March 19, 2011 – Pitch Like a Pro!

Steve Kaire is a screenwriter/pitchman who has sold or optioned eight projects to the major studios including Columbia, Warners, United Artists and Interscope. All were sold on spec without representation. The last project he sold, he is co-producing for Walden Media. A screenwriter for over 30 years, Steve holds a Masters in Dramatic Writing and has taught writing classes […]

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March 12, 2011 – PANEL: Adapting to the Silver Screen

A Beautiful Mind. Chicago. Lord of the Rings. Million Dollar Baby. Harry Potter. Iron Man. G.I. Joe. What do all these films have in common, besides all grossing over $100 million? They were all adapted from other sources — biographies, children’s books, classic literature, short stories, plays, comic books, toys. Adapting material from other sources […]

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Februaruy 19, 2011 – How Theme Inspires Screenplays

How can a film leave a lasting impression? It starts with a strong screenplay with clear themes that resonate with an audience. We will take a look at a variety of films and filmmakers to see what themes are prevalent in landmark films and over a filmmaker’s career, to help inspire your own screenplays. The […]

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February 12, 2011 – PANEL: Writing the Hollywood Blockbuster!

It’s what many of us aspire to, but only a few ever do… Write the Hollywood Blockbuster. Serving a franchise or writing a megabudget movie comes with its own set of perks, challenges and pitfalls. Wouldn’t it be great to learn what may happen in case you ever get that big opportunity? Join several A-List […]

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