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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Future of Television Conference 3/24

Hi. The Future of Television conference starts today at noon. Katherine Stone is extending a $150 discount to ScreenPlayLab members. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 24 to 25, at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. See Fox president Kevin Reilly, Funny or Die CEO Dick Glover, and execs from Sony, Yahoo, Netflix, TiVo, YouTube, MySpace and more. Regularly $799, $649 with code FOTVGST.

http://www.televisionconference.com/west/

Christian Science Church on March 25th...

Hollywood churches are an opportunity to get together with other industry professionals in a spiritual environment. The Christian Science church teaches a gospel of being grateful for daily miracles, especially the power of miraculous cures as taught by Jesus Christ. It's the church founded by a woman and that publishes the Christian Science Monitor, not the Scientologists. Wednesday, March 25th and every Wednesday, 7:30pm to 8:30pm, 144 S. Rexford, Beverly Hills. Free parking underground. FREE.

http://www.churchofchristscientist.org/

Financial Abundance at Actors Fund on March 25th...

The Actors Fund presents a fun and interactive Artist's workshop to develop a spending plan, break out of a debt cycle, increase cash flow and develop financial goals. Wednesday, March 25th, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 400, Los Angeles, CA 90036. FREE. 323.933.9244 ext. 13. Tina Hookom

Women in Film Mixer on March 25th...

Women in Film present special guest Jon Avnet, who has written, produced and directed over fifty motion pictures, TV shows and Broadway plays. His movies have starred Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Robert Redford, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Tom Cruise. TV shows have starred Debra Messing, David Schwimmer, Jon Voight, and Farrah Fawcett. Credits include "Risky Business", "The Starter Wife" and "Fried Green Tomatoes". Wednesday, March 25th, 6:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, $35. (310)657-5144

Write Characters that Sell on March 26th...

The Writers Store presents producer-manager Marilyn R. Atlas (Real Women have Curves) and Devo Cutler (The Script Broker). See how diversity can get your script green lit. How to create memorable and marketable characters. Devo Cutler is offering a 10% discount to ScreenPlayLab members. Thursday, 3/26, The Writers Store, 2050 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. 866.229.7483. Regularly $75, $60 if you mention ScreenPlayLab.

WGA Inside the Writers Room on March 26th...

The writers of the TV series LOST. Get a first hand look at the dynamics and story processes of the writers’ room with Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof, Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, and Elizabeth Sarnoff. Thursday, March 26 - 7:30-9:30 pm, Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Dr., $20. www.wgfoundation.org

ScreenPlayLab Mixer April 20th...

ScreenPlayLab presents the most positive upbeat mixer in Hollywood. Mingle with industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, producers, managers, composers, more. Meet us at the secret back room at Sharky's Mexican Grill. Inexpensive organic Mexican food. $3 margaritas. Sharky's in Beverly Hills near the Paley. Park on the street for free or across the street under Crate & Barrel for $3. Sharky's Mexican Grill, The Back Room, 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica), Beverly Hills. FREE event with RSVP at www.ScreenPlayLab.com

RPM Agency Accepting Queries for Literary Representation...

Need an agent for your screenplay? RPM agent Angela Hutchinson, a ScreenPlayLab speaker, is accepting queries from both non-WGA and WGA writers. Submit using this form:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/2009/rpm.rep.html

The Caucus on April 5th...

The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors in association with the Producers Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America, presents the 5th American Spirit Award honoring star Connie Stevens, Congressman Edward Markey (D-7th MA) and Congressman Eric Cantor (R-7th VA). 6PM. No Host Reception. 6:30PM. Dinner. Beverly Hills Hotel. $150. 818.843.7572

American Women in Radio and Television Mixer on April 9th...

Martinis, Manicures and Munchies mixer. Enjoy a manicure or henna tattoo (guys too!) while sipping your favorite cocktail. Network with industry peers and learn more about AWRT's Southern California chapter. Thursday, April 9, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, The Beauty Bar, 1638 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90038. $18. RSVP at www.awrtsocal.org

Thought for today: Your good thoughts protect you and everyone around you.

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Sunday, March 15, 2009

LAST CALL: Mixer Monday 3/16 Beverly Hills

Hi. Exciting details about our next mixer and many other industry events is below...

We have another great mixer coming up Monday night, so put Dancing with the Stars on TiVo and come on out to Beverly Hills. It's going to be a great night! FREE. RSVP now at www.screenplaylab.com

ScreenPlayLab mixers are truly a mix. It's actors, directors, producers, writers, composers, managers, entertainment attorneys.... You'll find people in all aspects of the industry who are incredibly friendly and outgoing, who take the effort to talk to people they don't know. There isn't another mixer like this in Hollywood. Everyone at the mixer is "good in the room" or is learning how.

What can you expect? You can expect to feel welcome and enjoy speaking to any ScreenPlayLab member. ScreenPlayLab as a group knows how to tell a good story and how to draw out others to talk. You can expect the conversation to be more sparkling than the latest Octo-mom tabloid news. And, there won't be complaining about the big bad Hollywood "them", because that would be complaining about ourselves. We are the industry.

So how is it that ScreenPlayLab people can be so outgoing, confident and entertaining as a group? One secret is "the opener" question. As you know, everyone likes to talk about themselves, yet nobody likes to feel interrogated or put on the spot. When meeting someone new, instead of leading with the harsh direct question such as, "What do you do?", try a how-do-you-feel opener like, "Did you have a great weekend?". The answer may be "Yes", "No" or "Same old". Engage with your answer: "Wow, that's great!" or "Oh, no! That's terrible!". What about the so-so answer? Say, "That's great! It's wonderful to have a quiet weekend to unwind." Next ask, "What happened?". Engage, react, be enthusiastic.

RPM Agency Accepting Queries for Literary Representation...

Need an agent for your screenplay? RPM agent Angela Hutchinson, a ScreenPlayLab speaker, is accepting queries from both non-WGA and WGA writers. Submit using this form:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/2009/rpm.rep.html

ScreenPlayLab Mixer March 16th...

If we don't get out to meet people, we might as well be in Kansas, right? Mingle with actors, writers, producers, directors and others in the industry. Monday, March 16th, 6:30pm-9:30pm, at Sharky's in Beverly Hills near the Paley. Park across the street under Crate & Barrel for $3. Inexpensive margaritas and organic Mexican food. Sharky's Mexican Grill, The Back Room, 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica), Beverly Hills. FREE event with RSVP at www.ScreenPlayLab.com

Women in Film Breakfast on March 20th...

Beverly Hills Breakfast with actress Melora Hardin, a regular on "The Office" for the last five years. Melora has been acting since she was six, when she was on "Little House on the Prairie". Her movies include "Absolute Power" and "27 Dresses". She has two new movies coming out in April. Friday, March 20th, 8:00 a.m., El Torito Restaurant, $35. (310)657-5144

Women in Film Mixer on March 25th...

Monthly mixer with special guest Jon Avnet, who has written, produced and directed over fifty motion pictures, TV shows and Broadway plays. His movies have starred Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Robert Redford, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Tom Cruise. TV shows have starred Debra Messing, David Schwimmer, Jon Voight, and Farrah Fawcett. Credits include "Risky Business", "The Starter Wife" and "Fried Green Tomatoes". Wednesday, March 25th, 6:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, $35. (310)657-5144

WGA Inside the Writers Room on March 26th...

The writers of the TV series LOST. Get a first hand look at the dynamics and story processes of the writers’ room with Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof, Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, and Elizabeth Sarnoff. Thursday, March 26 - 7:30-9:30 pm, Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Dr., $20. www.wgfoundation.org

The Caucus on April 5th...

The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors in association with the Producers Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America, presents the 5th American Spirit Award honoring star Connie Stevens, Congressman Edward Markey (D-7th MA) and Congressman Eric Cantor (R-7th VA). 6PM. No Host Reception. 6:30PM. Dinner. Beverly Hills Hotel. $150. 818.843.7572

American Women in Radio and Television Mixer on April 9th...

Martinis, Manicures and Munchies mixer. Enjoy a manicure or henna tattoo (guys too!) while sipping your favorite cocktail. Network with industry peers and learn more about AWRT's Southern California chapter. Thursday, April 9, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, The Beauty Bar, 1638 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90038. $18. RSVP at www.awrtsocal.org

Thought for today: It's not who you know. It's who knows you and who your friends know.

Advertising at ScreenPlayLab...

Advertising is inexpensive and a tax-deductible business expense. ScreenPlayLab membership and events are free. If you want to give back to ScreenPlayLab financially, please buy an ad. For rates see:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/buy-sell.html

ScreenPlayLab Mission...

ScreenPlayLab is more than 3,200 producers, actors, writers, directors, agents and executives creating upbeat mass market television and film. FREE membership. FREE events. FREE newsletter of upcoming Hollywood events with good news. To join send an email to info@ScreenPlayLab.com with the subject 'Subscribe'.

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Sunday, March 08, 2009

Spring TV Season Premieres

Don't forget to set your clock an hour forward today. Daylight Saving Time began at 2am this morning, ends November 1st.

Spring TV Season Premieres...

The new season of TV shows has started with Ashes to Ashes, the sequel to Life on Mars. I've put together a list of shows and networks with links:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/2009/tv.premieres.html
http://www.screenplaylab.com/tip/networks.html

ScreenPlayLab Mixer March 16th...

If we don't get out to meet people, we might as well be back in Kansas, right? Mingle with actors, writers, producers, directors and others in the industry. Monday, March 16th, 6:30pm-9:30pm, at Sharky's in Beverly Hills near the Paley. Park across the street under Crate & Barrel for $3. Inexpensive margaritas and organic Mexican food. Sharky's Mexican Grill, The Back Room, 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica), Beverly Hills. FREE event with RSVP at www.ScreenPlayLab.com

Advertising at ScreenPlayLab...

Advertising is tax-deductible business expense and very inexpensive. ScreenPlayLab membership and events are free. If you want to give back to ScreenPlayLab financially, please buy an ad. For rates see:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/buy-sell.html

ScreenPlayLab Mission...

ScreenPlayLab is more than 3,000 producers, actors, writers, directors, agents and executives creating upbeat mass market television and film. FREE membership. FREE events. FREE newsletter of upcoming Hollywood events with good news. To join send an email to info@ScreenPlayLab.com with the subject 'Subscribe'.

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Saturday, March 07, 2009

Mixer March 16th and More

RPM is accepting queries for literary representation. If you know a writer looking for an agent, see below...

The next ScreenPlayLab mixer is a week from Monday. RSVP now at www.screenplaylab.com. More exciting events coming up that you won't want to miss...All Cities Finance, Scriptwriters Network, LA Comedy Shorts Festival, and much more. Wondering what you missed last week? If you couldn't make it to the Caucus or to Breaking Into Hollywood, find out more about what happened there. Details below...

Robin and Gabrielle's Week...

I had a second interview with Universal this week. Gabrielle has interviews for television production and production office manager jobs. We're finding studio and network job openings and getting interviews despite the economy. So if you're looking for work, hang in there! If you know of an opening at a studio, network or production company with a deal, let me know!

Looking for work? Here's our jobs links page:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/tip/jobs.html

LA Comedy Shorts Festival through March 8th...

Lori Elberg is screening her short The Cinderellis. Festival sponsored by the Onion, Funny or Die and Atom Films. Downtown Independent Theater, 251 S. Main Street, Los Angeles. $35.

http://lacomedyshorts.bside.com/2009/schedule/week

All Cities Media Group Finance Event on March 10th...

Joel Eisenberg hosts the All Cities entertainment finance group, a networking event for bankers, lenders, hedge fund managers, PE investors, entertainment attorneys, accountants, production executives, producers and distributors. Joel Eisenberg is the writer-producer of the upcoming film "Ghoulishly Yours" (director John Landis). Warner Bros., Studio Plaza Riverside Rooms, First Floor, 3400 Riverside Drive, Burbank. 7am-9am. 818-891-2223. RSVP at...

www.allcitiesmedia.com/meetings.htm

Scriptwriters Network Panel on March 14th...

Q&A with SHEILA HANAHAN-TAYLOR, Development Executive Practical Pictures ("Final Destination" horror franchise) and SEBASTIAN TWARDOSZ, Producer who has worked with Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner and Kerry McCluggage. Saturday, March 14 2009, 1pm, Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood. $15 ($10 if you print and present this ScreenPlayLab invitation). Parking on studio lot $5 or street parking.

MonkeyShines Improv Comedy on March 14th...

Robin Gwynne is in a new improv group "where the audience calls the shots". Hosted by Matthew Moore. Saturday, March 14 at 8:00pm to 9:20pm. MonkeyShines Theatre on the Promenade, Santa Monica. 310-576-7561. $12

ScreenPlayLab Mixer March 16th...

If we don't get out to meet people, we might as well be back in Kansas! Mingle with actors, writers, producers, directors and others in the industry. Monday, March 16th, 6:30pm-9:30pm, at Sharky's in Beverly Hills near the Paley. Park across the street under Crate & Barrel for $3. Inexpensive margaritas and organic Mexican food. Sharky's Mexican Grill, The Back Room, 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica), Beverly Hills. FREE event with RSVP at www.ScreenPlayLab.com

The Caucus on April 5th...

The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors in association with the Producers Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America, presents the 5th American Spirit Award honoring star Connie Stevens, Congressman Edward Markey (D-7th MA) and Congressman Eric Cantor (R-7th VA). 6PM. No Host Reception. 6:30PM. Dinner. Beverly Hills Hotel. $150. 818.843.7572

RPM Accepting Queries for Literary Representation...

ScreenPlayLab speaker RPM agent Angela Hutchinson is accepting queries from both non-WGA and WGA writers. Submit using this form:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/2009/rpm.rep.html

WHAT YOU MISSED...if you weren't at The Caucus TV movies event...

http://www.hollywoodtoday.net/2009/02/24/tv-movies-are-back/

WHAT YOU MISSED...if you weren't at the Breaking into Hollywood event...

Breaking into Hollywood's Angela Hutchinson hosted a full day of industry panel discussions on Feb. 28th at the Showbiz Software Store.

Here's who you missed... Maralyn Atlas, a manager-producer with projects at ABC Family, Hallmark and Starz. Pamela Frazier, a casting director for Alias and Mad TV. Beth Klein, SVP talent and casting for Showtime. Odetta Watkins, current programming executive at Warner Bros. (if you ever wondered who the suits are who give shows "notes"). Rolando Nichols, prexy of Centro TV. Michele Vice-Maslin, songwriter for Guiding Light. And many more...

Entertainment insurance broker Winnie Wong recommends reserving 2% of your budget for production insurance. Showbiz Software Store Manager Laimomi Coloretti is a stand-up comedian who performs at the Comedy Store. Tom Joyner of Workplace Hollywood gave the best quote of the day, that "Yes, if..." will get you much farther than "No, because...".

http://www.breakingintohollywood.org
http://www.workplacehollywood.org
http://www.showbizsoftware.com

Advertising at ScreenPlayLab...

Advertising is tax-deductible business expense and very inexpensive. ScreenPlayLab membership and events are free. If you want to give back to ScreenPlayLab financially, please buy an ad. For rates see:

http://www.screenplaylab.com/buy-sell.html

ScreenPlayLab Mission...

ScreenPlayLab is more than 3,000 producers, actors, writers, directors, agents and executives creating upbeat mass market television and film. FREE membership. FREE events. FREE newsletter of upcoming Hollywood events with good news. To join send an email to info@ScreenPlayLab.com with the subject 'Subscribe'.

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