Free Pitch Clinic on Aug 19th

Come to my free pitch clinic this Sunday. Then our main speaker is director Buddy Bregman. Buddy has an amazing career. As a director he's worked with Donald Sutherland, Jane Fonda, Olivia Newton-John, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Jonathan Winters and many more. We're going to have a blast in the pitch clinic and Buddy is going to share amazing stories and great career advice. Don't miss it!

Thank you Ensemble manager-producer Jon Brown...

Jon Brown held us spellbound at the Comedy Central Stage with the story of his career. It's easy to understand why his life rights were picked up by a studio for a movie! If you weren't at ScreenplayLab last night you really missed it. Coincidentally, Jon was once the agent for Buddy Bregman, our speaker this Sunday. Even I didn't know that. Special thanks to Comedy Central for hosting us.

Free Pitch Clinic on August 19th...

Need to practice your pitch in front of a live audience? This Sunday at ScreenplayLab is your chance! As session moderator I'll zero in on the essence of what's good in your pitch and make suggestions for improvements. Feedback from the audience, too. Even if you're not ready to pitch, you can learn a lot from watching others try. We all tend to make the same mistakes in pitching. To be selected to pitch send me an email with the genre and logline. Preference to upbeat commercial projects. (We're an open forum so take whatever protective measures you feel you need such as copyright or WGA registration.) This Sunday at 3pm at ScreenplayLab. But there's more...

Director Buddy Bregman on August 19th...

Also this Sunday at ScreenplayLab, right after the pitch clinic, our main speaker is director Buddy Bregman. Having sold more than 30 television shows to networks, he's going to have a lot to say about pitching. He's a director, a composer, a writer, a producer. His life is amazing. He's a top jazz composer. He has a 12-picture deal. He has a hit stage musical. He once triggered a DGA strike. He's the only American who's been the head of a British network. RSVP while you still can. Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Sunday, Aug 19th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm. Networking at 2:30pm. Free with RSVP using online form at www.ScreenplayLab.com.

RPM Talent agent Angela Hutchinson on Aug. 26th...

ScreenplayLab presents RPM Talent Agent Angela Hutchinson. Angela is a new agent at RPM. She's seeking talented actors to sign to the agency's roster for theatrical representation only. She's considering SAG, SAG eligible and working non-union actors. Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Sunday, Aug 26th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm. Networking at 2:30pm. Free with RSVP using online form at www.ScreenplayLab.com.

Writer Gene Perret on Aug. 18th...

The Writers Store presents three-time Emmy winner Gene Perret, writer-producer of THE OFFICE, sharing his comedy writing secrets, Aug 18, 2007. 4pm-5:30pm. The Writers Store, 2040 Westwood Blvd., Westwood. FREE with RSVP:

http://www.storylink.com/event/GenePerret

Writers Ed Solomon and Jeff Nathanson on Aug. 22nd...

theOffice presents Ed Solomon ("Men In Black") and Jeff Nathanson ("Catch Me If You Can," "The Terminal"). Aug 22, 2007. 8pm-9:30pm. theOffice, 256 26th Street, Suite 101, Santa Monica. Free with RSVP:

http://www.storylink.com/event/TheOtherNetwork

Writer Jeffrey Stepakoff on Aug. 25th...

The Writers Store presents writer Jeffrey Stepakoff. His credits include the Emmy-winning THE WONDER YEARS, SISTERS, WILD CARD, HYPERION BAY, LAPITCH, C16: FBI, ROBIN’S HOODS, LAND’S END, FLIPPER, SONS & DAUGHTERS, MAJOR DAD, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, HAVE FAITH, SIMON& SIMON and DAWSON’S CREEK where he was Co-Executive Producer. Motion pictures include Disney’s TARZAN and BROTHER BEAR. Signing his new book, BILLION-DOLLAR KISS. Aug 25, 2007. 4pm-5:30pm. The Writers Store, 2040 Westwood Blvd., Westwood. FREE with RSVP:

http://www.storylink.com/event/JeffreyStepakoff

Breakdown Services president Gary Marsh on August 29th...

Women in Film presents Breakdown Services president Gary Marsh. Gary launched Breakdown Services in 1971 and it became the number #1 service for posting casting notices. McCormick and Schmick's, Two Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. Wednesday, August 29 2007, 6pm-8pm. $20. 310-657-5144.

Performances coming up on the Comedy Central Stage...

Comedy Central presents great improv and performances. Aug 21 Tuesday: RIEGEL & BLATT, Aug 22 Wednesday: HOW TO BE 100% HAPPY 88% OF THE TIME with Beth Lapides, Aug 28 Tuesday: THE SUNSET: LIVE AT DUSK, Aug 30 Thursday: HOT BOX Sketch Comedy Group. Comedy Central Stage, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd.,Los Angeles. 8pm to 10pm. Free residential street parking nearby (check signs) or parking lot on Hudson is $5. FREE.

http://www.comedycentral.com/comedians/ccstage/

What's ScreenplayLab?

ScreenplayLab is more than 1,800 screenwriters, actors, and filmmakers. We're a group of working artists on a studio or network track creating upbeat commercial films and television. Each week we have fabulous industry speakers, workshops, and networking. It costs nothing to join and our events are mostly free. To join send an email to info@screenplaylab.com with the subject 'subscribe'. To enter a script for evaluation and possibly be read by actors in our workshop series costs $39.

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