Magic Monday Mixer Feb 23...

I've been reading the book 'The Luck Factor' by Wiseman. It says you can improve your luck, actually make yourself be lucky. Since luck is an important factor in Hollywood, this is significant. One key factor the book reveals is lucky people give themselves more opportunities to be lucky. One way to do that is...

ScreenPlayLab Magic Monday Mixer Feb 23...

Don't miss your opportunity to make your own luck. ScreenPlayLab is an enthusiastic outgoing group known its positive outlook and helpful attitude. Last month we packed the restaurant with more than a hundred happy industry people including actors, writers, producers, directors and managers. I hope we see you this month. It's the day after the Oscars, so don't miss it! Monday, Feb. 23rd, 6:30pm-9:30pm, at Sharky's in Beverly Hills near the Museum of Radio and Television. Park across the street at Crate & Barrel for $3. Remarkably inexpensive drinks and organic Mexican food. FREE admittance with RSVP at www.ScreenPlayLab.com.

Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Fest Feb. 20-21...

At the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills. $10 per program. $2 validated parking at 8484 Wilshire Blvd
Friday, Feb 20 and Saturday, Feb 21.

http://bhh-dff.com/

Free Oscars Viewing Party Feb 22...

See the Oscars on the big screen in a 400-seat theater. Sunday, Feb. 22. Doors open 3:30pm, $2 validated parking at 8484 Wilshire Blvd. Post reception features giant cake provided by Suzie Finer at Hansen's Bakery. Free.

http://www.studioscreenings.com/FAT.html

Breaking into Hollywood Greenlight on Feb 28th...

Angela Hutchinson and Breaking into Hollywood are hosting a full day of intimate panel discussions and Q&A with prominent industry professionals. For screenwriters, producers, actors, directors, models and music artists. Limited to 50 participants. Greenlight Your Showbiz Career, Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 10AM-6:30PM. At the Showbiz Software Store. $50 includes lunch. Advance RSVP only.

http://www.breakingintohollywood.org/greenlight.htm

Zicree Supermentors Classes Starting in March...

Supermentors Marc and Elaine Zicree are presenting six-week classes starting in March to mentor writers, actors, directors and producers to successful careers in the industry. The Zicrees have written and produced hundreds of hours of network drama as well as films and bestselling books, won last year's TV Guide Award, were nominated for the 2008 Hugo and Nebula Awards, and are currently working with Guillermo del Toro and other industry luminaries on book, TV and film projects. Their students have landed leads in movies and TV, sold features and pilots, gotten TV staff jobs, studio development deals, distribution for their features, book deals and much more. Classes in West Hollywood or via telephone for those not in L.A. $599. 323-363-1259 www.zicree.com

Robin's Wish/To-Do List...

People write me to say how much they appreciate ScreenPlayLab and ask if they can help me. That's so sweet. Here's what I'm asking the universe to provide these days, if you want to point an opportunity my way...

Employment in television for ScreenPlayLab co-founder Gabrielle Pantera as a production office manager or associate producer.

Well paid work for myself, on a project basis or as an employee. I make most of my money as a writer and a software designer. I've worked as a television technical director and cameraman for NBC and in R&D at DreamWorks Animation. I'd like to have an office on the lot again and want to do more television production.

I'm producing four feature films this year. Investors and distributors could help. Everything I'm working on is family or faith-based, comedy or light drama. I don't do dark.

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