LAST CALL: Mixer Monday 3/16 Beverly Hills

Hi. Exciting details about our next mixer and many other industry events is below...

We have another great mixer coming up Monday night, so put Dancing with the Stars on TiVo and come on out to Beverly Hills. It's going to be a great night! FREE. RSVP now at www.screenplaylab.com

ScreenPlayLab mixers are truly a mix. It's actors, directors, producers, writers, composers, managers, entertainment attorneys.... You'll find people in all aspects of the industry who are incredibly friendly and outgoing, who take the effort to talk to people they don't know. There isn't another mixer like this in Hollywood. Everyone at the mixer is "good in the room" or is learning how.

What can you expect? You can expect to feel welcome and enjoy speaking to any ScreenPlayLab member. ScreenPlayLab as a group knows how to tell a good story and how to draw out others to talk. You can expect the conversation to be more sparkling than the latest Octo-mom tabloid news. And, there won't be complaining about the big bad Hollywood "them", because that would be complaining about ourselves. We are the industry.

So how is it that ScreenPlayLab people can be so outgoing, confident and entertaining as a group? One secret is "the opener" question. As you know, everyone likes to talk about themselves, yet nobody likes to feel interrogated or put on the spot. When meeting someone new, instead of leading with the harsh direct question such as, "What do you do?", try a how-do-you-feel opener like, "Did you have a great weekend?". The answer may be "Yes", "No" or "Same old". Engage with your answer: "Wow, that's great!" or "Oh, no! That's terrible!". What about the so-so answer? Say, "That's great! It's wonderful to have a quiet weekend to unwind." Next ask, "What happened?". Engage, react, be enthusiastic.

RPM Agency Accepting Queries for Literary Representation...

Need an agent for your screenplay? RPM agent Angela Hutchinson, a ScreenPlayLab speaker, is accepting queries from both non-WGA and WGA writers. Submit using this form:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/2009/rpm.rep.html

ScreenPlayLab Mixer March 16th...

If we don't get out to meet people, we might as well be in Kansas, right? Mingle with actors, writers, producers, directors and others in the industry. Monday, March 16th, 6:30pm-9:30pm, at Sharky's in Beverly Hills near the Paley. Park across the street under Crate & Barrel for $3. Inexpensive margaritas and organic Mexican food. Sharky's Mexican Grill, The Back Room, 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica), Beverly Hills. FREE event with RSVP at www.ScreenPlayLab.com

Women in Film Breakfast on March 20th...

Beverly Hills Breakfast with actress Melora Hardin, a regular on "The Office" for the last five years. Melora has been acting since she was six, when she was on "Little House on the Prairie". Her movies include "Absolute Power" and "27 Dresses". She has two new movies coming out in April. Friday, March 20th, 8:00 a.m., El Torito Restaurant, $35. (310)657-5144

Women in Film Mixer on March 25th...

Monthly mixer with special guest Jon Avnet, who has written, produced and directed over fifty motion pictures, TV shows and Broadway plays. His movies have starred Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Robert Redford, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Tom Cruise. TV shows have starred Debra Messing, David Schwimmer, Jon Voight, and Farrah Fawcett. Credits include "Risky Business", "The Starter Wife" and "Fried Green Tomatoes". Wednesday, March 25th, 6:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, $35. (310)657-5144

WGA Inside the Writers Room on March 26th...

The writers of the TV series LOST. Get a first hand look at the dynamics and story processes of the writers’ room with Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof, Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, and Elizabeth Sarnoff. Thursday, March 26 - 7:30-9:30 pm, Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Dr., $20. www.wgfoundation.org

The Caucus on April 5th...

The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors in association with the Producers Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America, presents the 5th American Spirit Award honoring star Connie Stevens, Congressman Edward Markey (D-7th MA) and Congressman Eric Cantor (R-7th VA). 6PM. No Host Reception. 6:30PM. Dinner. Beverly Hills Hotel. $150. 818.843.7572

American Women in Radio and Television Mixer on April 9th...

Martinis, Manicures and Munchies mixer. Enjoy a manicure or henna tattoo (guys too!) while sipping your favorite cocktail. Network with industry peers and learn more about AWRT's Southern California chapter. Thursday, April 9, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, The Beauty Bar, 1638 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90038. $18. RSVP at www.awrtsocal.org

Thought for today: It's not who you know. It's who knows you and who your friends know.

Advertising at ScreenPlayLab...

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ScreenPlayLab Mission...

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