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.

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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.

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