LAST CALL: Free ABC Disney Event Today

It's last call for our third annual event with the ABC Disney Fellowship. We have over 500 RSVPs for this Beverly Hills event.

If selected by the ABC Disney Fellowship, you become a $50,000 a year network staff writer overnight. Actors and directors also benefit from ABC Disney mentoring programs. ABC Disney has the biggest outreach program in Hollywood. Fine Arts Theatre, 8556, Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, May 17th, 2pm-5pm.

FREE with RSVP at www.screenplaylab.com

ScreenPlayLab Free Linux Laptops Project...

ScreenPlayLab is giving away laptops to struggling Hollywood writers, actors and production crew. Having a laptop is vital in Hollywood when applying for work and for doing work. ScreenPlayLab members are donating obsolete Windows 2000 laptops, and I'm installing the latest Linux software on them.

I know Linux as a studio technologist and a contributing editor to the largest circulation Linux magazine Linux Journal. Some people are unaware that Linux is the most popular operating system at studios for creating visual effects and feature animation, that it's not Mac OS X or Windows running Hollywood.

Since April we've given away five Linux laptops to struggling writers, actors and production crew. You can help by giving us your obsolete laptop, the one that may be gathering dust in your closet because it's full of viruses or just too slow. We'll refurbish it and give it to someone who really needs it. Another way to help is through a financial donation so we can buy WiFi cards or other parts we need. If you'd like to donate your old laptop, email me. For details to become a sponsor or to apply for a free Linux laptop:

www.screenplaylab.com/free.linux.laptops.html

DMALA Meeting on May 19...

DMALA, formerly known as MGLA, is a group of graphics professionals in visual effects and new media. AFTER EFFECTS AND Microsoft WORD: The connection between the two that will change the way you think about workflow. Spotlight to Shine Studios this month. Creative Director Michael Riley and crew on hand to talk about their design process for motion graphics and film titles, including a detailed look at KUNG FU PANDA, TAKING CHANCE and GREY GARDENS. Gallery Theatre at Barnsdall Art Park. 7pm to 10pm. Free with RSVP.

www.dmala.org
www.ninjacrayon.com

The DIRECTV Film Challenge deadline May 25...

DIRECTV is looking for exciting, entertaining, 2-4 minute films (in HD) that capture and articulate the DIRECTV selling points and help raise the profile of the brand. Check out the interview with Jon Gieselman, Senior Vice President of Advertising and Public Relations that tells exactly what DIRECTV wants in your film. PITCHES ARE DUE Monday, May 25, by 24:00 PST.

http://www.filmaka.com/competition.php?page=current&competition_id=284

Ellen Green and Jim Dooley Speaking on May 27th...

Women in Film presents actress and singer Ellen Greene from "Pushing Daisies" and "Heroes", and Emmy-winning composer Jim Dooley. Wednesday, May 27th, 6pm to 8pm, Crowne Plaza Hotel. $35. 323-935-2211

California's Funniest Female Contest starting June 5th...

Bill Word is bringing back CFFC for it's seventh year. Starting June 5th through final round on August 15, 2009. At Ballroom is Back! Dance Studio, 2980 McClintock Way UNIT C, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. There's still time to enter...

http://www.funniestfemale.com

Follow us on Twitter...

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Advertising at ScreenPlayLab...

Advertising is effective, inexpensive and a tax-deductible business expense. ScreenPlayLab membership and events are free. If you can help support ScreenPlayLab financially, please buy an ad. For rates see:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/buy-sell.html

ScreenPlayLab Mission...

ScreenPlayLab is more than 3,300 producers, actors, writers, directors, agents and executives helping each other succeed in television and film. FREE membership. FREE events. FREE newsletter of upcoming Hollywood events with good news. To join send an email to info@ScreenPlayLab.com with the subject 'Subscribe'.

Love you guys!

REMINDER: ABC Disney on Sunday

Sent to those who RSVPed...

Hi. I got your RSVP for tomorrow's ScreenPlayLab event with executives from ABC Disney. Look forward to seeing you there. There will be sizzle reel presentations followed by audience Q&A.

PARKING at the Flynt Building, 8484 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, is two blocks east of the theater and is $2 with validation.

Fine Arts Theatre
8556 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
May 17th, 2pm-5pm FREE
Limited seating, subject to availability

Please try to arrive early for check-in so we can get everyone seated. We have over 500 RSVPs for this event. We're expecting to have a full house with a some seats leftover. If you want to want to bring a last-minute guest, we'll probably be able to get them in. On the other hand, KABC-TV says they'll try to announce the event Sunday morning. If that happens, it may be packed.

Theater concessions is reasonably priced and has popcorn, drinks, ice cream, nachos and hot dogs. This FREE event is made possible by the support of Michael Hall and the Studio Screenings Group. It would be a nice show of appreciation to buy something from concessions or to schedule your next screening there.

www.studioscreenings.com

If selected by the ABC Disney Fellowship, you become a $50,000 a year network staff writer overnight. Actors and directors have also benefited from ABC Disney mentoring programs. ABC Disney has the biggest outreach program in Hollywood.

ABC Disney Fellowship director Frank Gonzalez will describe job opportunities and answer audience questions. It's the one time a year there's open access to an ABC Disney exec to get personal career advice. Also appearing, ABC Disney Talent Development VP Tim McNeal and Frank's assistant Ollie Ashtari-Larki. Special thanks to ABC Disney for making this event possible.

There's no fee to enter the ABC Disney Fellowship. It's all about talent
and being ready to hit the big time. Find out what it takes to make it.

http://abctalentdevelopment.com/

ScreenPlayLab Mission...

ScreenPlayLab is more than 3,300 producers, actors, writers, directors, agents and executives helping each other succeed in television and film. FREE membership. FREE events. FREE newsletter of upcoming Hollywood events with good news. To join send an email to info@ScreenPlayLab.com with the subject 'Subscribe'.

Love you guys!

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ABC Disney Career Event May 17th

If selected by the ABC Disney Fellowship, you become a $50,000 a year network staff writer overnight. Actors and directors have also benefited from ABC Disney mentoring programs. ABC Disney has the biggest outreach program in Hollywood.

If you know a writer, actor or director who's struggling to break into the business, maybe someone disadvantaged who's over 30, female, minority, disabled or simply someone who isn't getting a break for lack of having a connection to the Hollywood scene, ABC Disney is a big opportunity. Many fellowship winners have become studio executives. It's a career fast-track.

This Sunday at ScreenPlayLab, ABC Disney Fellowship director Frank Gonzalez will talk about work opportunities and answer audience questions. It's the one time a year there's open access to an ABC Disney exec to get career advice. There's no fee to enter the ABC Disney Fellowship. It's all about talent and being ready to hit the big time. Find out what it takes to make it.

FREE event with RSVP at www.screenplaylab.com.

This event isn't only of benefit to those interested in fellowships. The television upfronts are this week, where the networks decide which shows will be picked up for the year. If you want to hear the inside track on what's happening at ABC Disney, please join us on Sunday. If you can only make it to one ScreenPlayLab event a year, this is it. It's our biggest event every year.

For those pursuing a fellowship, you'll want to know there are significant changes in the fellowship programs this year.

Fine Arts Theatre, 8556
Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
May 17th, 2pm-5pm
Limited seating
FREE with RSVP at www.screenplaylab.com

Jim Shea Passed Away...

I got a note from Sandy Shea letting me know that Jim Shea passed away. Jim led the Comic Book and Graphic Novel Writers Group that met the 4th Tuesday of the month at Paty's Restaurant in Toluca Lake. You may have seen Jim at some of our ScreenPlayLab events, too. If you knew Jim and want to send a note of condolence, email that to me marked to forward to Jim's wife Sandy.

David Dean Bottrell on Criminal Minds May 14th...

David Dean Bottrell, who stars in the Bad Kitty comedy short I'm editing for John Stancari, has a guest role on Criminal Minds tonight at 9pm. Bad Kitty is the story of an adorable Persian cat who isn't what he seems. We completed the edit this week, so it's off to the composer next.

Thank You Everyone at the Monday Mixer...

ScreenPlayLab is such a fantastic group of warm, generous people! What a pleasure our monthly mixer is, although it does get loud with everyone talking! We had 50+ people at Monday's event, including writers, actors, producers, directors, distributors and finance. I met someone there who I'm going to work with on a project. I hope you did, too. I'll announce June's mixer soon.

Someone at the mixer suggested broadening my horizons, to find the perfect job for my career. I think that's a great idea. Although I recently sent my resume to the television shows Fox Glee and ABC Cougar Town, I'm having trouble imagining exactly what my dream job would be. Can you help?

Visualizing a Great Job for Robin...

I'm a big believer in the power of positive visualization, of making something happen by powerfully imagining it. If that idea isn't too metaphysical for you, please take a moment to visualize me in a great job that really utilizes my talents. Imagine big! If you feel like it, send me a note describing what you imagine.

A quick background, I used to have a big office at DreamWorks Animation. I left DreamWorks to focus on the creative side, especially writing. Before DreamWorks I worked for The BBC and NBC. I'm a broadcast television news producer, writer, HD camera operator, Final Cut Pro editor, creative technologist, and of course, co-founder of ScreenPlayLab.

DMALA Meeting on May 19...

DMALA, formerly known as MGLA, is a group of graphics professionals in visual effects and new media. AFTER EFFECTS AND Microsoft WORD: The connection between the two that will change the way you think about workflow. Spotlight to Shine Studios this month. Creative Director Michael Riley and crew on hand to talk about their design process for motion graphics and film titles, including a detailed look at KUNG FU PANDA, TAKING CHANCE and GREY GARDENS. Gallery Theatre at Barnsdall Art Park. 7pm to 10pm. Free with RSVP.

www.dmala.org
www.ninjacrayon.com

The DIRECTV Film Challenge deadline May 25...

DIRECTV is looking for exciting, entertaining, 2-4 minute films (in HD) that capture and articulate the DIRECTV selling points and help raise the profile of the brand. Check out the interview with Jon Gieselman, Senior Vice President of Advertising and Public Relations that tells exactly what DIRECTV wants in your film. PITCHES ARE DUE Monday, May 25, by 24:00 PST.

http://www.filmaka.com/competition.php?page=current&competition_id=284

California's Funniest Female Contest starting June 5th...

Bill Word is bringing back CFFC for it's seventh year. Starting June 5th through final round on August 15, 2009. At Ballroom is Back! Dance Studio, 2980 McClintock Way UNIT C, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. There's still time to enter...

http://www.funniestfemale.com

Follow us on Twitter...

http://twitter.com/GPantera
http://twitter.com/robinrowe

Advertising at ScreenPlayLab...

Advertising is effective, inexpensive and a tax-deductible business expense. ScreenPlayLab membership and events are free. If you can help support ScreenPlayLab financially, please buy an ad. For rates see:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/buy-sell.html

ScreenPlayLab Mission...

ScreenPlayLab is more than 3,300 producers, actors, writers, directors, agents and executives creating upbeat mass market television and film. FREE membership. FREE events. FREE newsletter of upcoming Hollywood events with good news. To join send an email to info@ScreenPlayLab.com with the subject 'Subscribe'.

Love you guys!

Reminder: Mixer tonight

This note went out to everyone on the RSVP list...

Hi. Looking forward to seeing you. I got your RSVP for our event tonight (Monday) at Sharky's in Beverly Hills. That's on North Beverly Drive, south of Santa Monica Blvd. (Don't confuse it with the other Beverly that goes east/west.) Park on the street free or underneath Crate & Barrel across the street for $3.

Please say hi to me when you arrive and also goodnight when you leave. I like to talk to everyone. You're such a great group of positive upbeat people that I wouldn't want to miss seeing anyone.

You can order Mexican food at the counter in front and have it brought to your table in the back room. Drinks can be ordered in the back room only. It gets noisy in the back room. If it gets too loud for you, try the middle room where there are fewer people.

It's a party, and it's also an opportunity to make a great first impression on people you may work with some day. Bring your most upbeat positive self. Have in mind some recent personal success, related to the industry, that you can share as good news in conversation. Everyone prefers to work with winners.

Feel free to introduce yourself to anyone and everyone. Everyone is there to meet someone as charming as you. A question you'll hear at the mixer is, "What can I do for you?". Be ready with an answer.

When you sign in at the event you'll be asked to agree to our usual "Tell Us No Secrets" release. There's a link to that agreement on our home page if you want to read it ahead of time. Essentially, it says that you'll take whatever precautions you consider necessary to properly protect your ideas, such a WGA or copyright registration, before discussing your ideas at a public venue like ScreenPlayLab.

In the unlikely event you encounter anyone being negative, someone who's engaging in career self-sabotage by talking about personal failure or distrust of the industry, please let me know right away. If I can't help them I can ask them to leave.

The most powerful force in Hollywood is a referral. People may think they need to meet a producer or agent, when who they really need to meet is the friend of a producer or agent. That could be anyone.

Love you guys!

Come to our mixer May 11th

Don't miss our industry mixer Monday night in Beverly Hills. What makes ScreenPlayLab mixers special are the upbeat outgoing writers, actors, producers and other industry professionals who attend. There's no better place to find people ready to help each other in their career. Free with RSVP at www.screenplaylab.com.

On May 17th is our annual event with the ABC Disney fellowship. This is our most popular event year after year. Writers fellowship director Frank Gonzalez describes career opportunities at ABC Disney, which has the biggest program to help people get into the entertainment business who may not otherwise get an opportunity. Also, a sneak peek at upcoming ABC shows. Limited seating. Free with RSVP at www.screenplaylab.com.

ScreenPlayLab industry mixer May 11th...

ScreenPlayLab brings together an outgoing group of producers, directors, writers, actors, editors, composers, managers and other film and television professionals. It's been called the most fun, positive and engaging of all the Hollywood industry networking events. Sharky's restaurant, 435 N. Beverly Dr. and Santa Monica, Beverly Hills. Monday, May 11, 6:30-9:30pm. Park free on the street or under Crate & Barrel for $3. FREE event. RSVP at www.screenplaylab.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

Laurie Hutzler releases fifth ebook....

ScreenPlayLab speaker Laurie Hutzler has released the Nine Character Types, an in-depth look at the Power of Truth character. A character driven by the Power of Truth is often the protagonist in mystery stories, mistaken identity stories, investigative stories and detective stories. In an ensemble cast, these characters are often secret keepers, strategists, counselors and advisers. In whatever role they play, these characters look beneath the surface of things to discover what lies below or is concealed or hidden from view. They ask "What is really going on here?" $25.

http://emotionaltoolbox.com

MacHeads Film Screening on May 18th...

MacHEADS The Movie, about Mac users and Mac community that feels so strongly about a computer. Produced by brothers Kobi and Ron Shely using archival footage and interviewing many Mac personalities. www.macheadsthemovie.com Also on YouTube. San Gabriel Valley Macintosh Users Group, Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, 7-9pm. FREE. www.sgvmug.org/meetings www.macheadsthemovie.com and on YouTube.

DMALA Meeting on May 19...

DMALA, formerly known as MGLA, is a group of graphics professionals in visual effects and new media. AFTER EFFECTS AND Microsoft WORD: The connection between the two that will change the way you think about workflow. Spotlight to Shine Studios this month. Creative Director Michael Riley and crew on hand to talk about their design process for motion graphics and film titles, including a detailed look at KUNG FU PANDA, TAKING CHANCE and GREY GARDENS. Gallery Theatre at Barnsdall Art Park. 7pm to 10pm. Free with RSVP.

www.dmala.org
www.ninjacrayon.com

The DIRECTV Film Challenge deadline May 25...

DIRECTV is looking for exciting, entertaining, 2-4 minute films (in HD) that capture and articulate the DIRECTV selling points and help raise the profile of the brand. Check out the interview with Jon Gieselman, Senior Vice President of Advertising and Public Relations that tells exactly what DIRECTV wants in your film. PITCHES ARE DUE Monday, May 25, by 24:00 PST.

http://www.filmaka.com/competition.php?page=current&competition_id=284

California's Funniest Female Contest starting June 5th...

Bill Word is bringing back CFFC for it's seventh year. Starting June 5th through final round on August 15, 2009. At Ballroom is Back! Dance Studio, 2980 McClintock Way UNIT C, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. There's still time to enter...

http://www.funniestfemale.com

Follow us on Twitter...

http://twitter.com/GPantera
http://twitter.com/robinrowe

Advertising at ScreenPlayLab...

Advertising is effective, inexpensive and a tax-deductible business expense. ScreenPlayLab membership and events are free. If you can help support ScreenPlayLab financially, please buy an ad. For rates see:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/buy-sell.html

ScreenPlayLab Mission...

ScreenPlayLab is more than 3,200 producers, actors, writers, directors, agents and executives creating upbeat mass market television and film. FREE membership. FREE events. FREE newsletter of upcoming Hollywood events with good news. To join send an email to info@ScreenPlayLab.com with the subject 'Subscribe'.

Love you guys!

Industry Pink Slip Party May 5th

Last month's Pink Slip Party featured recruiters from Fox, Paramount, Warner Bros. and Sony. This combination cocktail party and entertainment industry job fair event is a fantastic opportunity to meet studio recruiters in person. The event was packed last month. There's no RSVP, so arrive early if you can. At the elegant Crescent Beverly Hills Hotel. Details below.

ScreenPlayLab has two special events coming up for May. Our industry mixer is on May 11th in Beverly Hills. This is a great opportunity to meet with other warm outgoing people in the entertainment industry who want to help others advance their careers. On May 17th is our fellowship event with ABC Disney. This is our most popular event year after year. Both events are FREE with RSVP and have limited seating. Sign up now! Details below.

Gabrielle lands TV production office job...

ScreenPlayLab co-founder Gabrielle Pantera has a new day job. As you would know from reading this newsletter, Gabrielle recently left MGM, where she worked for a movie star's production company. She's gotten her wish to move into television production, where there's a faster tempo and more opportunity. Gabrielle got a lot of interviews and support while seeking a new job. Special thanks to everyone who helped, including friends at ABC Disney, Lifetime, Heroes, and Samantha Who. You know who you are. A big thank you! Gabrielle is keeping the details about the company under wraps for the time being.

Follow us on Twitter...

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See Robin Gwynne on Grey's Anatomy on May 7th...

Robin Gwynne asked me to pass the word that she will be on ABC Grey's Anatomy this Thursday, May 7 from 9pm to 10pm.

http://www.robingwynne.com/

Zicree Elite Supermentors 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

Digital Hollywood starting May 4th...

Digital Hollywood presents executives from Paramount, Sony, William Morris Agency, MTV, Showtime and many more in panels discussing new media, digital delivery, cable, and mobile. May 4 to 7, 2009, The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica, California. All-Access $735, Digital Hollywood Content Summit $135, Exhibits Only $25

http://digitalhollywood.com/LASpring09Agenda.html

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.

www.crescentbh.com

ScreenPlayLab industry mixer May 11th...

ScreenPlayLab brings together an outgoing group of producers, directors, writers, actors, editors, composers, managers and other film and television professionals. It's been called the most fun, positive and engaging of all the Hollywood industry networking events. Sharky's restaurant, 435 N. Beverly Dr. and Santa Monica, Beverly Hills. Monday, May 11, 6:30-9:30pm. Park free on the street or under Crate & Barrel for $3. FREE event. RSVP at www.screenplaylab.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

MacHeads Film Screening on May 18th...

MacHEADS The Movie, about Mac users and Mac community that feels so strongly about a computer. Produced by brothers Kobi and Ron Shely using archival footage and interviewing many Mac personalities. www.macheadsthemovie.com Also on YouTube. San Gabriel Valley Macintosh Users Group, Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, 7-9pm. FREE. www.sgvmug.org/meetings www.macheadsthemovie.com and on YouTube.

Advertising at ScreenPlayLab...

Advertising is effective, inexpensive and a tax-deductible business expense. ScreenPlayLab membership and events are free. If you can help support ScreenPlayLab financially, please buy an ad. For rates see:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/buy-sell.html

ScreenPlayLab Mission...

ScreenPlayLab is more than 3,200 producers, actors, writers, directors, agents and executives creating upbeat mass market television and film. FREE membership. FREE events. FREE newsletter of upcoming Hollywood events with good news. To join send an email to info@ScreenPlayLab.com with the subject 'Subscribe'.

Love you guys!