Comedy Walk Show Aug. 20th FREE

Comedy Walk, the world's biggest free monthly comedy event, has its next show on Thursday. I'm the executive producer. Host Stevie Mack presents 18 of L.A.'s best comedians. The Downtown Fashion Walk is happening before and during Comedy Walk. See dozens of models and comedians in downtown Los Angeles in a festival atmosphere. FREE. RSVP at:

www.comedywalk.com

New MovieEditor.com Rate Card Is Online...

If you know someone who needs production or post-production done, please send the work to my company. I have a new cameraman and editor rate card that makes it easier to budget those hard-to-estimate projects. Check it out:

www.movieeditor.com/ratecard/

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

MGLA on Aug. 18th...

Motion Graphics L.A. has professional networking, presents the latest in digital editing technology, and shows sizzle reels of members. Gallery Theatre at Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA. 7pm-10pm. FREE. RSVP at:

www.mgla2.org

Wonderland Screenwriter Todd Samovitz on Aug. 19th...

The Writers Boot Camp presents breakfast at Bergamot with speaker Todd Samovitz. Wednesday, August 19th, 2009. 7:45am – 9:45am. Todd Samovitz talk about protecting creative endeavors. 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica. $25.

www.WritersBootCamp.com

Generating Revenue from New TV Models on Aug. 25th...

Tech Supper Club presents Endemol SVP Digital Media Joerg Bachmaier, Producer of TV shows like Deal or No Deal, Extreme Homemakeover, Big Brother, Fear Factor. Mindmatics CEO Kai Buehler, text messaging for top TV shows like Deal or No Deal, Big Brother, Survivor, Biggest Loser, America’s Next Top Model. New Markets for Monetizing Video for TV, Online and Mobile Platforms, Innovative Strategies for Content Distribution that Make Money. August 25, 2009, 6pm-9pm. Blank Spaces, 5405 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles. Buffet dinner with open bar:
6-7:30pm. Program: 7:30-9pm. $30 to $50.

www.techsupperclub.com

UCLA Writers Faire on August 30th...

More than 60 writers and screenwriters present 24 sessions. UCLA, Young Hall courtyard, 11am-3pm. Free. Parking in lot 2 costs $10.

http://uclaextensionedu/writersfaire

ScreenPlayLab Beverly Hills Mixer on Sept. 14th...

Mingle with upbeat writers, actors, producers, directors and others in the film and television industry 50 to 100 people. You're encouraged to introduce yourself, say what sort of help you'd like and ask how you can help others. If you're shy, will 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, Sept. 14th, 6:30pm-9:30pm. FREE event. RSVP online:

www.screenplaylab.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

www.TheWestdoc.com

Art of the Music Deal on Sept. 16th...

NARIP presents How To License Music For Film & TV in LA. Wednesday, Sept 16, 7:30pm-10:15pm. Los Angeles Film School, 6363 Sunset Boulevard, Main Theater, 1st Floor, Los Angeles, CA. $40.

www.narip.com

The Emmys on Sept. 20th...

www.emmys.org

NARIP Brunch on Sept. 26th...

NARIP brunches are where music industry types eat, meet and greet. Expand your network. Mingle with record industry pros. Make deals. Milo's in LA, at the home of Lola & Mikael Sandgren. 11am. All are welcome. You need not be a member to attend. Register at:

www.narip.com

Mock Negotiation of Producer Agreement in LA on Sept. 30th...

NARIP's Art of the Music Deal series continues, this time with hand-picked pros who will shake out the essentials of a producer and share their experience about what you need to know. Wed, Sept. 30, 2009. SAE Institute, 6565 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 7pm. $40.

www.narip.com

Ascent-Hollywood on Sept. 16th...

Ascent-Hollywood presents Brillstein-Grey Entertainment Partners Talent Manager Danny Sussman. Network, mingle, and have a great time. At Lucky Strike Lanes (closing down 4 private bowling lanes for networking fun). Lots of door prizes. Interactive, high-energy opportunities to promote yourself, your projects and/or clients. Wed. Sept. 16th, 6-9pm. 10% discount code "SPLNGF". $25 to $50.

http://ascent-hollywood.eventbrite.com

Billboard Mobile Entertainment at CTIA on Oct. 6th...

The International CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2009 Convention October 7-9, 2009 San Diego Convention Center, San Diego. $399. 646.654.4643

www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/melivefall/index.jsp
www.ctiashow.com

Billboard's Film & TV Music Conference on Oct 29th-30th...

Network and share music with the best music supervisors, composers, directors, songwriters and producers in the business. Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, CA. $399.

www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/filmtv/index.jsp

Artivist Film Festival on October 8th to 11th...

The 6th Annual Artivist Film Festival. Artivist Awards to honor the winning films of the annual Artivist Film Festival and the work of outstanding advocate celebrities. Egyptian Theater, Hollywood.

http://artivists.org

Digital Music Forum West Oct. 7th to 8th...

Now in its 4th year, 300 decision-makers in the music industry gather in Los Angeles each year for the 2-day deal-makers forum to network, do deals, and share ideas about the business. Cutting-edge business topics, demos, and unrivaled access to some of the most progressive companies in Hollywood and Silicon Valley. Label execs from EMI, Sony BMG, Universal, and Warner. Digital music execs from eMusic, Napster, Rhapsody, MySpace, Live Nation, Ticketmaster, ARTISTdirect, Amazon.com, Nokia, Pandora, Yahoo!, YouTube, imeem, RealNetworks, and Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Special $499. Call 800-950-7667 to request the Digital Media Wire Rate of $259.

http://www.digitalmusicforum.com/west/

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

Emerging Producer Non-fiction TV Competition deadline Nov. 15th...

CableU is taking submissions for their non-fiction TV pitch session at NATPE 2010 in Las Vegas. Last year's winner sold his show to the History channel.

www.cableu.tv/emergingproducers

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