LAST CALL: Mixer Feb. 11th

Last chance to sign up for this month’s mixer if you haven't already. ScreenPlayLab is a great emotional boost if you’re wondering if anybody cares in Hollywood. We care and will be pumping out positive energy as usual.

See below for details on many other upcoming industry events.

ScreenPlayLab isn’t a writers group. It’s for everyone interested in scripted TV and film...producers, writers, actors, directors, editors, composers, crew, representation. People from all aspects of the business are at our events.

That’s Thursday, Feb. 11th, between 7pm and 10pm. I’m typically sitting at a table near the door. ScreenPlayLab co-founder Gabrielle Pantera is there, too. We want to talk to everyone, so please say hi when you arrive and again when you leave. If you’re shy, ask me to introduce you around.

Join us at the elegant Sidebar by Wolfgang Puck in the Regency Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd. at Rodeo Drive, where "Pretty Woman" was filmed in Beverly Hills. Biz casual or cocktail attire. No cover charge and no minimum, just order something. Drinks start at $6 but check with your server as some go much higher. Ask about drink specials, appetizers and deserts. Please RSVP online using web form:

www.screenplaylab.com

ISA Screenwriters Gigs List...

The International Screenwriters Association provides a list of projects being offered to screenwriters.

http://networkisa.org/#/writing-gigs/4532967165

Hollywood East Connection website launched...

Christine Tello-Lorenz has launched an entertainment news and career website focused on the creative talent in New England. Profiles of people getting ahead in the film and TV industries. Career resource directory for people getting started in the region.

http://hollywoodeastconnection.com

Tom Malloy releases 6-CD course on film financing...

Bankroll author Tom Malloy has released his financing how-to on audio. Learn what you need to do to get your film funded: pitching to High Net Worth Individuals, where to tind the money, and techniques Malloy has used to raise over $15 million in private equity for films. Over 5 hours long. $129.99

http://www.bankrollthebook.com/cdaudio.htmcities

Apple GarageBand Movie Scoring Workshop on Feb. 11th...

Learn to use GarageBand not only to compose and record music directly into your Mac, but also to create and record soundtracks for your iMovie projects. No music or moviemaking experience required. 1pm to 2pm. Apple store, 1248 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica. free.

http://www.apple.com/retail/thirdstreetpromenade/

Screenwriter Karaoke on Feb. 18th...

Merrel Davis presents an industry evening of karaoke. Screenwriters, producers, editors and actors get together to network and sing their hearts out. 8:30pm, Sardo’s, 259 N. Pass Ave., Burbank. No cover. 2-drink minimum.

http://merreldavis.com/blog

SCBFF Festival Feb. 16-21st...

The Southern California Business Film Festival presents screenings, panels and more. Feb. 16th: "2081" Short Film Screening. Feb. 17th:

PA Bootcamp. Feb. 18th: "Do As I Say Screening" with Director Nick Tucker. Feb. 18th: Filling the Seats: The World of Film Marketing and PR. Feb. 19th: Indoctrinate U Screening + Q&A. Feb. 20th: Film Financing & Packaging Conference & Networking. Feb. 21st: Finalists Short Film Screening.

www.scbff.com

Digital Media Artists L.A. on Feb. 16th...

Gallery Theatre at Barnsdall Art Park

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

FREE, sponsored by Adobe Systems.

http://www.dmala.org/nextmeeting.html

Writing and Directing Comedy on Feb 17th...

Film Independent presents Don Roos (Love and Other Impossible Pursuits,

Happy Endings), Mark Waters (Mean Girls, The House of Yes), Mike White

(Year of the Dog; The School of Rock) moderated by Neil LaBute (The Shape of Things, Posession) and John August (The Nines, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). The Landmark, West Los Angeles. 7:30pm-9:30pm. $45.

http://filmindependent.org/content/directors-closeup

Robin Rowe Speaking at SoCal Linux Expo Ubucon on Feb. 19th...

I'll be speaking about Ubuntu and Linux graphics using CinePaint. Southern California Linux Expo, Ubucon special session, Westin LAX hotel.

www.socallinuxexpo.org

All Cities Media Group on Feb. 19th and Feb. 25th...

Film finance Media Group 3 meets the 3rd Friday of the Month at 12:30pm at Sunset-Gower Studios Screening Room, 1438 North Gower St. #21, Hollywood. Lunch. Filmmakers Group meets at Boston University In Los Angeles, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 675, Los Angeles, Feb. 25, 12:30PM to 2:30PM. 323.424.4039. Media Group 1 meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7am at Greenburg-Traurig, 2450 Colorado Ave., Ste. 400E, Santa Monica.

www.allcities.org/meetings_new.html

Writer-director Barry Levinson on Feb. 22nd...

The Writers Guild Foundation presents an evening with writer-producer-director Barry Levinson who directed Rain Man and Bugsy. Writing credits include Silent Movie, High Anxiety, And Justice for All, Diner, Tin Men, Avalon, Sleepers, Liberty Heights, and Man of the Year. Recipient of the WGA 2010 Screen Laurel Award. 8pm. Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills. Light dessert reception to follow. $20.

www.WGFoundation.org

L.A. Final Cut Pro Users Group on Feb. 24th...

LAFCUP will be showing Smoke on Wednesday, Febuary 24, 2010, beginning at 6:45PM and going until whenever at the Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $5

http://www.lafcpug.org/user_schedule.html

The Making of “Heroes” and “V” on Feb. 25th...

Best of Broadcast Event with special guest speakers from Stargate Digital and Zoic Studios. Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Mixer 6-7pm. Presentation 7pm-9pm. Gnomon School of Visual Effects, 1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. Free.

http://www.gnomonschool.com/events/events.php

PaleyFest Feb. 26th to March 14th...

Panels with the casts of Modern Family, Lost, NCIS, Community, Dexter, Cougar Town, The Vampire Diaries, Seth MacFarlane, Breaking Bad, FlashForward, Men of a Certain Age, Glee, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. 465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. $70.

www.paleycenter.org/paleyfest2010/

The Oscars on March 7th...

http://oscar.go.com/

Fashion Week Los Angeles on March 17-24th...

Events this season will include a kick-off reception for designers hosted by Fashion Group International, Gen Art’s avant garde presentation of emerging fashion talent, a creative coalition on the edge of downtown at BoxEight Studios, a new Beverly Hills Fashion Week production and the return of the exclusive Simply Stylists event at a private venue. Fashion Week overlays Market Week, which takes place in the showroom building and trade shows clustered at the intersection of 9th and Los Angeles Streets, March 19-23.

http://fashionweekla.com

ShowBiz Expo Los Angeles on April 24-25...

Thousands of industry pros will see what's new in products and services for filmmakers and other entertainment pros, attend informative panels and workshops, and connect with other industry professionals. The exhibit floor is free, conference panels are $15-$30 or $99 for an all-day pass. Use code SHOW25 for a 25% discount on panels and workshops. Los Angeles Convention Center.

www.showbizexpo.com

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