Movies + Pizza = awesomeness
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Tony’s Pizza. All opinions are 100% mine.
Movies and pizza go together like burgers and fries. They were just meant to be together, right? Honestly, why don’t they serve pizza at the movie theaters? Sure it could get greasy and messy but it would be pretty awesome, right? Anyways, I love me some pizza while watching a good movie. Recently I got the chance to sample some Tony’s Pizza, which you may have seen in the freezer section at your grocery store. The box is pretty brightly colored. Tony’s Pizza is not my usually frozen pizza brand but the only thing better than pizza is free pizza, so I gave it a shot. Guess what? The movie I was watching with my peeps - not so good after all. The pizza we were all eating - pretty damn tasty. And I don’t think that was just because it was free either! In fact, when I recently had my peeps over for a little Academy Awards viewing party we all chowed down on the same pizza again. It’s got one of those great crispy crusts, which I think it awesome and actually hard to find with the frozen pizzas. There is even a four cheese pizza in the original crust variety. Yum. I love me some gooey pizza cheese. Next you have a party I suggest giving these easy to make pizzas a try. Hit me when you do cause I might have some free coupons left for you!
Would a screenplay workshop help you out?
There are a lot of places that offer screenplay workshop to help out new or struggling screenwriters. Of course, not all of the screenwriting workshops are for noobs. Some of them just help you to hone your craft.
Well, if you think one of these would do you good the LA Writers Lab has a new one coming up. You may already know about it if you got the INFOLIST.com email about it.
Here are the details:
THE 90-DAY SCREENPLAY
TELESEMINAR
A 3-month workshop with
ALAN WATT
* Having trouble getting your great idea onto the page?
* Getting stuck halfway through?
* Need guidance on structure, character, dialogue, or themes?
THIS 90-DAY WORKSHOP WILL LEAVE YOU WITH A FINISHED SCREENPLAY!
Since it’s a teleseminar, you can take it from ANYWHERE!
PLUS:
Screenwriter Interviews with Special Guests:
Benjamin van der Veen (Che: Guerilla) speaking on “The Outline”
Allison Burnett (Fame, Feast of Love) speaking on “The First Draft”
Donna Powers (The Italian Job) speaking on “The Rewrite”
27 TELECONFERENCE CLASSES OVER 90 DAYS:
March 23rd – June 20th, 2010
Tuesdays: 12pm – 1:30pm (PST)
Fridays 12pm – 12:50pm (PST)
HOW IT WORKS:
The 90-Day Screenplay is an intensive 27-class tele-course where you will receive all the practical tools you’ll need to complete your screenplay, from initial idea, through outline, first draft, and rewrite. Each class begins with a lecture, followed by a series of stream-of-consciousness writing exercises and discussion. You will receive specific homework at the end of each class as well as an emailed summary of the points covered.
TOPICS COVERED WILL INCLUDE:
* 3-Act Structure as an intuitive model
* Clarifying the logline
*The secret to writing constructive outlines (stream-of-consciousness writing exercises + proven techniques that allow the story to emerge)
* Exploring the “universal dilemma” (dramatic question) at the heart of the story
* Using your fears as an ally (you are uniquely qualified to writer your script)
* Writing from a place of jeopardy
* Developing memorable characters
* Writing compelling movie dialogue
* The secrets to writing great description
* Subtext
* Secrets to writing driving narrative
* Theme (what is this thing really about?)
* Developing a powerful “want” for the hero
* Clarifying the need
* The rules of screenplay format
* Writing the first draft
* Setup (how to make the first ten pages rock)
* How to make the reader care about your characters
* Protagonists and Antagonists (clue: they want exactly the same thing!)
* Showing, not telling
* Dramatizing exposition
* Disguising back-story
* Layering information (conflating scenes)
* Building tension
* How to write a crisp first act that readers can’t put down
* Raising the stakes through the second act
* Developing “turning points”
* High Concept
* Rules of Genre
* Beats, Scenes, Sequences, Acts
* Climax (the secret to writing an unforgettable battle scene)
* Tying up loose ends
* Bookends (beginnings and endings)
* The Rewrite (how to rewrite the screenplay efficiently)
* Making the scenes as dynamic as possible
* Making it cinematic (a picture paints a thousand words)
* Keeping it tight (brevity is the soul of screenwriting)
* Transformation (the “power” of story)
* And much much more…
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR INFOLIST.com!!
Mention INFOLIST.com when you register, and get $60 OFF! That’s just $325 (normally $385!) if you sign up by the EARLY DEADLINE of March 15th, 2010! ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT, so don’t wait!
TO REGISTER:
Use the special link below to register by March 15th to get your discount:
www.lawriterslab.com/the-90-day-screenplay-online-infolist
OR call LA Writers Lab at (310) 712-1290 and be sure to mention INFOLIST.com to get your discount!
Weather for Your Life
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of AccuWeather. All opinions are 100% mine.
Each time before I leave the house I head out I had to check the current temperature to see if I need a hat or an umbrella or whatever. I just like to be prepared before I leave the house. I usually end up going to the weather channel website for that but I must admit that I have been looking for a new site for weather. Not only has my usual weather website been taking forever and a day to load in my computer browser but it also has a lot of annoying pop-ups. You know the ones- they kind of slide over the page when it has finished loading. Argh! Well, anyways, I found out that AccuWeather has recently redesigned their site so I can them a try. And I am so stoked to stay that it is working out so much better for me! The site is very crisp looking - not cluttered at all. And it is so easy to use! This site makes it so much easier for me to check out what the weather is doing before I leave the house. If you need to check the weather like I do then I suggest you start using AccuWeather too!
Marc Cherry (Creator of Desperate Housewives) & Marco Pennette (Exec Prod Ugly Betty) to Speak at Conversations on Craft
Anyone interested in TV writing? If so you have a chance to hear some pros talk if you are in the Los Angeles area. Here are the details for those of you interested:
Yankee Hill Productions
in association with
Stella Adler Los Angeles Academy of Acting and Theatre
presentsCONVERSATIONS ON CRAFT
Live Seminars on Creating Greatness
in Film, Television and Theaterwith Special Guests:
MARC CHERRY
(Award winning creator of “Desperate Housewives”)
andMARCO PENNETTE
(Executive Producer of “Ugly Betty” & “Samantha Who?”)
Moderated by Luke Yankee
Wine & cheese reception to followTUESDAY, March 9th, 2010
7:30pm - 9pm
atThe Stella Adler Theatre
6773 Hollywood Blvd.
(1 block east of Highland )
Hollywood, CA 90028
($2 parking available at Hollywood & Highland with validation)
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR INFOLIST.com!!
Use the special link below, and get $5 OFF your advance ticket purchase! That’s just $15 (normally $20 in advance), or $25 at the door for a rare opportunity to hear Marc Cherry and Marco Pennette!TO REGISTER:
Use the link below to get your special discount:
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/91183Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the charity of the speakers’ choice, as well as scholarships at Stella Adler Los Angeles Academy of Acting and Theatre.
For more information, please visit:
www.conversationsoncraft.comor call (323) 823-4474
Scripts Wanted - Dark, Quirky, Witty Dramas
Hey, hey screenwriters! Any one got a Dark, Quirky, Witty Drama? If so, there is a script call just for you! Here are the details for those of you that have one of these scripts ready to send out:
DBA Films - Dark, Witty, Quirky Dramas
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We are looking for completed feature-length dark and witty dramas.
Something with a slightly offbeat sensibility or that contains quirky characters such as in “Little Miss Sunshine.” We are NOT looking for straight-laced dramas like “Revolutionary Road” NOR pure comedies (especially not broad ones).
We are open to any budget. WG and Non-WG writers may submit.
Our credits include “The Phantom” among other theatrically released features. Please note that in order to protect this company from unsolicited calls and emails, and because this lead is exclusive to InkTip subscribers, we’re keeping their name anonymous.
TO SUBMIT:
1. Please go to www.InkTippro.com/leads
2. Enter your email address (you will be signing up for InkTip’s newsletter - FREE!)
3. Copy/Paste this code: qqrvap74rn
4. You will be submitting a logline and synopsis only, and you will be contacted to submit the full script only if there is interest from the production company.
