ITVFest Kicks of July 30th
Coming this week is ITVFest, the TV festival. See below for details on that and many other Hollywood industry events.
What's New with Robin...
Earlier in the week I was an invited speaker at a conference in northern California. On my flight I happened to be seated next to the Yahoo director of advertising architectures. As I was eating pizza last night with my friend Erik, it struck me how much things have changed in video advertising. When Erik founded VideoBanner.com, one of the first Internet video advertising companies, most venture capitalists told him not to bother with it, that it was a market that would never amount to anything! Today we have Hulu, YouTube, MySpaceTV....
Most of the video projects I'm editing at MovieEditor.com these days are reality, such as handwriting analysis, restoration of an ancient fishing lagoon in Hawaii, and news segment interviews. I was also hired as DP on the handwriting project. If you meet anyone looking for a HDV DP or a Final Cut Pro editor, point them my way.
I'll be busy with the Television Critics Association (TCA) this week. Their event is for the networks and cablers to present their new shows for the season to journalists. If you're not a journalist, you can't get in.
http://tvcritics.org/
TVTracker TV and Film Premiere Alerts...
Get an email each week of upcoming television and film premieres. Free.
www.TVtracker.com
LA Sketch Comedy Writers YahooGroup...
David Roman Daniels hosts this list forum for writers into sketch comedy. This was a happening group a few years ago when it was meeting at the Writers Store. The list exists as a resource for comedy writers. Please post a question. Free.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lasketchcomedy/
Greenwriter Screenplays Website...
Greenwriter wants to change the way Hollywood and writers buy and sell screenplays. Let's save 90 million pages in 6 months. Every year, screenwriters in America print more than 180 million sheets of paper. In just six months, we want to cut that number in half. Free for screenwriters.
www.greenwriter.org
Get the NATPE Pilot Bible...
The NATPE PILOT BIBLE includes show title, U.S. network/syndicator, international distributor, producer/coproduction entity, list of executive producers, cast, show synopsis and pick-up status for every 2009-2010 U.S. prime time series pilot picked up for the coming season. Get your FREE copy here:
http://natpe.org/natpe/images/pdf/PB09_pilotBible.pdf
Silvana Vienne Singing at LIFE on July 27th...
Wilshire Singer Showcase presents "BEIRUT, HATIKVA: THE HOPE, A TIME FOR US" with host John Jones. Hear Silvana and other performers sing and play the keyboard at this lovely restaurant in the miracle mile. Silvana will be singing three songs and playing keyboard as KiTtYkAT. Monday, July 27, 8:30pm-11:30pm. LIFE on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Blvd., corner of Crescent Heights. No cover/minimum, please buy something.
Ultimate Laff-Down Comedy XVII FINALS on July 29th...
Host Zoltan, Special Guest Jackie Fabulous. Tim Babb, John Byford, Cate Gary, Erin Highberg, David Hukari, Adam Rank, Thai Rivera, Ron Swallow. Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Final round 8:30pm. Must be 18 years or older to attend. Flight Bistro & Social Lounge, 8082 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. 949-223-0298. $12.
http://www.laffdown.com/tixXVII.htm
IIFF Film Financing Townhall on July 29th...
With Oscar winner Ron Bass, Fox Searchlight CFO Jill Gwen, and other leading experts. The Los Angeles chapter of the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) continues its series of monthly gatherings at the junction of film and finance. Wednesday, July 29, 2009. 7pm-10pm. Los Angeles Film School, Sunset and Vine, Hollywood. $60.
http://iiff.info/PVNGH
ITVFest July 30th to August 6th...
The 4th annual Independent Television Festival presents innovative independent pilots and webseries screenings, and panels on Writing, Casting, Representation, Pitching, International Formats, Multi Platform Buzzwords, Development for TV, Web TV Success Stories, Development for the Web. Opening Night Gala on Thursday, July 30th, in the courtyard of The Sunset Strip, 8000 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Red carpet arrivals at 7pm. Mingling until 11pm. Bar sponsored by Stella Artois, Hypnotic, Pama, Icelandic and Monster. Hors d'oeuvres sponsored by Sansai Japanese Grill and Trader Joe's. Music by Athena Reich, Jessie Payo and The MakePeace Brothers. Must RSVP at itvfestgala.eventbrite.com by Tuesday, July 28th, 2009. $20. ITVFest which will be held at Laemmle's Sunset 5 from July 31-August 6th. Most events and screenings are $10.
itvfest.org
New York International Independent Film and Video Festival on July 30th-August 6th...
NYIIFVF presents every genre including, World Cinema, Science-Fiction, Horror, Action/Adventure, Animation, War, Psychological Thriller, Crime, Drama, Comedy, Family, Experimental, Dance Theatre, Romance, as well as a compelling slate of high-quality documentaries. The following 27 countries and territories will be represented: USA, France, Spain, India, Japan, Italy, Israel, Germany, Argentina, Bulgaria, Finland, Belgium, Sweden, UK, Netherlands, Denmark, New Zealand, Australia, Colombia, Ghana, Switzerland, Faroe Island, Montenegro, Belarus, Greece, Puerto Rico and Canada. Film market and networking party at the Cabana Club, 1439 Ivar Ave. at Sunset, on Thursday, July 30th from 6pm-10pm. Opening night will also include a special presentation for NYIIFVF award recipients. Festival screenings at the Regency Fairfax Cinema, 7907 Beverly Blvd at Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA, from July 31st-August 6th, 2009.
www.nyfilmvideo.com
13th Annual Hollywood Pitch Festival on Aug. 1st-2nd...
Presented by Fade In Magazine, 200+ producers, directors, agents and managers, executives and casting directors on one roof. Previous years' festivals script sales: Born To Shop to Fox, The Meddlers to Warner Bros., and If Only to ABC, which recently aired. Intercontinental Hotel. 310-441-5151. $425
http://www.hollywoodpitchfestival.com/
Organization of Black Screenwriters Animation Panel on Aug. 1st...
OBS presents inside knowledge on how to work in animation; the current climate of animation, the differences in 3D, television, and feature film, and how to bring your animated ideas to life. Farcor Studios The Proud Family EP Ralph Farquhar, DreamWorks Animation Kung Fu Panda Production Engineer Kwesi Davis, The Proud Family Writer David Wyatt, Boondocks Writer Jason Van Veen, VO Actor AfroSamurai Greg Eagles, Teapot Animator Daveed Kolodny-Nagy, Da Jammies Animator-Director Tyree Dillihay, and X-Men Animator-Director Jim Simon. Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Bldg, Main Conference Room, 1999 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles. FREE Parking behind building on Hobart Avenue off Adams Blvd. Sat., August 1, 2009. $20 (cash only). RSVP 310.844.8755
www.obswriter.com
Producers Guild of America Annual Recruiting Party on Aug. 5th...
The Producers Guild invites prospective members for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and networking with PGA Board Members. Prospective members have credits in film, TV, documentary, reality or web and newmedia, at all levels of the producing team. PGA Open to TV, Film, and New Media producing team including: Executive Producers, Producers, Co-Producers, Associate Producers, Production Managers, Supervisors, Coordinators, Segment, Field, Story and Show Producers, Post Producers, Supervisors and Coordinators, VFX Producers and Coordinators. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 7pm. Above Beverly Hills Rooftop Lounge, Thompson Beverly Hills Hotel, 9360 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA. RSVP to pgamixer@yahoo.com.
www.producersguild.org
USC Directors Party August 6th...
USC Summer Directing Intensive works-in-progress screening, party and panel of industry pros. USC School of Cinematic Arts 900 W. 34th St. Room SDA 112. Party in courtyard from 6:15. Screening/Industry panel 7-10pm. August 6, 2009.
http://cinema.usc.edu/about/events/
ScreenPlayLab Beverly Hills Mixer on August 10th...
ScreenPlayLab presents a FREE INDUSTRY MIXER with writers, actors, producers, directors and others in the film and television industry. It's an upbeat casual group helping each other succeed. Typically 50 to 100 people. You're encouraged to introduce yourself, say what sort of help you'd like and ask how you can help. If you're shy, let me know and I'll get you started by introducing you around. Great people, organic Mexican food (inexpensive) and $3 margaritas. Free street parking or park under Crate & Barrel for $3. Sharky's Mexican Grill, in the back room, 435 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills. Monday, August 10th, 6:30pm-9:30pm. FREE event. RSVP online:
www.screenplaylab.com
Downtown Film Festival Los Angeles on August 12th-22nd...
Volunteer coordinator Grace Alpert seeking film festival volunteers. Named by L.A. Downtown News the Best Event in 2008. Dozens of film screenings and related activities over 11 days. Festival volunteers for theater ushering, event hospitality, event planning & production, street team marketing, and much more. Tell Grace your skills to match you to a specific area. Festival highlights: Sustainable L.A. green program on August 20, Music Film Series at the Grammy Museum, Digital.Art.LA art videos and installations, tribute to Paul Newman, Jackson 5 in Africa. Volunteers must attend orientation on Saturday, July 25, 1-2pm or Thursday, July 30, 6-7pm. At the Downtown Film Festival L.A. office, Engine Co. No. 28 Building, 2nd Floor, 644 S. Figueroa between 7th & Wishire, Los Angeles, CA. Adjacent to the MTA 7th/Metro Station.
www.dffla.com
Write On! Breaking Through Writers Block on Aug. 15th...
Writer Debra Eckerling offers strategies for brainstorming, project management,and staying on track when you really don't want to. Bring paper, pen, and your favorite excuses for procrastinating. Aug 15, 2009, 1:30-3:30pm. The Learning Garden, Venice High School, 13000 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. $25.
http://www.storylink.com/event/WriteOnWritersBlock
http://writeononline.com/
WESTDOC Documentary and Reality Conference Sept. 14-16th...
The WESTDOC CONFERENCE is a new conference dedicated to the Non-Fiction and Reality broadcast industry, an event designed by producers for producers. Three days of panels, seminars and a Pitchfest. Speakers include senior executives from TLC, Discovery, ABC, Animal Planet, National Geographic Network, E! Entertainment, History Channel, ITVS, MTV, Spike TV, Tru TV. Doubletree Suites Hotel, Santa Monica, CA. September 14th-16th, 2009. $650. Register now for $450 with code PL200. $200 discount code good for next two weeks.
www.TheWestdoc.com
AFM on Nov. 4th-11th...
The American Film Market hosts over 400 production companies, screens over 500 motion pictures, and previews 100 world premieres and thousands of new projects. In cooperation with AFI Fest Oct. 31st to Nov. 3rd. Network with 8,000 industry professionals. Seminars from 100+ industry leaders. Free seminars. Industry access $250-$795.
http://www.ifta-online.org
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