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.

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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
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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

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

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