Know Thy Enemy Screening Tonight Free Tix

Future Films producer Jeremy Mitchell has a special industry screening tonight of Know Thy Enemy, which is to be released by Lionsgate in May. It's the story of a rapper who must choose between music and violence. Screening in Santa Monica on April 17th. Reception 7pm. Screening 8pm. Jeremy can only give us 15 seats, so jump on it if you want to go. Details and RSVP at .

Free Linux Laptops...

ScreenPlayLab is giving away laptops to deserving artists who desperately need a laptop and can't afford one. With included wireless networking cards, these laptops can surf the Internet from any cafe or other location with an open Wi-Fi access point. The goal of this program is to give away a laptop every week. I'm giving away the second laptop today. Applying to the program is free:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/2009/linux.laptop.html

Pot! The Musical playing on April 19th and 20th only...

Deirdre Wagner asked me to mention that she's performing in "Pot! The Musical", an original comedy that pokes fun at the controversy surrounding marijuana. Flight Theatre/The Complex (55 seat theater), 6472 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038. Sunday, April 19th, 8pm and Monday, April 20th, 8pm. Tickets are $15 at the door or available at www.plays411.com/pot

www.potthemusical.com

Deirdre recently appeared in two reality TV pilots. She's booked a role in the upcoming film "The Invention of Coffee" with a director she met at a ScreenPlayLab mixer.

ScreenPlayLab Mixer April 20th...

It's been called the most fun, positive and engaging of all the Hollywood industry networking events. Mingle with industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, producers, managers, composers, more. Meet us in the secret back room at Sharky's Mexican restaurant. Inexpensive organic Mexican food. $3 margaritas. Sharky's, The Back Room, 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica), Beverly Hills. Near the Paley Center. 6:30pm-9:30pm. Park free on the street or under Crate & Barrel for $3. FREE event with RSVP at www.ScreenPlayLab.com

Zicree Elite Supermentors class starting May 4th...

Marc Zicree presents Elite Supermentors Class. For one-time only and open to ten hugely motivated students. Taught by the Zicrees and former Sony/Columbia-Tristar SVP of Worldwide Strategic Marketing for Bill Wallen, a legend in the film business who worked directly with Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Robert Zemeckis, Tim Burton, Martin Scorcese and virtually all the top filmmakers. Personally designed the posters and was key to the marketing of the first three STAR WARS films, the INDIANA JONES franchise, BATMAN, and the STAR TREK films. Starts May 4, 2009, and will take place six Monday nights from 7-10 PM in West Hollywood. Enrolled students in this class include award-winning feature directors, TV writers who’ve sold series to the networks and bestselling authors. $1,200. (323) 363-1259

Pink Slip Recruiting Party on May 5th...

The Crescent Beverly Hills Hotel presents a mixer with recruiters from the entertainment industry and other industries. 403 N. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210, 310-247-0505. $5 martinis. First Tuesday of each month. 6pm-8pm. No cover. No RSVP, first come, first served.

www.crescentbh.com

ABC Disney Fellowship event on May 17th...

ScreenPlayLab presents ABC Disney Fellowship director Frank Gonzales. This event is packed every year. Last year had 300 people in the audience. ABC Disney has the biggest diversity employment outreach program in the industry. It's a fantastic opportunity for writers and actors to break into the business. Most of the year Frank is busy advancing the careers of fellowship recipients and won't take questions from the public. This event is your opportunity to ask questions about the many ABC Disney fellowship programs, some of which aren't even mentioned on the ABC website. You can also ask questions about job opportunities at ABC Disney and what it's like to work there. Writers who win ABC Disney fellowships get paid to write for a year. Many past fellowship winners have become studio executives. Presentation and lots of Q&A. Fine Arts Theatre, 8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211, May 17th, 2pm-5pm. FREE with RSVP at www.screenplaylab.com

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