Free Beverly Hills Mixer Jan 26th

Welcome to 2009! I hope you had a fantastic holiday season and feel eager to get back to work.

My New Year's resolution is to produce four feature films in 2009. I'm also producing a talk show hosted by Gabrielle Pantera. And, I'm working on films and shows for ScreenPlayLab members. I'm editing with Final Cut Pro and an advanced 3D editing system called Piranha. DreamWorks Animation, where I had an office, has announced that all it's future films will be produced in 3D.

My New Year's resolution for ScreenPlayLab is to make interviews with executives, producers, directors and actors available online. Many members who can't make it to our events have asked for this, and it's more Green. Just last week, I talked with the heads of several television networks in taped one-on-one interviews. I'm shooting more footage than I can edit without help. Enthusiastic volunteers willing to help with editing at my location in Beverly Hills may email me.

All this additional production and editing is going to curtail my live events producing. Although ScreenPlayLab will continue to host mixers and screenings, I'm not planning any speaker events or live shows for 2009. Special thanks to our friends at Raleigh Studios for being there for us and to the many other theaters that helped us present free live events with Hollywood VIPs for the last three years.

ScreenPlayLab Mixer on January 26th...

ScreenPlayLab presents the friendliest industry mixer in Hollywood. Shy? Don't know anyone? Ask me to introduce you. Mingle with upbeat industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, filmmakers, managers, more. Inexpensive organic Mexican food. $3 margaritas. Sharky's Mexican Grill, The Backroom, 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica), Beverly Hills. Monday, Jan. 26th, 2008, 6:30pm to 9:30pm. FREE with RSVP at www.screenplaylab.com

Call for Entries 168 Speed-Filmmaking Contest...

168 is a faith-based, worldwide competition, in which teams make a short film in 168 hours (one week). Films premiere at the 168 Film Festival April 3-4, 2009, in Los Angeles. Participate from anywhere in the world. The U.S. team entry deadline is February 7, 2009. Films are based on the Bible. The 168 Film Festival prizes included a meeting with X-Men producer Ralph Winter. $298. www.168project.com

Middle East Senior Executive Wanted...

Head of Incubation and Investment for Film, TV, New Media Content in the Middle East. Candidate MUST have a mixture of buy-side VC or PE experience and a deep working knowledge of film and TV production and distribution. Excellent package and benefits. Government funded. Middle East location. Interested candidates may email a 1-page resume to me to forward.

Marc Zicree SuperMentors Classes...

Six-Week Advanced SuperMentors Class starting Wednesday, January 21st, 2009, from 7pm to 10pm in West Hollywood for six consecutive weeks. Six-Week Beginning Intensive SuperMentors Class starting Monday, January 19th, 2009, from 7pm to 10pm in West Hollywood for six consecutive weeks. Six-Week Teleconference Class Starting Tuesday, January 20th, 2009, from 7 to 10pm for six consecutive weeks. $599. 323-363-1259

ScreenPlayLab Free Linux Laptops to Artists...

I'm installing Linux on our first two free laptops now. Will give those out next week. I've received several more surplus Windows 2000 laptops. After testing them, I'll install the latest Linux software and give them to deserving actors, writers or musicians who desperately need a free laptop. There's a waiting list. If you have an obsolete surplus laptop, please give it to me to rebuild and give to a struggling artist.

ScreenPlayLab Mission...

ScreenPlayLab is more than 2,900 producers, actors, writers, directors, agents and executives creating upbeat mass market television and film. FREE membership. FREE events. To join send an email to info@ScreenPlayLab.com with the subject 'Subscribe'.

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