film received six Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Television Movie, and won three: Best Actress for Glenn Close, Best Supporting Actress for Judy Davis and Best Screenplay for Alison Cross. Additionally, it was nominated for Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Movie, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress; was nominated for awards from the Producers Guild, Writers Guild and Screen Actors Guild, and won the coveted National Education Association Award for the Advancement of Learning Through Broadcasting. The producers also won the prestigious Peabody Award for Outstanding Achievement in Broadcasting and were the recipients of the Lambda Liberty Award as well as the GLAAD Media Award.

They previously executive produced the WB feature film comedy “My Fellow Americans,” starring Jack Lemmon and James Garner.

Zadan’s first feature film production, “Footloose,” starring Kevin Bacon, received two Oscar nominations, a Golden Globe nomination, and a Grammy nomination for Best Soundtrack Album.

CRAIG ZADAN & NEIL MERON are the next “must meet” Hollywood players at the next Hollywood Networking Breakfast.

________________________________________________________________________

RESERVATION INFO & BREAKFAST POLICIES:

1. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This breakfast is open to professionals in the entertainment industry. HOWEVER, a limited number of aspiring talent will be allowed to attend.

To attend the Hollywood Networking Breakfast, you should be directly involved in the entertainment industry in one or more of the following capacities:

AGENT, MANAGER, ATTORNEY, FINANCIER, CREW/PHYSICAL PRODUCTION (BELOW-THE-LINE), WRITER, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, ACTOR, DEVELOPMENT EXEC, PRODUCTION EXEC, MUSIC EXEC, CASTING DIRECTOR, SINGER, SONGWRITER, RECORDING ARTIST, DANCER, CHOREOGRAPHER, COMPOSER, etc.

We are committed to maintaining a professional environment of a diverse group of attendees, representing a broad spectrum of the entertainment industry. To honor this commitment and to generate the most rewarding networking experience, we will limit the number of attendees per category. If we have reached our capacity in your category by the time we receive your check, we will send you an email to that effect. The best bet is to send in your check as soon as possible, before the deadline.

ADDITIONALLY, if you HAVE a career or employment opportunity for our attendees, or you are READY for a writing or producing partner, financing, cast, crew, representation, employment, you are more than welcome to join us at the HNB this year.

2. PAYMENT METHODS: Submitting Reservations and Payments

Payments are by check or money order only. We do not accept credit cards, fax, email or telephone reservations. See below for policy on bounced or returned checks.

For our attendance list and for security purposes, you must list your contact phone number and the full legal names of all guests who are paid for on your check (including yours). You should also indicate if you or your guests wish to use a performing or professional name on your name tags. Please note that if you do not provide us with a telephone contact number, you will be accepting full responsibility for our inability to notify you in case of a change in venue, a local or national emergency or other unforeseen emergency. Please list your PROFESSION when sending in your payment.

ON-TIME PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS: Ask about "The Breakfast Club(tm)"

Pre-paid reservations
(postmarked by the deadline indicated above – usually one week before the event):
$40 (full breakfast).

Payments should be made to:
Changing Images In America.
Send by deadline to:
Changing Images In America
P.O. Box 2688
Hollywood, CA 90078
(Tel: 323-465-9800)

Reservations CANNOT be rolled over to another month,
but can be transferred to someone else for the date paid for only.

For more information: call (323) 465-9800 or visit www.changingimagesinamerica.org or http://hgenonline.com.

CHECK PAYMENTS: If you are sending us a company check, please indicate for whom the reservation is to be made. If your check has more than one name printed on the check, please indicate for whom the reservation is to be made. In effect, always tell us in whose name the reservation is to be made when you send in your check, including any "stage names" that you or your guests use.

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS: Your check, sent in by the postmarked deadline, when cashed, is your confirmation. WE DO NOT MAIL TICKETS OR CALL YOU TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF YOUR CHECK.

3. LATE RESERVATIONS: Mail, Phone and Walk-in Policy

By Mail -- $45 -- If you mail your check any time after the postmark deadline, it will be considered a "late" reservation, and your check should reflect the additional $5 charged for late reservations, making the check total $45. If your check is late and is made for only $40, you will be charged the additional $5 late fee when you arrive. We will not be responsible if you mail your check after the postmark deadline and we do not receive it in time to include you on our reservations list. (See below for information on "pre-confirmed late reservations by phone.)

By Phone -- Pre-confirmed Late Reservations -- $45, cash only -- As a courtesy to people who wish to attend the breakfast but for whom it is too late to mail a check (even a "late" check), we have a good faith "Pre-confirmed Late Reservations List." To get on this list, you must speak with someone in our office to arrange to attend the breakfast, as there are certain guidelines. Pre-confirmed late reservations extend the final count and they are included in the final extended count we give to our venue and, therefore, are considered a firm commitment by you. The price for a pre-confirmed late reservation is $45, cash only. (See below for information on "walk-ins".)

A Word of Advice: Please do not make a "pre-confirmed late reservation" for someone for whom you will not be paying. If you will not be financially responsible for payment, have that individual call in their own reservation.

Walk-ins -- $50 - cash only: If you attend a Hollywood Networking Breakfast® without a reservation or a pre-confirmed late reservation (see above), the price will be $50 - cash only.

4. REFUNDS / TRANSFERS / ROLLOVERS

When we make a commitment to our venue for a specific number of people and meals, we make that commitment based on your commitment to us. Our venue will not allow rollovers for no-shows, so we do not permit rollovers. Here are our guidelines.

Therefore, reservations are non-refundable. A reservation may be transferred to someone else for the date paid for only. No-shows CANNOT be rolled over to another month's breakfast.

5. LATE ARRIVALS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Breakfast is not guaranteed for late arrivals.

Whether you have an "on-time" or "pre-confirmed late" reservation, or you are a "walk-in", if you arrive late at the breakfast, we cannot guarantee that there will be food available for you. Breakfast is served open buffet-style, where attendees may have more than one helping. Our venue replenishes our food supply, where necessary, up until 9AM. More than likely there will be some food available after 9AM, but we can offer no guarantee.

If you are a late "walk-in" and you do not have an opportunity to eat, but still wish to hear the speaker, or stay to network, full walk-in rates will apply.

6. HEARING IMPAIRED:

The State of California is no longer able to provide sign language interpreting services for the hearing impaired through the Media Access Office/EDD. If you are in need of an interpreter, you are welcome to bring your own. Otherwise, please direct any questions re: interpreting services, contact the Media Access Office/EDD at (818) 752-1196; (818) 753-3426 fax; (818) 753-3427 TTY.

7. BOUNCED / RETURNED CHECKS:

There will be a $25 charge for every bounced or returned check. When you bounce a check, we not only incur bank charges, we also must pay for your breakfast. If your check is returned for nonpayment, you will be liable for bank fees, reimbursement of your breakfast and you will also be required thereafter to pay by money order (by mail), or cash only at the door, after having your reservation pre-approved.

Note: If we receive a returned check from you, and you do not make good on the check plus the charges, you will not be allowed back into the breakfast. If we make a good faith late reservation for you and you do not honor it or make good on it, you will not be allowed back into the breakfast.

8. DRESS CODE: STRICTLY ENFORCED

Business casual attire required. We provide a professional setting, so no jeans, t-shirts, sweats or inappropriate provocative clothes allowed. If dressed inappropriately, you will be refused entry & no monies will be refunded.

9. SECURITY MEASURES:

Due to heightened security measures, if you are not recognized as a breakfast regular, you will be required to show a valid and current photo identification, to be admitted to the breakfast. When sending in your check, you must list your full legal name as it appears on your I.D. You must also indicate if you wish to use a performing or professional name on your name tag. You are also asked to provide certain contact information with your reservation (see #2 above). We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

10. PARKING:

FREE PARKING is available in the back lot, located on Patricia, behind the tennis courts. Please note there is NO PARKING PERMITTED ON THE RESIDENTIAL SIDE OF THE STREET AT ANY TIME IN ACCORDANCE WITH ZONING REGULATION Z.A.I. 1469. VALET PARKING is also available for $4.00

11. NETWORKING TIPS

It's great that you come to the Hollywood Networking Breakfast(tm) to hear and make contact with the guest speaker. However, you should also consider attending because of the people whom a particular speaker might attract, whether the speaker is in your field of interest or not. Also, make it a priority to get the contact information of the speaker and others in whom you are interested before you leave. The breakfast is an extremely time consuming event and it is impossible to return phone calls about a past breakfast.

12. GUEST SPEAKERS:

Guest speakers' attendance is confirmed, schedule permitting, at the time of all publications and notifications. In the event our guest speaker is unable to attend, we reserve the right to provide a substitute speaker or initiate a different format (which might not include a substitute speaker) for that day/event. In any such situation, since our venue will still require full payment, our "no refund" and "no rollover" policy for all reservations shall apply.

13. EMAIL LIST/NOTIFICATIONS:

In an effort to help you get your checks in on time, we will send an email of the current month's breakfast information, and two reminder emails, to give you ample notice and time to meet the postmark deadline.

14. TO BE ADDED TO OUR E-MAIL NOTIFICATION LIST:

Click here: GREENROLLS2@aol.com

Please be sure to include
your name, phone number, company and/or profession AND TYPE in your e-mail (in the body of your email message), for our records.
All information is strictly confidential.
Please reference the breakfast in your subject line
and do NOT send your information as an attachment.

15. MORE INFORMATION:

More information about the Hollywood Networking Breakfast held in Los Angeles can be obtained by visiting the www.changingimagesinamerica.org website.
You may also receive information from http://hgenonline.com

Office: (323) 465-9800

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

B&N WRITERS EVENT JAN. 17TH, $20

2008-01-22T11:33:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wanted to write a book? Ever thought your creative musings would do great in the stores like Barnes & Nobel, or on www.bn.com? Maybe you have software, music, art, photography, calendars, products and retail merchandise? Whatever you have, BN has a way for you to monetize it and sell it.

Ever wonder how a small press writer, author, publisher, artist, or entrepreneur can make it in the big game of BN Retailing?

You can get eaten by the sharks if you don't know what you're doing. So we've created a dynamite, SEE IT HERE ONLY event for The Writers Roundtable.

Come hear it from the horse's mouth as we present Omar Njie, Western United States Regional Vice President Barnes & Noble Book Sellers and his Top Performing Local Store General Manager who will present to you how you can profitably and effectively work with BN to build your retail Partnership Empire.

LEARN:

>The Insider Secrets to getting rich with Barnes & Nobel
>How you can easily position yourself as a multifaceted resource
>How BN and you can create media events that draw customers far and wide
to you and your events
>How to utilize BNs global and web resources to your advantage
And,
>How your network can become your net worth through B&N.

There are more opportunities than ever to work with B&N. The problem is, no one ever explains it to you so you can do it right. As a result, your book or intellectual property, if they make it to the shelves at all, get buried.

NO MORE!

Omar has personally guaranteed me that attendees to this program will not only learn hallowed secrets kept by a covenant of top authors and distributors, but you'll make the kinds of connections through what you learn that your career and your enterprise will never be the same!

WHAT: The January Writers Roundtable presents:
The Barnes & nobel Profit Centers For Independent Writers and Artists. It's an event you do not want to miss!

Start your 2008 off on a powerful and prosperous rhythm.

WHEN: Thursday. January 17, 2008

TIME: NOON SHARP!

WHERE: Magnolia Restaurant
1915 West Magnolia Blvd. (East of Buena Vista)
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 954-9833

Lunch includes a delicious 4 course gourmet meal including salads and soft drinks.

The New Year brings new changes.

$20.00 per person at the door. (Cash and checks only)

If you're serious about your career or your craft, you need to be there!

Announcements of exclusive upcoming events will be made at the luncheon.

Any questions? Phone (818) 843-7783, or (818) 441-9288

Michael J. Herman, Chair of The Writers Roundtable

FREE 30 MINUTE COACHING CALL

2008-01-21T12:17:00.000-08:00

FREE 30 MINUTE COACHING CALL:
FREE RESUME REVIEW:

* Plan 2008 career goals
* Say goodbye to 2007 job blues
* Dust of that resume

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310 274 5334

CAREER REINVENTION SEMINAR $99 SPECIAL

2008-01-20T20:39:00.000-08:00

CAREER REINVENTION, NOW

I believe that we can turn the strike break into an opportunity to start doing amazing things: reinvent our careers, create the lives we want to have, increase our creative output, and increase our financial security if we spend the time to do the thinking, planning, exploring and getting support.

That's why I created a ONE DAY CAREER REINVENTION event January 26th to help creative people do exactly that.

This powerful day will walk you through the steps of getting clarity on where you are now, where you want to be and what the steps are to get there.

You may show up confused, curious or skeptical but I guarantee you'll leave excited, motivated and energized. (And if you show up energized, you'll leave even more energized, focused and with a bunch of new contacts and friends.)

Jan. 26, 2008 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wilshire Grand Hotel - Downtown Los Angeles

$249.00 at the Door.
$99.00 Early Bird Special
www.hollywoodcoaching.com

FREE ONE NIGHT SEMINAR ON PRODUCING FILMS

2008-01-20T18:25:00.000-08:00

FREE
ONE NIGHT INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR
On PRODUCING YOUR LOW BUDGET FILM
Presented by:
Suzanne Lyons
Co-founder of the Flash Forward Institute, Snowfall Films and WindChill Films
and Award Winning Producer of Eight Feature Films in the Past Seven Year!

Date: Wednesday Evening, February 13th.
Time: 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Place: The Coast Anabelle Hotel, 2011 West Olive Ave, Burbank, 91506
Free Parking behind the hotel. Cross street is Keystone

Come get a free preview of the complete 7 Session Workshop that begins April 19th.

On February 13th I will guide you through a comprehensive summary of my
7 Session “Producing Your Low Budget Film” Workshop.
Learn how to develop a timeline that will take you from
OPTIONING YOUR SCREENPLAY to DELIVERING YOUR FILM!

Discover insider secrets on forming an LLC, creating a Business Plan and Sales Presentation that could save you tens of thousands of dollars!
I will take you step by step through my company’s Business Plan that attracted over 65 investors and made it possible to produce three great,
low budget award-winning films!

I will share my tips and techniques on casting, hiring a line producer, working with a director, finessing a budget, marketing, choosing a distributor, putting out fires, getting ready for delivery and more!

After producing a number of bigger budget features I thought producing the SAG ultra low budget would be a piece of cake. Boy, was I wrong. Wearing 100 different hats was a huge challenge. I’ve now produced three SAG ultra budget films in just sixteen months and I can’t wait to tell you what I’ve learned. If you decide to register for my 7 Session Workshop, you’ll learn from my experience and benefit from my success. I promise to take you through a structured crystal clear step by step process that will actually make low budget film making look easy.

During this INTRODUCTORY SESSION, if you decide to register for the “7 Session PRODUCING YOUR LOW BUDGET FILM” Workshop, and you put a deposit down that night, you will save an additional $200 off the cost of the workshop!

“Suzanne is a wonderfully engaging speaker and “teacher”.
She knows feature producing inside and out and presents every step with complete clarity. A seminar not to be missed by anyone making
a low budget feature!”
Becky Smith, Director, “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”,
Writer/Director/Producer, “Duck Farm” (now in Post Production) and UCLA Professor

SPACE FOR THIS FREE ONE NIGHT INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR IS LIMITED. PLEASE RSVP TO Snowfallfilms@aol.com.