LAST CALL: Beverly Hills Mixer Tonight!

We have over 130 RSVPs for tonight's ScreenPlayLab event. If you haven't signed up already, fill in the online form now to be added to the list. Don't miss the ScreenPlayLab mixer at the elegant Regency Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Thursday, Oct. 15th, 6pm to 9pm, in the Sidebar lounge.

http://www.screenplaylab.com

Sandra Milliner in Entourage and Three Rivers...

Congratulations to ScreenPlayLab member Sandra Milliner for being in the ENTOURAGE season finale that aired Oct. 4th. She was in the scene with Turtle. Sandra appears in CBS Three Rivers on Sunday, November 1st.

* Showbiz Expo on October 17th...

Best-selling author Joyce Schwarz is moderating the ShowBiz Expo Los Angeles Keynote Panel, "Ca$hing in on the New Hollywood," from 2pm to 3pm in the ShowBiz Expo Theatre, second level. The ShowBiz Expo Los Angeles Conference runs from 10am to 7:30pm. Workshop and panel topics include breaking into voiceovers, getting good press for your production, careers in reality TV, secrets of successful screenwriting, production contracts, post-production – the process, getting your film distributed, how to get an agent in 30 days or less, TV pitch secrets, Q & A with casting directors, film festivals, the world of cinematography, fundraising for productions and more. FILM, STAGE & SHOWBIZ EXPO, Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, Saturday October 17, 2009, Registration Opens at 9:45 AM, Expo Hours: 10am to 6pm. $10+

http://www.theshowbizexpo.com

* Variety Entertainment and Technology Summit on October 19th...

All day conference with panels of television network presidents, the president of ICM, producers, and more. Loews, Santa Monica. 9am. Oct. 19th. $495.

http://www.digitalhollywood.com/VarietySummit.html

* VideoSLR Seminar on Oct. 20th...

LADIG presents "VideoSLR a New Frontier in Imaging" sponsored by Canon, featuring the Canon 5D mark II with Bruce Dorn, renowned photographer, filmmaker, teacher and Explorer of Light. Bruce will also be talking about the new Canon 7D and Canon may bring a 7D as well. Samys Camera will showcase their rental departments support for the videographer, Eizo will have several new monitors of special interest and Red Rock Micro will have examples of their 5D video rig accessories that bring pro DP features to the camera.
Tuesday Oct. 20th, 7PM to 9:30 PM, International Cinematographers Guild, 7755 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Food, refreshments. (323) 876-6383 $20. No ticket sales at the door.

* AFM on Nov. 4th to 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

Don't miss the AFM Favorite Film Pitch on November 7th to 10th, part of the People's Choice Awards:

http://www.ifta-online.org/afm/favoritefilmpitch/

And, the AFM Finance Conference on Nov. 6th:

http://www.ifta-online.org/afm/seminar.asp

* Film Finance Section 181 Seminar on Nov. 6th...

Attorney-producer Corky Kessler presents a seminar on film tax credits, in particular, Section 181 federal tax code. Corky will discuss how to get grandfathered in before this expires in 2009 and efforts to get the tax incentive renewed. BEVERLY GARLAND HOTEL, 4222 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, CA. NOVEMBER 6, 2009, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Send an e-mail to puremagic@earthlink.net with your name and the names of any persons who wish to attend with you. (818) 889-5330. RSVP required. FREE.

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