FREE - Don't Miss June 15th Mixer

We have a lot to celebrate this Monday at ScreenPlayLab's monthly mixer. ScreenPlayLab and co-founder Gabrielle Pantera are both celebrating birthdays. ScreenPlayLab is known for its upbeat casual atmosphere, that people really mingle at our mixers. Meet writers, actors, producers, directors and others in the film and television industry. We have 65 RSVPs so far for Monday.

Join us at Sharky's Mexican restaurant in Beverly Hills on Monday, June 15th. There will be cake and the usual chips and dips. Also, organic Mexican food (inexpensive) and $3 margaritas. Free street parking or under Crate & Barrel for $3. Sharky's Mexican Grill, The Back Room, 435 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills. 6:30pm-9:30pm. Free event with RSVP here:

www.screenplaylab.com

* Gabrielle's TV Job...

For those wondering why Gabrielle has been so busy lately. After two years working for Pierce Brosnan on films, Gabrielle is excited to have left MGM to join a major television production company. For someone like Gabrielle who loves fast-paced, TV is the place to be. Zodiak Entertainment produces over 5,000 hours of television programming a year:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiak_Entertainment

* Robin's Article in the Editors Guild Magazine

I write two or three articles a year for the Editors Guild Magazine. The current issue has my story about remote editing on the TV series Curious George, also online:

https://www.editorsguild.com/Magazine.cfm?ArticleID=720

* Zicree Supermentors Classes from June 15th...

Writer-Producer-Directors Marc and Elaine Zicree (STAR TREK NEXT GENERATION, DEEP SPACE NINE, BABYLON 5, SLIDERS, LIBERTY'S KIDS, SMURFS, HE MAN, SUPERFRIENDS, FRIDAY THE 13TH THE SERIES, LAZARUS MAN, THE TWILIGHT ZONE COMPANION) were nominated last year for the Hugo and Nebula awards and won the TV Guide Award for the STAR TREK episode they made with George Takei. Six-Week SuperMentors Intensive for actors, writers, directors and producers is limited to ten students. Get yourself and your material in shape, pitching effectively, targeting buyers, allies and mentors, building teams, getting the Industry and the world to pay attention to you big-time and long-term. Starts Monday, June 15, 2009, 7pm-10pm in West Hollywood and runs once a week for six weeks. $799. Elite Master Class with Bill Wallen and Marc & Elaine Zicree. Starts Tuesday, June 23, 2009, from 7-10 PM in West Hollywood. $1200. Six-Week Teleconference Class once a week for six weeks. Starts Wednesday, June 17, 2009. $799. 323-363-1259.

www.zicree.com

* DMALA Meeting on June 16th...

DMALA presents a monthly meeting for those in television graphics and digital media. Tuesday, June 16. Gallery Theatre at Barnsdall Art Park, 7-10pm. 4800 Hollywood Boulevard (between Vermont and Normandie), Hollywood, CA. FREE with RSVP:

http://dmala.org

* LAFCPUP Meeting on June 17th...

The L.A. Final Cut Pro Users Group presents Owen Walker from Adobe on RED/Adobe Premiere 4.1 workflow. Owen will show the new features in 4.1. Motion 3 Guru Andy Neil will be showing off Motion's graphical design capabilities and how to animate graphics with behaviors. DVD Guru Bruce Nazarian will make a special announcement on the world of Blu-ray. Plus Stump the Gurus, Show and Tells, and Raffle. 6pm. Gallery Theatre at Barnsdall Art Park, 7-10pm. 4800 Hollywood Boulevard (between Vermont and Normandie), Hollywood, CA. $5

www.lafcpug.org

* WGA Foundation Events from June 25th...

The WGA Foundation presents FRANCIS VEBER (La Cage Aux Folles, The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe) Thursday, June 25, 7:30-9:30pm, $19. WRITING FOR TELEVISION all-day TV writing workshop on Saturday, July 25, 10am-6pm, $150. WRITERS ON GENRE SERIES (Comedy, Horror, Sci-fi, Action, Drama) on 5 Wednesdays, from July 1 thru 29. $80.

http://wgfoundation.org

* Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Starting June 25th...

The third annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (June 25-28, 2009) showcases new films from Greek filmmakers worldwide. Our foremost goal is to promote Greek Cinema and cultural exchange while bridging the gap between Greek filmmakers and Hollywood. This year LAGFF offers a diverse program of films, a panel discussion and a tribute to a prominent Greek-American director. Orpheus Awards are given to the most outstanding new films in the dramatic, documentary and short film categories. $12.

http://lagreekfilmfestival.org/

* AIGA SPARK Mixer at The Chalet on June 25th...

The American Institute of Graphics Arts presents a mixer at The Chalet in Eagle Rock. Bar fare includes goodies like belgian fries, crostini and a gourmet cheese plate. And, a selection of European ales. Collect 5 business cards and have a cocktail on us. The SPARK series is a monthly social gathering for all L.A. area creatives and an opportunity to network and spark connections with others. June 25th, 7-10pm. The Chalet, 1630 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles. No registrations, just show up and mingle:

http://aigalosangeles.org/

* NBC Writers on the Verge Deadline June 30th...

NBC Writers on the Verge is a 10-week program focused on polishing writers and readying them for a staff writer position on a television series. We are looking for writers who are "almost there," but need that final bit of preparation with their writing and personal presentation skills. We particularly encourage writers of diverse backgrounds to apply. June 30, 2009 (3:00 PM PST deadline). FREE.

http://www.nbcunicareers.com/earlycareerprograms/writersontheverge.shtml

* ABC Disney Fellowship Deadline July 1st...

If selected by the ABC Disney Fellowship, you become a $50,000-a-year network staff writer overnight. Many fellowship winners become permanently staffed on shows or become network executives. You need to write a great television spec script of a currently airing drama or comedy (from any network) and send it in by the July 1 deadline. FREE.

http://abctalentdevelopment.com/

* Pink Slip Recruiter Party on July 7th...

This is the last Pink Slip Party scheduled for The Crescent Beverly Hills Hotel. A mixer and job fair, recruiters, particularly from the entertainment industry, are invited to meet job seekers. $5 martiinis. 403 N. Crescent Dr. (next to Paradigm), Beverly Hills. 6pm-8pm. FREE event:

http://pinkslipmixers.com/calendar/event/2009/6/2/98448
www.crescentbh.com

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