Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Got an option for my script!

Hi MDS'ers,

Just wanted to pass on the great news. My urban comedy screenplay, DOGGED, has been optioned by a producer in L.A. Yeah!!!! One step closer to the prize...a real movie deal. Fingers, eyes and toes crossed for a sale this year! We can dream can't we? This is Million Dollar Screenwriter! Just when I was about to give up, this happens which goes to show you to never ever give up! No matter what!

Happy writing and movie watching.

N.

Thursday, April 21, 2005

Free Screenwriting Seminars!

Hi future MDS'ers:

Below is a post I received from Creative Screenwriting about free seminars! The only catch is that you have to be in the LA area since that's where they are taking place.

Check it out. I know one of the lecturers personally and he gives a lot of information and is very personable and can really help you develop your projects and to get that for free is even better. I had to pay for the seminar I took with him but it was well worth it.

Enjoy,
N.


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CS Publications, Inc.
6404 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 415, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Comp Seminars for Screenwriters in Los Angeles (ONLY)
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Creative Screenwriting magazine will be videotaping 30 of the most popular seminars from the Screenwriting Expo over the next two weeks and you're invited.


The seminars will take place on a sound stage in downtown Los Angeles. You will need transportation by car to get to the sound stage.


There are two sessions (morning and afternoon) each day and attendance is limited to 100. You can sign up for multiple sessions and multiple days, but PLEASE DON'T SIGN UP for a session you can't attend.


Your attendance is complimentary (no charge).


Morning Session: 7:45 AM to 1:30 PM

Afternoon Session: 2:15 PM to 7 PM

There will be a 1-hour lunch break at approximately 1:30 PM. Lunch is NOT included, but sodas and water will be available.


You must be prompt, or you won't be allowed to enter the stage.


Release Form: You will need to sign a release form allowing us to videotape you when you arrive at the stage in order to become an audience member. There will be some down time while cameras are loaded/moved and new shots are set up. So please plan on being patient during the shooting of the DVDs. The information these speakers impart is worth the wait.


Current Schedule (individual speakers and topics are subject to change)


Sunday April 24th


Morning Session: Richard Krevolin (8:45 AM Start)

Stories that Touch Your Soul

Advanced Structural Analysis


Afternoon Session: Richard Krevolin (3:15 PM Start)

Prof. K's Master Class Scene Workshop


Monday April 25th


Morning Session: Michael Hauge

Writing Romantic Comedies And Love Stories

Creating Powerful Movie Scenes


Afternoon Session: Michael Hauge

Mastering the 2-Minute Pitch

Pilar Alessandra

Writing The Three Minute Pitch


Tuesday April 26th


Morning Session: Karl Iglesias

Mastering the Essential Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters

Evoking Emotion on the Page


Afternoon Session: Karl Iglesias

Evoking Emotion in Your Concept


Wednesday April 27th


Morning Session: Robert Kosberg

Selling Your Idea To Hollywood With Pitch King Robert Kosberg


Afternoon Session: Michael Hauge

Grabbing the Reader in the First 10 Pages



Thursday April 28th


Morning Session: Jeff Kitchen

36 Dramatic Situations for Brainstorming

Jeff Kitchen's Class on Sequence, Proposition, Plot


Afternoon Session: Jeff Kitchen

Jeff Kitchen's Two Tools for Advanced Screenwriters


Friday April 29th


Morning Session: Michael Ray Brown

A Structure Checklist: How to Plug the Holes in Your Script


Afternoon Session: Jeff Kitchen

Jeff Kitchen's Screenwriting Seminar

Jeff Kitchen's Class on Classic Structural Technique


Saturday April 30th


Morning Session: Jim Mercurio

Killer Endings


Afternoon Session: Ken Rotcop

Perfect Pitch: How to Sell Yourself and Your Movie Idea to Hollywood-The Lecture

Perfect Pitch: How to Sell Yourself and Your Movie Idea to Hollywood-The Workshop


Sunday May 1st


Morning Session: Jeff Kitchen

Jeff Kitchen's Full Day Seminar


Afternoon Session: Jeff Kitchen

Jeff Kitchen's Full Day Seminar (Pt. 2)


Monday May 2nd


Morning Session: Jeff Kitchen

Jeff Kitchen's Full Day Seminar (Pt. 3)


Afternoon Session: Jeff Kitchen

Jeff Kitchen's Full Day Seminar (Pt. 4)


Tuesday May 3rd


Morning Session: Karl Iglesias

Evoking Emotion: Characters

Evoking Emotion: Story


Afternoon Session: Karl Iglesias

Evoking Emotion: Scenes

Evoking Emotion: Description


Wednesday May 4th


Morning Session: Richard Walter (9:45 AM Start)

Attitude vs. Gratitude: Strategies for Securing an Agent

Screenwriting: The Whole Picture


Afternoon Session: Richard Walter

Reader's Backflip


Thursday May 5th


Morning Session: Karl Iglesias

Evoking Emotion: Dialogue Subtext


Afternoon Session: Karl Iglesias

Pitching to Sell: Engaging the Listener Emotionally


Friday May 6th


Morning Session: Jim Mercurio

The "T" Word: Theme


Afternoon Session: Devorah Cutler- Rubenstein

Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Raise Money for Your Film

Scott Rubenstein

How to Write Your Script and Deduct the Expenses Off Your Tax Return


Saturday May 7th


Morning Session: Paul Gulino

Sequences: The Hidden Structure of Successful Screenplays


Afternoon Session: David Freedman

Screenwriter's Guide to Making Money


******(DO NOT HIT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL OR YOU WILL NOT BE ON THE LIST)******




Use this link to RSVP and follow ALL the instructions:


www.creativescreenwriting.com/events.html


If you can't find the session you want on the RSVP form, that session is already filled.


If you are going to attend, please save this e-mail as it will be your only listing of what topics will be covered by the speakers each day.


I look forward to seeing you at the seminars.


Erik Bauer

Publisher

Creative Screenwriting




Contact Information
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email: info@creativescreenwriting.com
voice: (323) 957-1405
web: http://www.creativescreenwriting.com