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 Big Break Finalists It is our great pleasure to congratulate the top ten finalists in the 2007 Big Break screenwriting contest! These ten outstanding scripts rose from 3,500 other notable entries. The worldwide entries received close evaluation and showed considerable potential. An industry jury is now in the process of selecting a winner from the finalist scripts. The top three winners will be announced on October 5. Here is the alphabetized list of finalists:
Liz Alani Contest Director Visit: www.finaldraft.com/bigbreak |
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 Final Draft & Scriptshark Present: Out of the Computer/Into the Industry, a seminar dedicated to setting the screenwriter’s career on a successful track. Learn how to set yourself apart from the 60,000 other screenwriters trying to break into the industry each year by understanding the inner-workings of the industry, and pitching, positioning and promoting yourself and your screenplay effectively. The day-long seminar’s topics and events will include: Understanding the entertainment universe, representation, industry “dos” and “don’ts”, pitch practice, and screenplay marketing. Plus, join us while a professional panel of established industry executives answer your questions. November 3, 2007, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., New York Film Academy, Union Square Location, New York City. Spaces are limited! Sign up now. Visit: www.scriptshark.com/NYseminar.cfm |
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 Final Draft version 8.0: We welcome your input!Are there features you’d like to see redesigned or created? Are you planning on upgrading to Vista or Mac OS X v10.5? Do you have suggestions about how to improve your favorite formatting software? Then we invite you to complete the online customer survey. Help us understand more about your current hardware/operating system setup, your comfort level with basic technology, and how you use Final Draft. The survey will provide you the chance to suggest improvements or additions you like to see in the next upgrade. All responses are anonymous. The survey is open now through September 30th. To complete the survey, Visit: www.finaldraft.com/surveys/software1/ |
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 In the September/October issue of Script, columnists and contributors examine the process of making your film on your terms. On the cover, Oscar®-winning screenwriter Steven Zaillian walks readers through the true-crime drama, American Gangster. Michael Brandt and Derek Haas discuss their remake of the classic Western 3:10 to Yuma. And Night at the Museum scribes Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant answer "10 Questions" about sketch-comedy, sequels and their recent release: Balls of Fury.To view the full table of contents, or to subscribe, Visit: www.scriptmag.com/magazine/issues/currentissue.php |
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| Robert McKee’s Story Seminar ROBERT McKEE is the most widely known and respected screenwriting teacher in the world. Named 'Hollywood's Most Wanted Screenwriting Teacher' by Movieline magazine, featured in Vanity Fair’s annual 'Hollywood Issue,' and profiled by 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon, McKee’s sold-out Story Seminars teach the essential principles of screenwriting & story design that studios, production companies and publishers demand from their writers. Over 50,000 students have taken Robert McKee’s Story Seminar, including the writers and co-writers of GREY’S ANATOMY, CSI, A BEAUTIFUL MIND, THE SIMPSONS movie, THE LORD OF THE RINGS I/II/III, THE LAST MIMZY, LAW & ORDER, THE DAILY SHOW, SPELLING BEE (Docu), BOBBY, X-MEN 3 and more. The class regularly attracts many of today's top screenwriters, TV writers, producers, directors and novelists such as Akiva Goldsman, Peter Jackson, Andrew Stanton, Steven Pressfield, Mark Damon, Zak Penn, Joel Schumacher, Michael Connelly and more. Upcoming Seminars: Sept. 28-30: Los Angeles Story; Oct. 19-21: New York Story; Nov. 17-19: London Story. To register or for information, call 888-676-2533 or Visit: www.McKeeStory.com 2007 Austin Film Festival The Austin Film Festival is dedicated to championing the work of aspiring and established filmmakers, defined as screenwriters, directors, editors, producers, actors and all artists who use the language of film to tell a story. The AFF furthers the art, craft and business of filmmaking by providing unique cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships. AFF sponsors screenplay and teleplay competitions that give new writers unprecedented access to the industry. This year's festival and conference run October 11 through the 18th. For more information, Visit: www.austinfilmfestival.com The Hollywood Networking Breakfast — Women Helping Women The Women Helping Women? power luncheon schmoozefest features a panel of accomplished women in film, television, and music who give back as a source of encouragement and support to other women in the entertainment industry. The innovative luncheon provides unmatched opportunities for attendees to learn, schmooze, and encourage women in entertainment to hire, inspire, empower and collaborate with each other. Panelists also commit to mentor a lucky attendee by allowing them an opportunity to either shadow, meet privately, or do lunch with them. Women Helping Women is presented by The Hollywood Networking Breakfast, named the Best Networking Event in L.A. by Backstage West, in its July 20, 2006 “Best in L.A.” issue. The HNB has served as the blueprint for similar industry events. The Breakfast provides access to Hollywood's power players and has facilitated numerous collaborations and employment opportunities in the film, television and music industries. For more information, Visit: www.hgenonline.com David S. Freeman's "Beyond Structure" Los Angeles: Sept. 29-30 (London the week before: Sept. 22-23) $50 off if you mention Script Magazine; or $100 off if you fly in to the event. LA's, NY’s, and London’s most popular screenwriting workshop returns! What are the secrets for creating characters that no one will ever forget, or scenes that audiences will recall and recount years later? How do you create a plot which organically takes a character through rich psychological growth? David Freeman teaches no theory; instead, he offers 200 proven techniques to help you create stunning and original characters, dialogue, plots, and scenes. This is the workshop taken both by newcomers, and by the creative minds behind Good Will Hunting, Austin Powers, The Simpsons, and many other major films and series. And David still makes his incredible risk-free offer -- you get all your money back, no questions asked, if you don’t feel your writing has dramatically improved by 4 p.m. on the first day. For more information, call for a free flyer: outside CA: (toll free) (866) 239-2600; inside CA: (310) 394-6556, or, Visit: www.beyondstructure.com |
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