Archive for Classes, contests, festivals, seminars and the like
Movie Script Short Contest Winners Announced
Did you enter the Movie Script Short Contest? If so, winners have been announced. So if you did not hear anything, then I have some bad news for you…
Interested in knowing who did win? Here is a list of the winners.
Mark Cowling was named the winner of their 2008 Golden Brad Award for his script, […]
Hang Ten Writers Workshop and Contest
I got an email regarding a discount for the upcoming Hang Ten Writers Workshop and Contest. Below are the details. Check it out if you are interested. I am not endorsing this workshop, just spreading the word in case people are interested.
HANG TEN!
3-DAY WRITERS WORKSHOP & CONTEST
with
Ken Rotcop & Devo Cutler-Rubenstein
Win a contract with a […]
Interesting contest - Creative Worlds Awards Screenwriting Competition
I recently read about an interesting screenwriting contest some of you might be interested in. It is called the ‘Creative Worlds Awards (CWA) Screenwriting Competition.’
Apparently leading industry execs have committed to first looks for this contest. There is also cash up for grabs in this contest.
It is currently the final entry period, which runs through […]
Want to take a screenwriting class?
I got an email about a 6-week screenwriting class that might be of interest to some of you. It’s going on at The Writer’s Store with Palak Patel, VP of Development at Spring Creek Productions (Blood Diamond, Perfect Storm, Monster-In-Law, etc.). Here is the info from the email:
THE INDUSTRY INSIDER SCREENWRITING CLASS
6-Week Course at The […]
Ayo Films wants writers
Got a script that is ready to sell? Well, good news, Ayo Films is looking for writers!
The following was in the lastest MovieBytes newsletters:
WRITERS WANTED: Ayo Films
Ayo Films is a new company looking for screenplays.
Our plan is to produce three films: one under $1 million, one around $4 million, and one in the $25-50 million […]
Disney Fellowship 2009 Applications Now Available
If you have been anxiously awaiting the entry period for the 2009 Disney Fellowship, that time is now here. Just this week the website was updated with the new applications and information.
Here’s the skinny:
The application period ends on August 8, 2008. There is no entry fee. If you are selected, you get a stipend of […]
The Great American PitchFest
If you have a script that is ready to be pitched, you might want to check this out…
The Great American PitchFest is a two-day screenwriting conference, one-day tradeshow, and one-day pitchfest which takes place at the Burbank Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, June 20-22, 2008. It was started by a group of writers to help […]
Take a class with the legendary Syd Field
I got an email about a special class with Syd Field as part of the Great American Pitchfest. Read about it below. And don’t miss the part about a discount!
The Great American PitchFest
Storylink & The Writer’s Store
Present
MASTER SCREENWRITING
THE ART OF VISUAL STORYTELLING
with
SYD FIELD
This interactive course focuses on […]
Want to take a screenwriting Master Class?
I got an email about a screenwriting Master Class that is going on in June. If you are interested though you will want to sign up soon as attendance is limited to 100 people.
Here is the info:
The Great American PitchFest
Storylink & The Writer’s Store
Present
STORY MASTERY
with
MICHAEL HAUGE
His unique approach to creating compelling screenplays and novelsSaturday, […]
LA Event: Panel of Nicholl Fellowship winning screenwriters
There is a great event going on tomorrow that those of you in the Los Angeles area might want to check out. I just got an email about a panel of Nicholl Fellowship winning screenwriters being put on by the Scriptwriters Network.
Here is the info from the email:
 SCRIPTWRITERS NETWORK
Invites you to attend a networking event […]