Final Draft Newsletter
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| 1. Final Draft & Final Draft AV on Windows Vista |
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We've tested both Final Draft 7.1.3 and Final Draft AV 2.5.2 on the new Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (there are five flavors of the new Windows Vista operating system). Although our applications were not developed for Windows Vista, we found that both work fine. There are, however, a few adjustments you may want to make to your Windows Vista settings before running our software. These are detailed in our online FAQ.
The next version of Final Draft will be developed specifically to run on Windows Vista and Mac OS X v.10.5. Until then, we will do our best to provide solutions and workarounds to registered customers using these new operating systems.
See our Windows Vista notes in our online FAQ:
Visit: www.finaldraft.com/support/faq-pages.php?nodeid=233675 |
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| 2. Big Break - Bonus for Early Entries! |
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8th Annual International
Screenwriting Contest |
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Enter Now to get your
FREE Script magazine! |

Enter by Mar 15, 2007
& Get a FREE 6-month
(3 issues)
Script magazine subscription!
Standard entry deadline:
June 1, 2007 |
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The Big Break contest awards over $30,000 in cash and prizes plus trips to Hollywood for industry meetings.
Big Break is an annual, global screenwriting contest designed to support emerging creative talent. Now in its 8th year, Big Break rewards screenwriters with cash, prizes and A-list executive meetings. Winners and finalists alike have had their screenplays optioned and produced and have secured high-profile representation as well as lucrative writing deals.
For previous winners, judges, success stories and to enter for your Big Break,

www.finaldraft.com/bigbreak
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Our 2007 Big Break Sponsors
Final Draft would like to thank all of our 2007 Big Break sponsors, whose support and involvement adds value and substance to this extraordinary contest.
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3. Script-Based Integration with Avid & Final Draft |
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Learn how to use your script in post production.
Join us for an evening highlighting Avid Media Composer Adrenaline™ with ScriptSync™ and Avid DNxHD™ technology for flexible, real-time HD collaboration.
- Script integration allows you to adapt a script to the digital realm for use in any type of production, from drama to documentary to spot advertising. ScriptSync uses phonetic indexing technology to analyze audio clips and match them to lines of text from scripts.
- Feature dailies will be screened with a comparison of Avid DNxHD resolutions, including DNxHD 36 for high-quality HD offline of large projects. All post-production professionals are encouraged to attend this informative presentation.
There is no charge for this event.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
6:30pm - 7:15pm Registration and Reception
7:15pm - 8:45pm Presentation and Q&A
Los Angeles Film School >> map it with Google™ Maps
6363 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Complimentary event parking is available on Ivar Street next to the LA Film School. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Email: rsvp@keycodemedia.com
For more information,
Visit: www.taylormadewebdesign.com/keycodeforms/kcm_0215.html
 Event Sponsors:
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| 4. 2nd Annual Scriptwriters Showcase |
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April 20 - 22, 2007 - Sheraton Universal Hotel, Hollywood, CA
Event attendance is limited to only 999 people.
Register now to guarantee your place at this unique scriptwriting event!
Scriptwriters Showcase is the largest public gathering of working screenwriters ever assembled and is designed as a forum for professional and aspiring writers in feature film and television. The weekend-long event offers 24 A-List discussion panels, a keynote event, VIP Screening and Networking party as well as various creative services including Take A Meeting and ScriptXpert Live.
Confirmed guest speakers include:
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Jessica Bendinger
Writer/Producer, Bring It On
Writer/Director, Stick It
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Stephen Susco
Screenwriter, The Grudge,
The Grudge 2
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Antwone Fisher
Screenwriter, Antwone Fisher
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and also:
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- Bobby Moresco, Crash
- Bruce Feirstein, The World Is Not Enough
- Greg Coolidge, Employee of the Month
- Zak Penn, X-Men: The Last Stand
- Wayne Kramer, The Cooler
- Jason Smilovic, Lucky Number Slevin
- David Wyatt, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
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- Simon Kinberg, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Carl Ellsworth, Red Eye
- Kevin Bisch, Hitch
- Massy Tadjedin, The Jacket
- Andrea Berloff, World Trade Center
- Colin O’Reilly, Producer, Blades of Glory
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- Antwone Fisher, Antwone Fisher
- Bob Fisher, Wedding Crashers
- Gordon Bressack, Pinky and the Brain
- Jim Uhls, Fight Club
- Michael Seitzman, North Country
- Michel Shane, Producer, Catch Me If You Can
...and many more!
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Package offerings begin at $199.
Use code SWS7 to receive 10% off your purchase price!
PLUS, the first 200 registrants* will receive EXCLUSIVE admission to the kick-off event, The Hollywood Networking Breakfast. *Silver and Gold Packages only |
www.finaldraft.com/showcase
Get more package details and find out how to customize your package!

Our 2007 Scriptwriters Showcase Sponsors
Final Draft would like to thank all of our 2007 Scriptwriters Showcase sponsors, whose support and involvement adds value and substance to this extraordinary event.
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| 5. Take A Meeting at the Scriptwriters Showcase |
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Industry Access.
Professional Guidance. |
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Take A Meeting is being held April 20 - 22, 2007
as part of the Scriptwriters Showcase
at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles, CA
Take A Meeting session times and executives will be made available February 23, 2007.
You can register for the Scriptwriters Showcase at any time and choose your meeting times and executives when they are made available.
If you have already registered for the Scriptwriters Showcase, you will be given access to the list of meeting times and executives in advance and can go online to schedule your meetings at that time.
For more information,
Visit: www.finaldraft.com/takeameeting |
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| 6. ScriptXpert Live at the Scriptwriters Showcase |
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Personalized coverage to
polish your script. |
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ScriptXpert is being offered April 20 - 22, 2007
as part of the Scriptwriters Showcase
at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles, CA
Receive 30 minutes of face-to-face time with your reader!
This special bonus is only available at the Scriptwriters Showcase. Select ScriptXpert Live as part of your Scriptwriters Showcase registration, then submit your script by March 15, 2007.
For more information or to find out how to register,
Visit: www.finaldraft.com/scriptxpert |
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Come see free demonstrations of Final Draft and Final Draft AV and have your questions answered by our representatives.
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Avid Script Based Editing Using Final Draft
LA Film School
6363 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Thurs, Feb 15 |
6:30-9:00pm |
map: www.lafilm.com/index.cfm/fa/contact.map/Map+Directions |
Apple Store Fifth Avenue
767 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10153
212-336-1440
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Thurs, Feb 15 |
7:00-8:00pm |
map: www.apple.com/retail/fifthavenue |
Apple Store The Grove
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-965-8400
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Sat, Feb 17 |
2:00-3:00pm |
map: www.apple.com/retail/thegrove |
Apple Store Topanga
6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91303
818-577-1800
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Sat, Feb 17 |
4:00-5:00pm |
map: www.apple.com/retail/topanga/map/ |
Apple Store Santa Monica
1248 Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-576-1011
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Sat, Feb 17 |
5:00-6:00pm |
map: www.apple.com/retail/thirdstreetpromenade |
Apple Store SoHo
103 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012
212-226-3126
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Fri, Feb 23 |
6:00-7:00pm |
map: www.apple.com/retail/soho |
Writers Store
2040 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
866.229.7483
www.writersstore.com |
Sat, Mar 3 |
2pm - 3pm |
map: www.mapquest.com |
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Booth SL7406– South Hall
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Mon, Apr 16 -
Thurs, Apr 19 |
9:00am - 6:00pm |
website: www.nabshow.com |
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Schedules
are subject to change. Check with the location to verify dates
and times. |
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