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.

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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
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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

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