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Saturday, October 25, 2008

Free Screening Sunday at DGA

Hi. Overture Films has invited ScreenPlayLab to a free screening of THE VISITOR at the DGA on Sunday. RSVP now before it's full...

Free Screening of 'The Visitor' on Oct. 26th...

From director Tom McCarthy of 'The Station Agent', a drama starring Richard Jenkins ('Six Feet Under') as a disillusioned economics professor who discovers a young couple has moved uninvited into his New York City apartment. Victims of a real estate scam, a Syrian musician (Haaz Sleiman from '24') and his Senegalese girlfriend (Danai Gurira), have nowhere else to go. In return for being allowed to stay, Sleiman teaches the professor to play the African drum and takes him into the New York jazz scene. THE VISITOR, Sunday, October 26, 7:30pm, DGA #2 Theater, 7920 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Free with RSVP by phone only, no online or emails. Leave your full name, contact phone number, and whether you are bringing a guest. 424-204-4102

Gabrielle Pantera on if.net Network for Comedy Contest...

if.net is hosting a comedian contest with COMEDY WALK. The winning comedian with the best comedy for peace video will be flown to Los Angeles to appear on stage at the magnificent 1,100-seat Palace Theatre on November 20th at COMEDY WALK. See Gabrielle in the video below as she explains how it works...

http://if.net/contests/Comedy/39731?series=

See the Clinton/Gates Initiative on Positive Television...

Prabhat Gautam at the Positive Television Network has released online video of Bill Clinton and Bill Gates discussing the mission of the Gates Foundation. If you're wondering what Bill Gates is up to, take a look at this inspiratinal message...

www.positivetelevision.org/index.php?video=clinton

Casting Voices for a European Animated Series...

Joie Albrecht is casting 50 character voices for a European animated children's series. Non-union, Some pay + credit. Characters are all animals big and small from all over the World. The hero is a stuffed dog who should sound like a 12-year-old boy. Audio demos to be emailed to... (contact Robin for address).

ActorFest on Nov. 8th...

Backstage, Stella Adler and SAG presnet Actorfest 2008 Los Angeles. Open casting calls with NBC, TELEMUNDO, NICKELODEON, THE N.... Sessions with GENERAL HOSPITAL, UNIVERSAL PICTURES.... Actorfest basic registration is free, includes the exhibit hall, open casting calls, and the networking cafe. To participate in the workshops there are fees. California Market Center, Los Angeles. www.actorfest.com

L.A. Comedy Shorts and Screenplay Contest Call for Entries...

L.A. Comedy Shorts is offering a $5 discout to ScreenPlayLab members for submissions for the 2009 festival, video shorts or screenplay shorts. Deadline November 1, 2008. Final deadline December 1, 2008. $25,000 in prizes and screening of the Grand Prize winner to the heads of production at Benderspink.

www.lacomedyshorts.com

COMEDY WALK on Nov. 20th...

Robin Rowe presents COMEDY WALK, a free live comedy show with comedians from clubs, television, movies and radio. A Los Angeles Times "Best Bet". A Hollywood Today selection. COMEDY WALK is the biggest free comedy event in the world. This month's theme: "Comedy for Peace". Comedians take a look at the Middle East and other opportunities for world peace. Palace Theatre, 630 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, FREE with online RSVP:

www.comedywalk.com

The Speeding Ticket on Funny or Die...

Rick Gifford's 3-minute comedy short THE SPEEDING TICKET reached #2 on Will Farrell's Funny Or Die website.

www.funnyordie.com/videos/50c2f231e2

Supermentors 6-week Program Starts Oct. 29th...

Marc and Elaine Zicree present a six-week intensive in West Hollywood. Starts Wednesday at 7 PM, October 29, 2008. Or, teleconference six-week intensive starts Monday, November 3. Limited to ten students. Get one-on-one advice from successful directors, producers and actors. $599. 323-363-1259

Breaking into Hollywood Program on Dec. 6th...

Breaking into Hollywood presents a full day of intimate panel discussions and Q&A with prominent industry professionals. Lunch included. Sat, Dec. 6th, 10am-10pm. Landmark Theatres Complex. $50. 310.712.3459

www.breakingintohollywood.org/greenlight.htm

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