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Saturday, March 10, 2012 – Film Finance For Screenwriters

Screenwriters are increasingly required to act as bona fide producers in today’s marketplace. Furthermore, the onus is also on many writers to produce their own films rather than waiting for their scripts to be sold. This discussion will give an overview of various funding models available to produce films. Independent feature film producer Franco Sama […]

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March 2, 2012 – Friday Night Drinks

Friday Night Drinks is a networking group that meets the first Friday of every month. It started as a way for TV and feature writers to meet one another and has evolved into so much more. An urban oasis — a sociable sanctuary of hospitality — X bar provides a welcomed escape for Century City’s […]

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February 25, 2012 – How to get an Audience into your Main Character’s Shoes

Whether your Main Character is a hero, a villain, a sidekick, or a one-of-a-kind original, empathizing with a Main Character is essential if you want your audience to experience your story at a personal level.Even the meanest Main Character is sympathetic when you get inside his head.This workshop gives you several surefire, practical techniques to […]

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February 18, 2012 – Homicide School for Crime Writers

There is not a better course for mystery writers than a seminar on homicide investigations from real homicide investigators. Attendees will learn about: • Investigation Team Composition • Call-out and Response Procedures • Crime Scene Investigations • Blood Spatter Interpretation • Proper Photography Procedures • Evidence Collection • Body Roll Examination • Wound Description and […]

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