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Volume 7, Number 3   -  March 13, 2007


The Largest Public Gathering
of Professional Scriptwriters, Anywhere!

1. Two Days Left for Big Break Early Entry Bonus!
2. 2nd Annual Scriptwriters Showcase is One Month Away
3. Final Draft On the Road

4. Writers' Resources
 
 

 

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1. Two Days Left for Big Break Early Entry Bonus!
  Big Break 
   8th Annual International
   Screenwriting Contest
 
     
 

Two Days Left for Early Entries!
Enter by March 15, 2007 and get a complimentary 6-month
(3 issues) Script magazine subscription.

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. The entry deadline is June 1, with a June 15 extended deadline.

This year's contest offers over $30,000 in cash and prizes plus trips to Hollywood for industry meetings.

Script Magazine
Enter by Mar 15, 2007
& Get a FREE 6-month
(3 issues)
Script
magazine subscription!

Standard entry deadline:
June 1, 2007

 

For previous winners, judges, success stories and to enter for your Big Break,
Visit: www.finaldraft.com/bigbreak 

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.
The Writers Store Gotham Writers' Workshop New York Film Academy The Screenwriters Store

 

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2. 2nd Annual Scriptwriters Showcase is One Month Away
 


    April 20 - 22, 2007 - Sheraton Universal Hotel, Hollywood, CA

The 2nd Annual Scriptwriters Showcase is fast approaching. Final Draft's premier event, the largest public gathering of professional scriptwriters ever assembled, returns to the Universal Sheraton April 20-22, 2007.

  • 24 Writing Panels
  • 35 Industry Executives
  • 115 Working Scriptwriters
  • only 999 Attendees!   

...1 Great Weekend!

The Scriptwriters Showcase offers 24 A-List panels that will focus on such topics including comedy and horror writing for feature films, working as a television staff writer or show runner, choosing the best representation for your career and how to safely protect your intellectual property.

Some of our speakers include:


Stephanie Allain
Producer,
Hustle & Flow,
Black Snake Moan


Wes Craven

Screenwriter/Director/Producer,
A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream franchises, The Hills Have Eyes, Red Eye


Robert Kosberg

Producer
12 Monkeys, Deep Blue Sea, Commando

Visit: www.finaldraft.com/showcase to view our complete list of speakers (updated often).

Why Pitch?...When you can Take A Meeting?
Get 15 minutes of an executive's undivided attention.

This event will sell out, so register now! Packages start at just $199.

  Use code SCR03147 to receive 10% off your purchase price!
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
.
The Writers Store Storylink New York Film Academy ScriptShark Entertainment Partners Hollywood Networking Breakfast Gotham Writers' Workshop The Dialogue FrameForge Scriptwriters Network

 

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3. Final Draft On the Road
     
 

Monthly Final Draft presentations at
Apple Stores in Los Angeles and New York CIty

We have set our schedule for presentations for the remainder of the year at Apple Stores in LA and Manhattan. Whether you need need training in the basics or would like to learn advanced tips & tricks, you are welcome at these free events.

In LA, we present at 3 different Apples stores every third Saturday of each month (except April & December). In New York, it is every 3rd Thursday (Apple Fifth Avenue) and every 4th Friday (Apple Soho) of the month (except December).

 Location

Date

Time

Apple Store Fifth Avenue
767 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10153
212-336-1440

Thurs, Mar 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

Sat, Mar 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

Sat, Mar 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

Sat, Mar 17

5:00-6:00pm

map: www.apple.com/retail/thirdstreetpromenade

Apple Store SoHo
103 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012
212-226-3126

Fri, Mar 23

6:00-7:00pm

map: www.apple.com/retail/soho

Schedules are subject to change. Check with the location to verify dates and times.

For the complete On the Road schedule,
Visit: www.finaldraft.com/ontheroad

 

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4. Writers' Resources

 

 

     
 

L.A.'S most popular screenwriting workshop returns to Los Angeles and New York!
David S. Freeman's "Beyond Structure"

Los Angeles: March 24-25
New York: March 31-April 1

Get $50 off if you mention "Final Draft," or $100 off if you fly in from out of town or take a train with a ticket cost of $100. As always, the workshop comes with a full money-back guarantee. This is the workshop taken both by newcomers, and by the writers, directors, producers, and execs behind Good Will Hunting, Austin Powers, Runaway Bride, E.R. Sling Blade, Meet the Fockers, Everybody Loves Raymond, E-Ring and many other major films and series. David's 200 proven techniques will help you create stunning and original characters, dialogue, plots, and scenes. Read the articles on the website to sample some of these powerful writing techniques.

For a free brochure, call toll-free, from outside CA: (866) 239-2600, or inside CA: (310) 394-6556 -- or
Visit: www.beyondstructure.com

 

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