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Entertainment Industry Education
Starting in February, IFP/Los Angeles will present its annual Independent Producer Series. Over the course of six weeks, top professionals from the independent film community will explore the role of the producer from the inception of a project through the distribution of a film. Producer Peggy Rajski (Home for the Holidays, The Grifters) will serve as this year's moderator.
February 15 - Independent in a Studio World?
February 22 - Acquiring and Developing Material
February 29 - Three Stages of Producing
March 5 - Packaging and Financing
March 12 - Running the Set
March 19 - Reaching an Audience Confirmed panelists include:
Neema Barnett, Director/Producer, Civil Brand The Producer Series will be held at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel, 1020 North San Vicente Boulevard in West Hollywood. Valet parking is available for $5. IFP members may purchase a Series Pass for $195 or a single session for $40. For the general public, the price is $295 for a Series Pass and $60 for a single session. Spirit Circle, Indie Alliance and Corporate Members free with reservations. To make a reservation, call 310/432-1222. The first 50 Series Pass registrants receive a copy of Producers 411 (Fourth Edition).
Writers Boot Camp proudly introduces "Immersion." Don't Gamble With Your Creative Life - We Have Your Lucky Numbers! 6 Days of Professional Tools & Work Space * 5 Hours of Writing Daily * 4 Hours of Instruction & Feedback Daily * 3 Immersion Panels: Agents & Managers, Producers & Executives, Feature & TV Writers * 2 Important Deadlines and In-Depth Project Evaluations * 1 Week to Immerse Yourself in Your Script. Takes place July 13 - July 18 at WBC HQ in Santa Monica. Follow the link for more details and June 20 Early Enlistment Incentive http://www.writersbootcamp.com/company_info/immersion.asp.
Money, Success & Careers” * Record Business Career Strategy and Resume Workshop
with noted leader and president of the Los Angeles Music Network and The
National Association of Record Industry Professionals
TESS TAYLOR
Tess Taylor delivers her popular lecture and conducts a workshop on finding and networking your way to your dream job and to success in the record business. The first in this series of monthly workshops will explore the following:
· Strategies music industry employers use to identify qualified
candidates Techniques for marketing yourself effectively for the position you seek will be demonstrated. TESS TAYLOR, noted author, broadcaster, editor, instructor and lecturer, has helped connect countless people to music industry jobs through her lectures at the Harvard Business School, Caltech / MIT, UCLA, Berklee College of Music and many other institutions nationwide.
Admission: Current LAMN Members $5; Non-members $15
Top vocal coaches reveal the secrets of singing success! Calling all singers, actors, studio vocalists, vocal coaches and voiceover artists! Meet the vocal coaches of Linkin Park, Luther Vandross, Steve Miller, Michael Jackson, Michael Bolton, Bobby McFerrin, Britney Spears, No Doubt, and more! Seth Riggs--L.A.'s legendary vocal coach to the stars for over 40 years--along with Lis Lewis and Elisabeth Howard will conduct interactive workshops including: Seth Riggs' famous speech-level singing technique, "Finding Your Identity as a Singer" by Lis Lewis, Elisabeth Howard's "Vocal Power Method from Blues to Musical Theater," blues "licks" improvisation, how to use the four basic colors of the voice, improving performance and confidence on stage, jazz syncopation and scatting, expanding the lower and upper registers of your singing range, and other secrets of the stars! Seating is limited, so register NOW at http://www.acteva.com/go/lamp. More details about what you will learn at http://www.lamusicproductions.com.
http://www.hollywoodawards.com/writing/index2.html LIMITED SEATING - SECURE YOUR TICKET TODAY! A) SELL YOUR STORY/IDEA/SCREENPLAY/BOOK TO HOLLYWOOD BUYERS June 7-8 - Register by MAY 30 - Pay only $195 http://www.hollywoodawards.com/writing/index2.html
PITCH ONE-ON-ONE TO EXECUTIVES This two-day intensive networking event guides you from how to pitch your story to how to sell to Hollywood, and gives you the opportunity to pitch 1-on-1 to Hollywood buyers. Pitch directly to Hollywood buyers. Everyone who has a story to sell now has the opportunity to access Hollywood buyers without an agent. Over 500 million dollars are spent yearly in Hollywood developing new projects. Major Hollywood companies that have participated include the production companies of Michael Bay, Sean Connery, Danny DeVito, Dustin Hoffman, Michael Douglas, Penny Marshall, Scott Rudin, and Jane Seymour, among many others.
REGISTER TODAY! 310.288.1882
TESTIMONIALS: "Your panels were stellar...how rare and wonderful it is to participate in an event that actually lives up to its promises." Andre Shane - Illinois "I was amazed at the calibre and variety of speakers at the conference ...I will certainly recommend the event." Grace Bogaert - Toronto, Canada "I cannot believe my luck at how things are turning out and I really have you to thank." Geraldine Cox - Australia, who sold her story to Danny Glover's company during one of HFF's pitch sessions. B) HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL VIP PASS: October 15 to 20. Access to the Conference, Screenings, Special Events and the prestigious Hollywood MOVIE Awards Ceremony. JOIN THE STARS Register no later than MAY 31 and get a great discount. http://www.hollywoodawards.com/festival/events/index.html THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER -- Special Monthly Subscription Offer You can now subscribe to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER's daily print edition on a month-to-month basis for only $19 per month. That's more than $50.00 off the monthly newsstand price! This is the perfect offer if you're between jobs, frequently on location or simply not yet ready to make a long-term subscription commitment. For more details, go to: http://www.pub-serv.com/sf/thr/crmonthly.asp?promo=NHFF04
The most acclaimed filmmaking seminar in the industry. Essential for filmmakers, directors, screenwriters, actors, producers, editors & DPs, 2-unit directors, UPMs & ADs, film & TV students. This nationally acclaimed 2-day seminar covers filmmaking from A-Z and is offered in major cities in spring and fall by working director/writer Guy Magar. Regardless of formats or budgets, Action/Cut teaches how to visualize a story from script to screen. The seminar is available on DVD or VHS as home study courses. BEST! - Imagine; ESSENTIAL! - Script; EXCELLENT! - MovieMaker; TERRIFIC! - Creative Screenwriting. World Wide Web Address: www.actioncut.com or call (800) 815-5545.
Digital Media Education Center offers the Film Camp program, featuring Final Cut Pro and Avid Authorized editing classes. Students complete a feature film and receive onscreen credit. Our staff of editors has worked for James Cameron, Martha Coolidge, Roger Corman, John McTiernan and other great directors. Learn from professionals. For more info, visit: http://www.filmcamp.com or http://www.dmec.com
UCLA offers graduate level certificate programs modeled after the MFA Programs in Screenwriting and Producing. Taught by UCLA graduate faculty and entertainment industry professionals, the classes are held in the evenings on the UCLA campus. The Screenwriting Program is also offered online. Upon successfully completing these programs, each student receives a certificate. For more information, log onto: http://filmprograms.ucla.edu
The Los Angeles Film School prepares to launch the second session of the 8-month FEATURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. The first class unveiled their films to 100 Hollywood companies only weeks ago, and WILLIAM MORRIS has already signed a student and a project, and others are getting daily requests for meetings and scripts. Production companies including DREAMWORKS, GRAND ILLUSIONS, MIRACLE ENTERTAINMENT, ROBERT CORT PRODUCTIONS, EAST OF DOHENY PRODUCTIONS, MUSE ENTERTAINMENT, and EMMETT-FURLA FILMS were there to see the first presentations of the inaugural class. Sidestep the long struggle to get the right people to see your work with unequalled exposure to over 100 production companies! The second class of the Feature Development program begins April 14th ... only one week left to secure your seat in the program. Submit your inquiry to infoFDP@lafilm.com or visit www.lafilm.com/about_us/programs/feature_development.shtml for more information. You may also call the Office of Admissions at 323.860.0789. Develop your projects with experienced Industry professional writers, directors, producers and marketers for such films as: El Norte, Frida, Blair Witch Project, Re-Animator, Honey I Shrunk The Kids, Honey I Blew Up The Kid, D.A.R.Y.L., Forrest Gump, K-19, Sex Lies and Videotape, Heathers, etc. Spring into a filmmaking career or add to your Reel! Create a series of professional quality short digital films with the next class of the 6-Week Digital Filmmaking Program. The next class begins May 30th. Enroll by May 16th and receive a $500 tuition discount. Visit us at www.lafilm.com for program details or inquire at info6wk@lafilm.com. Enroll with a friend for the May class of the 1-Year Immersion Filmmaking Program and share a 20% tuition discount (valued at $2,500 per person)! Offer is limited to the first 20 people to apply. Apply now before it is too late! Download your application today at www.lafilm.com/admissions/applications.shtml or contact the Office of Admissions at info1yr@lafilm.com or 323.860.0789. |
