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Sept. 10, 2005 : The Megahit Movies Hollywood Story Design Workshop
by rms＠TheMegahitMovies.com 17 Aug '05

17 Aug '05

{http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com} **Hollywood Story Design Workshop Limited Enrollment! Only 15 Seats Remaining! Saturday September 10, 2005 Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel ** 9:00-10:00 Story Design for Creating Popular Movies 10:00-11:00 Designing Exciting-Unpredictable Stories 11:00-12:00 Creating Humorous Characters & Scenes 12:00-1:00 Lunch Break and Networking 1:00-2:00 How to Pitch a Script: Gary Shusett, Sherwood Oaks College 2:00-3:00 Getting Representation: Paul Levine, Entertainment Lawyer 3:00-4:00 Agent-Writer Relationship: Ken Sherman, Literary Agent 4:00-5:00 Manager-Writer Relationship: Alex Ross, Manager-Producer 5:00-6:00 The Script Selling Game: Kathy Fong Yoneda, Script Consultant 7:00-12:00 Hollywood Networking Party with Movie Agents and Producers More agents, managers and producers have been invited and will be listed when confirmed. Schedule a Personal Story Consultation--Only TEN (10) Sessions Available Consultation Sessions: 12:00-5:00pm -- Each Session lasts for thirty (30) minutes This is a chance for a screenwriter to have a one-on-one story consultation with Richard Michaels Stefanik. A writer would email him a story synopsis before the workshop which will then be discussed in detail during the thirty minute session. **Register Now Enrollment Limited to Only 25 Writers! www.TheMegahitMovies.com/register0910.htm {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/register0910.htm} ** {http://www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com/events.html} **UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Monday September 12, 2005 ** **A day of panels of Producers and Development Executives** At Sherwood Oaks emerging writers can meet and chat with major producers, writers, agents, directors and actors. And the best part is that for nearly all of the situations we set up, the guests are willing to accept material directly from our small group of writers, whether they have representation or not. Sherwood Oaks Experimental College specializes in organizing screenwriting events which gives writers access to the top agents, producers and studio executives in Hollywood. It brings in industry players to personally meet with writers and keeps the groups small to allow the writers to interact with each and every guest. In 2005 James Cameron, Kevin Costner, David Duchovney, Morgan Freeman, Michael London, Gary Marshall, Hillary Swank, David Mamet and many others have appeared. Sherwood Oaks Experimental College also takes small groups to award shows like the Directors Guild Award Show, he Producers Guild Awards, the Writers Guild Awards, and the Emmys. It has held screenwriting events at many Hollywood Studios, including Sony, MGM, FOX, Universal and Paramount. www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com {http://www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com} {http://www.WritersChannel.net} The Writers Channel includes a Mentor Program; Screenwriting Groups; Pitch Hollywood Executives, Agents and Movie Producers; Writing classes; Resource Center; Audio Interviews; Articles on classic movies; member contributed journals; and Creative Exercises. www.WritersChannel.net {http://www.WritersChannel.net} August 29th Pitch Scripts to Sean Robbins Sept 5th CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Richard Michaels Stefanik's Megahit Movie Chat Sept 12th COLLATERAL Lesley Bracker's Modern Classics Chat * The Megahit Movies Book* The new 500+ page edition analyzes *The Megahit Movies*, those films which have generated more than $250 million in North American Box Office receipts. It presents principles of story construction that can be used to develop popular movies by providing an analysis of cinematic techniques. It also offers stimulating ideas that can be helpful in the creative process. The book is designed for writers, directors and producers who want to create commercially successful films. The fundamentals of dramatic structure, the human emotions, and the construction of humorous characters and situations are explained, with examples drawn from some of the most popular motion pictures Hollywood has ever produced. The Foreword to the book is written by Christopher Lockhart, Executive Story Editor, International Creative Management (ICM), in which he discusses what Producers, Agents and Studios are looking for when reading scripts. This book discusses the recent megahit-blockbuster movies such as SPIDER-MAN, SHREK, HARRY POTTER, BRUCE ALMIGHTY, MATRIX TRILOGY, FINDING NEMO, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and THE LORD OF THE RINGS. *Click here to Purchase The Megahit Movies Book* {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/ordermeg.htm} *RMS Story & Screenplay Consultations* *A personal consultation on your original screenplay!* Once you purchase this package, you will be permitted to submit a 120 page original screenplay. Between 3 to 5 pages of written comments about the screenplay will be emailed to you within 14 days after the receipt of the script by U.S. Priority Mail. Also included is *The Megahit Movies Book* 500+ pages of information about the structure of popular films. Once you have read my comments, I will schedule a one-hour chat session to further discuss your script. Start developing your script into a feature screenplay that can be made into a popular Hollywood movie! *Click here for Story & Screenplay Consultations* {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/ScriptConsult.htm} {http://www.writersstore.com} **Richard Michaels Stefanik RMS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY rms(a)TheMegahitMovies.com www.TheMegahitMovies.com {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com} ** -- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to <a HREF="mailto:rms@TheMegahitMovies.com">rms(a)TheMegahitMovies.com</a> with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line of the message. -- Powered by PHPlist, www.phplist.com --

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The Megahit Movies Hollywood Story Design Workshop - Sept. 10, 2005
by rms＠TheMegahitMovies.com 10 Aug '05

10 Aug '05

{http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com} **Hollywood Story Design Workshop Limited Enrollment! Only 15 Seats Remaining! Saturday September 10, 2005 Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel ** 9:00-10:00 Story Design for Creating Popular Movies 10:00-11:00 Designing Exciting-Unpredictable Stories 11:00-12:00 Creating Humorous Characters & Scenes 12:00-1:00 Lunch Break and Networking 1:00-2:00 How to Pitch a Script: Gary Shusett, Sherwood Oaks College 2:00-3:00 Getting Representation: Paul Levine, Entertainment Lawyer 3:00-4:00 Agent-Writer Relationship: Ken Sherman, Literary Agent 4:00-5:00 Manager-Writer Relationship: Alex Ross, Manager-Producer 5:00-6:00 The Script Selling Game: Kathy Fong Yoneda, Script Consultant 7:00-12:00 Hollywood Networking Party with Movie Agents and Producers More agents, managers and producers have been invited and will be listed when confirmed. Schedule a Personal Story Consultation--Only TEN (10) Sessions Available Consultation Sessions: 12:00-5:00pm -- Each Session lasts for thirty (30) minutes This is a chance for a screenwriter to have a one-on-one story consultation with Richard Michaels Stefanik. A writer would email him a story synopsis before the workshop which will then be discussed in detail during the thirty minute session. **Register Now Enrollment Limited to Only 25 Writers! www.TheMegahitMovies.com/register0910.htm {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/register0910.htm} ** {http://www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com/events.html} **UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Monday September 12, 2005 ** **A day of panels of Producers and Development Executives** At Sherwood Oaks emerging writers can meet and chat with major producers, writers, agents, directors and actors. And the best part is that for nearly all of the situations we set up, the guests are willing to accept material directly from our small group of writers, whether they have representation or not. Sherwood Oaks Experimental College specializes in organizing screenwriting events which gives writers access to the top agents, producers and studio executives in Hollywood. It brings in industry players to personally meet with writers and keeps the groups small to allow the writers to interact with each and every guest. In 2005 James Cameron, Kevin Costner, David Duchovney, Morgan Freeman, Michael London, Gary Marshall, Hillary Swank, David Mamet and many others have appeared. Sherwood Oaks Experimental College also takes small groups to award shows like the Directors Guild Award Show, he Producers Guild Awards, the Writers Guild Awards, and the Emmys. It has held screenwriting events at many Hollywood Studios, including Sony, MGM, FOX, Universal and Paramount. www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com {http://www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com} {http://www.WritersChannel.net} The Writers Channel includes a Mentor Program; Screenwriting Groups; Pitch Hollywood Executives, Agents and Movie Producers; Writing classes; Resource Center; Audio Interviews; Articles on classic movies; member contributed journals; and Creative Exercises. www.WritersChannel.net {http://www.WritersChannel.net} August 29th Pitch Scripts to Sean Robbins Sept 5th CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Richard Michaels Stefanik's Megahit Movie Chat Sept 12th COLLATERAL Lesley Bracker's Modern Classics Chat * The Megahit Movies Book* The new 500+ page edition analyzes *The Megahit Movies*, those films which have generated more than $250 million in North American Box Office receipts. It presents principles of story construction that can be used to develop popular movies by providing an analysis of cinematic techniques. It also offers stimulating ideas that can be helpful in the creative process. The book is designed for writers, directors and producers who want to create commercially successful films. The fundamentals of dramatic structure, the human emotions, and the construction of humorous characters and situations are explained, with examples drawn from some of the most popular motion pictures Hollywood has ever produced. The Foreword to the book is written by Christopher Lockhart, Executive Story Editor, International Creative Management (ICM), in which he discusses what Producers, Agents and Studios are looking for when reading scripts. This book discusses the recent megahit-blockbuster movies such as SPIDER-MAN, SHREK, HARRY POTTER, BRUCE ALMIGHTY, MATRIX TRILOGY, FINDING NEMO, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and THE LORD OF THE RINGS. *Click here to Purchase The Megahit Movies Book* {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/ordermeg.htm} *RMS Story & Screenplay Consultations* *A personal consultation on your original screenplay!* Once you purchase this package, you will be permitted to submit a 120 page original screenplay. Between 3 to 5 pages of written comments about the screenplay will be emailed to you within 14 days after the receipt of the script by U.S. Priority Mail. Also included is *The Megahit Movies Book* 500+ pages of information about the structure of popular films. Once you have read my comments, I will schedule a one-hour chat session to further discuss your script. Start developing your script into a feature screenplay that can be made into a popular Hollywood movie! *Click here for Story & Screenplay Consultations* {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/ScriptConsult.htm} {http://www.writersstore.com} **Richard Michaels Stefanik RMS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY rms(a)TheMegahitMovies.com www.TheMegahitMovies.com {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com} ** -- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to <a HREF="mailto:rms@TheMegahitMovies.com">rms(a)TheMegahitMovies.com</a> with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line of the message. -- Powered by PHPlist, www.phplist.com --

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Unlock revenue as digital cinema becomes a reality
by Screen International 09 Aug '05

09 Aug '05

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Screen International presents Embracing Digital Cinema Knowing when, why and how to engage with the future face of the film industry 28th September 2005 - Cafe Royal, Regent Street, London W1 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The future of digital projection as the norm in cinemas across the world is almost upon us. Following recent announcements from the Digital Cinemas Initiative (DCI) confirming that Hollywoods major studios and exhibitors have now agreed on an industry standard governing the digital cinema rollout, the wait for the digital revolution seems to be at an end. Join Screen International this September at its comprehensive one-day event entitled Embracing Digital Cinema and hear a formidable line up of digital pioneers and film industry powerhouses discuss what the digital future of film will mean for you. As the film industry stands on the brink of a new era of prosperity and potential, discover how you can and must position yourself in order to benefit from the wealth of opportunity cast up by the advent of the digital cinematic age. Major companies who have already registered delegates for this industry-leading event include: *20th Century Fox *Qwerty Films *Tartan Films *RBS *Sinefekt *Time Warner *BBFC *Sony Pictures *Buena Onda *UIP *Digital Theater Systems *Fantasia Advertising *Cineworld Cinemas *Davenport Lyons *Metrodome Distribution Who you will meet? Take this unique opportunity to interact directly with major and independent film distributors, exhibitors, producers, digital technology manufacturers and solution providers, post-production companies, venture capitalists, lawyers, cinematic and film associations and everyone else interested in the future face of the film industry. For information on discounts for group bookings and to register for this fast-selling event log on to: http://www.screendaily.com/digital, or call our customer service team now on: Tel: +44 (0)20 7505 6044 Yours sincerely Mike Gubbins Editor Screen International To register Call: +44 (0)20 7505 6044 Email: mailto:screenconferences@emap.com Online: http://www.screendaily.com/digital Keycode: EM3 To unsubcribe from further Screen emails click here http://www.ProcessRequest.com/apps/optout2.asp?oid=UdjghCF&sid=XcbedcfgCD&c….

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MATERNITY LEAVE
by Didar Domehri 08 Aug '05

08 Aug '05

Dear Friends, Just a short e-mail to inform you that I will take my maternity leave by tomorrow. During my absence I will be replaced by Valentina Merli who most of you might have met in the markets while she was with Gemini Films. You may contact her under the following address: merli(a)filmsdistribution.com. She'll be very glad to follow up on all pending issues and to schedule a meeting with you during the upcoming festivals. I will be back at the office by Mid December and will hopefully see you in Paris in January for the Rendez-Vous of French Cinema/unifrance. In the meantime you can contact me at following address: didar(a)free.fr. Have a nice summer, Kindest regards, Didar Domehri FILMS DISTRIBUTION T:+33 153103399 F:+33 153103398 mail: <mailto:domehri@filmsdistribution.com> domehri(a)filmsdistribution.com <http://www.filmsdistribution.com> http://www.filmsdistribution.com

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by Screen International 08 Aug '05

08 Aug '05

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The Megahit Movies Hollywood Story Design Workshop Sept. 10th
by rms＠TheMegahitMovies.com 03 Aug '05

03 Aug '05

{http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com} **Hollywood Story Design Workshop Enrollment Limited to Only 25 Writers! Saturday September 10, 2005 Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel ** 9:00-10:00 Story Design for Creating Popular Movies 10:00-11:00 Designing Exciting-Unpredictable Stories 11:00-12:00 Creating Humorous Characters & Scenes 12:00-1:00 Lunch Break and Networking 1:00-2:00 How to Pitch a Script: Gary Shusett, Sherwood Oaks College 2:00-3:00 Getting Representation: Paul Levine, Entertainment Lawyer 3:00-4:00 Agent-Writer Relationship: Ken Sherman, Literary Agent 4:00-5:00 Manager-Writer Relationship: Alex Ross, Manager-Producer 5:00-6:00 Hollywood Screenwriting Business Panel with Agents & Producers 7:00-12:00 Hollywood Networking Party with Movie Agents and Producers More agents, managers and producers have been invited and will be listed when confirmed. Schedule a Personal Story Consultation--Only TEN (10) Sessions Available Consultation Sessions: 12:00-5:00pm -- Each Session lasts for thirty (30) minutes This is a chance for a screenwriter to have a one-on-one story consultation with Richard Michaels Stefanik. A writer would email him a story synopsis before the workshop which will then be discussed in detail during the thirty minute session. **Register Now Enrollment Limited to Only 25 Writers! www.TheMegahitMovies.com/register0910.htm {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/register0910.htm} ** {http://www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com/events.html} **UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Monday September 12, 2005 ** **A day of panels of Producers and Development Executives** At Sherwood Oaks emerging writers can meet and chat with major producers, writers, agents, directors and actors. And the best part is that for nearly all of the situations we set up, the guests are willing to accept material directly from our small group of writers, whether they have representation or not. Sherwood Oaks Experimental College specializes in organizing screenwriting events which gives writers access to the top agents, producers and studio executives in Hollywood. It brings in industry players to personally meet with writers and keeps the groups small to allow the writers to interact with each and every guest. In 2005 James Cameron, Kevin Costner, David Duchovney, Morgan Freeman, Michael London, Gary Marshall, Hillary Swank, David Mamet and many others have appeared. Sherwood Oaks Experimental College also takes small groups to award shows like the Directors Guild Award Show, he Producers Guild Awards, the Writers Guild Awards, and the Emmys. It has held screenwriting events at many Hollywood Studios, including Sony, MGM, FOX, Universal and Paramount. www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com {http://www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com} {http://www.WritersChannel.net} The Writers Channel includes a Mentor Program; Screenwriting Groups; Pitch Hollywood Executives, Agents and Movie Producers; Writing classes; Resource Center; Audio Interviews; Articles on classic movies; member contributed journals; and Creative Exercises. www.WritersChannel.net {http://www.WritersChannel.net} Aug 8th BATMAN BEGINS Richard Michaels Stefanik's Megahit Movie Chat . 5PM PDT Aug 8th KINSEY Modern Classics Chat with Lesley Bracker 6PM PDT Sept 5th CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Richard Michaels Stefanik's Megahit Movie Chat . 6PM PDT * The Megahit Movies Book* The new 500+ page edition analyzes *The Megahit Movies*, those films which have generated more than $250 million in North American Box Office receipts. It presents principles of story construction that can be used to develop popular movies by providing an analysis of cinematic techniques. It also offers stimulating ideas that can be helpful in the creative process. The book is designed for writers, directors and producers who want to create commercially successful films. The fundamentals of dramatic structure, the human emotions, and the construction of humorous characters and situations are explained, with examples drawn from some of the most popular motion pictures Hollywood has ever produced. The Foreword to the book is written by Christopher Lockhart, Executive Story Editor, International Creative Management (ICM), in which he discusses what Producers, Agents and Studios are lookig for when reading scripts. This book discusses the recent megahit-blockbuster movies such as SPIDER-MAN, SHREK, HARRY POTTER, BRUCE ALMIGHTY, MATRIX TRILOGY, FINDING NEMO, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and THE LORD OF THE RINGS. *Click here to Purchase The Megahit Movies Book* {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/ordermeg.htm} *RMS Story & Screenplay Consultations* *A personal consultation on your original screenplay!* Once you purchase this package, you will be permitted to submit a 120 page original screenplay. Between 3 to 5 pages of written comments about the screenplay will be emailed to you within 14 days after the receipt of the script by U.S. Priority Mail. Also included is *The Megahit Movies Book* 500+ pages of information about the structure of popular films. Once you have read my comments, I will schedule a one-hour chat session to further discuss your script. Start developing your script into a feature screenplay that can be made into a popular Hollywood movie! *Click here for Story & Screenplay Consultations* {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/ScriptConsult.htm} {http://www.writersstore.com} **Richard Michaels Stefanik RMS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY rms(a)TheMegahitMovies.com www.TheMegahitMovies.com {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com} ** -- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to <a HREF="mailto:rms@TheMegahitMovies.com">rms(a)TheMegahitMovies.com</a> with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line of the message. -- Powered by PHPlist, www.phplist.com --

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Filmfestivals.com weekly newsletter N° 235
by newsletter＠films-festivals.com 30 Jul '05

30 Jul '05

FILMFESTIVALS.COM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER N° 235: July 31 - August 5, 2005 Search tips for our website at the bottom Subscribe and unsubscribe options at bottom Contact our editor: mailto:editor@filmfestivals.com Advertise on the site or newsletter: mailto:bruno@filmfestivals.com ________________________________________________________ NEWS FROM FESTIVALS * Tribeca/Amazon Screening room 2nd edition * Mobile Entertainment Summit in action * Hype Fest in action * 3rd Annual Surf Theatre Film Festival * The New Montreal FilmFest recognised by FIAPF * Indiefest kicks off * Atlantic City Fest reveils special events program http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/festivalsnews.shtml ______________________________________________________________ NEW SERVICES LAUNCHED DURING CANNES Filmfestivals successfully launched 2 new services during Cannes: - FilmFestivalsTV: an innovative VideoBLOG at http://www.filmfestivalstv.com/ This type of collaborative professionnal blog will soon become the must for major festivals. 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Delray Beach, also an exquisite and unique surfing destination spot, will offer filmmakers a fun, warm, beautiful place to meet, mingle and party. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere will be a breath of fresh air to any filmmaker who has been busy producing or promoting their film Calling for entries: December 1, 2005 http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/delray.shtml 3) ECOARTS FILM FESTIVAL July 29-31 2005 marks first EcoArts Film festival (EAFF) to showcase films from Northern Marianas and throughout the Pacific and Oceania promoting awareness of tropical, island environments. Cash prizes. Contact Galvin Deleon Guerrero.galvin(a)itecnmi.com. Telephone (670)233 6296. http://www.filmfestivalspro.com/bulletin/05/july/ecoarts.shtml 4) 26th OPORTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL February 24th till March 4th The Oporto International Film Festival, now going to its 26th edition, specializes in fantasy and science-fiction films in its Official Competitive section. 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Key Themes Posted for International Film Festival Summit 2005
by International Film Festival Summit 27 Jul '05

27 Jul '05

KEY THEMES POSTED AND ONGOING CALL FOR SPEAKER PROPOSALS Taking Place December 5-6, 2005 in New York City To see the Agenda Click Here (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=yu6xtnbab.0.fmmztnbab.4ooldzn6.3339&p=http%3A%2F%2F…) We're inviting the most accomplished experts and practitioners to share their expertise with a high- level audience of executives eager to launch or expand their own festival initiatives. We're seeking session proposals that describe real world experiences, discuss trends and issues in-depth, describe up-to-date research and development, or outline best practices as an integral part of a successful strategy in the film festival industry. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2nd Annual International Film Festival Summit If you missed the first Inaugural Film Festival Summit, be sure to join us this year for the Industry event of the year! To see the Agenda Click Here (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=yu6xtnbab.0.fmmztnbab.4ooldzn6.3339&p=http%3A%2F%2F…) This will be the largest ever gathering of professionals from the film festival industry. This is not a place to watch films or meet with filmmakers, but a place to dialogue with your peers, share insights and gain knowledge that will help you grow your film festival and keep it thriving. Discover the latest trends in: * How to Maximize Sponsorships * Alternative Festival Revenue Models * Streamline Festival Operations * Film Festival Programming From A to Z * Leverage Cutting Edge Technology * Acquisitions and Distribution Who Attends? * Film Festival Founders,Directors,Programmers * Technology Companies * Economic Development Councils * Aquisition Professionals * Sponsors Of Film Festivals * Suppliers to Film Festivals * Marketing Executives * Entertainment Organizations * Travel Related Companies * Media & Press Contact Us: 917-655-0818 Click Here For More Information - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=yu6xtnbab.0.jildc8n6.4ooldzn6.3339&p=http%3A%2F%2Fw… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Participation Opportunities ------------------------------------------------------------ Speaking Opportunities We're inviting the most accomplished experts and practitioners to share their expertise with a high- level audience of executives eager to launch or expand their own festival initiatives. We're seeking session proposals that describe real world experiences, discuss trends and issues in-depth, describe up-to-date research and development, or outline best practices as an integral part of a successful strategy in the film festival industry. Speakers Submit Here - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=yu6xtnbab.0.6xpwu9aab.4ooldzn6.3339&p=http%3A%2F%2F… --- Sponsorship Opportunities Why sponsor the IFFS? Each year there are over 800 official film festivals held world wide. Unofficially there are over 1,900 film festivals world wide. Of the 800 official festivals 250 have emerged in the last 5 years. The film festival market represents a massive branding, marketing, and business development tool for companies wanting to reach consumers. For companies that provide products and services used by film festivals and festival attendees this is your opportunity to form strategic partnerships and develop new customers in order to generate new revenue sources. Sponsorship Opportunities - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=yu6xtnbab.0.4xpwu9aab.4ooldzn6.3339&p=http%3A%2F%2F… --- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IFFS ------------------------------------------------------------ email: info(a)etaexpo.com phone: 917.655.0818 web: http://www.filmfestivalsummit.com Forward email http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1011233438175&ea=cannes56@films… This email was sent to cannes56(a)filmstudio.rwth-aachen.de, by info(a)etaexpo.com Update Profile/Email Address http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=oo&m=1011233438175&ea=cannes56@filmst… Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe(TM) http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&m=1011233438175&ea=cannes56@filmst… Privacy Policy: http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp Powered by Constant Contact(R) www.constantcontact.com IFFS | 356 W. 58th Street | New York | NY | 10001

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STEFANIK on BATMAN BEGINS at The Writer's Channel Aug. 1st
by rms＠TheMegahitMovies.com 26 Jul '05

26 Jul '05

{http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com} **Hollywood Story Design Workshop Saturday September 10, 2005 Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel ** 9:00-10:00 Story Design for Creating Popular Movies 10:00-11:00 Designing Exciting-Unpredictable Stories 11:00-12:00 Creating Humorous Characters & Scenes 12:00-1:00 Lunch Break and Networking 1:00-2:00 How to Pitch a Script: Gary Shusett, Sherwood Oaks College 2:00-3:00 Getting Representation: Paul Levine, Entertainment Lawyer 3:00-4:00 Agent-Writer Relationship: Ken Sherman, Literary Agent 4:00-5:00 Manager-Writer Relationship: Alex Ross, Manager-Producer 5:00-6:00 Hollywood Screenwriting Business Panel with Agents & Producers 7:00-12:00 Hollywood Networking Party with Movie Agents and Producers More agents, managers and producers have been invited and will be listed when confirmed. Schedule a Personal Story Consultation--Only TEN (10) Sessions Available Consultation Sessions: 12:00-5:00pm -- Each Session lasts for thirty (30) minutes This is a chance for a screenwriter to have a one-on-one story consultation with Richard Michaels Stefanik. A writer would email him a story synopsis before the workshop which will then be discussed in detail during the thirty minute session. **Register Now! Enrollment Limited to Only 25 Writers! www.TheMegahitMovies.com/register0910.htm {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/register0910.htm} ** {http://www.SherwoodOaksCollege.com/events.html} **UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Monday September 12, 2005 ** **A day of panels of Producers and Development Executives** At Sherwood Oaks emerging writers can meet and chat with major producers, writers, agents, directors and actors. And the best part is that for nearly all of the situations we set up, the guests are willing to accept material directly from our small group of writers, whether they have representation or not. Sherwood Oaks Experimental College specializes in organizing screenwriting events which gives writers access to the top agents, producers and studio executives in Hollywood. It brings in industry players to personally meet with writers and keeps the groups small to allow the writers to interact with each and every guest. In 2005 James Cameron, Kevin Costner, David Duchovney, Morgan Freeman, Michael London, Gary Marshall, Hillary Swank, David Mamet and many others have appeared. Sherwood Oaks Experimental College also takes small groups to award shows like the Directors Guild Award Show, he Producers Guild Awards, the Writers Guild Awards, and the Emmys. It has held screenwriting events at many Hollywood Studios, including Sony, MGM, FOX, Universal and Paramount. {http://www.WritersChannel.net} The Writers Channel includes a Mentor Program; Screenwriting Groups; Pitch Hollywood Executives, Agents and Movie Producers; Writing classes; Resource Center; Audio Interviews; Articles on classic movies; member contributed journals; and Creative Exercises. Aug 1st BATMAN BEGINS Richard Michaels Stefanik's Megahit Movie Chat. 6PM PDT Aug 8th KINSEY Modern Classics Chat with Lesley Bracker 6PM PDT Sept 5th CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Richard Michaels Stefanik's Megahit Movie Chat. 6PM PDT * The Megahit Movies Book* The new 500+ page edition analyzes *The Megahit Movies*, those films which have generated more than $250 million in North American Box Office receipts. It presents principles of story construction that can be used to develop popular movies by providing an analysis of cinematic techniques. It also offers stimulating ideas that can be helpful in the creative process. The book is designed for writers, directors and producers who want to create commercially successful films. The fundamentals of dramatic structure, the human emotions, and the construction of humorous characters and situations are explained, with examples drawn from some of the most popular motion pictures Hollywood has ever produced. The Foreword to the book is written by Christopher Lockhart, Executive Story Editor, International Creative Management (ICM), in which he discusses what Producers, Agents and Studios are lookig for when reading scripts. This book discusses the recent megahit-blockbuster movies such as SPIDER-MAN, SHREK, HARRY POTTER, BRUCE ALMIGHTY, MATRIX TRILOGY, FINDING NEMO, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and THE LORD OF THE RINGS. *Click here to Purchase The Megahit Movies Book* {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/ordermeg.htm} *RMS Story & Screenplay Consultations* *A personal consultation on your original screenplay!* Once you purchase this package, you will be permitted to submit a 120 page original screenplay. Between 3 to 5 pages of written comments about the screenplay will be emailed to you within 14 days after the receipt of the script by U.S. Priority Mail. Also included is *The Megahit Movies Book* 500+ pages of information about the structure of popular films. Once you have read my comments, I will schedule a one-hour chat session to further discuss your script. Start developing your script into a feature screenplay that can be made into a popular Hollywood movie! *Click here for Story & Screenplay Consultations* {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com/ScriptConsult.htm} {http://www.writersstore.com} **Richard Michaels Stefanik RMS PRODUCTIONS COMPANY rms(a)TheMegahitMovies.com www.TheMegahitMovies.com {http://www.TheMegahitMovies.com} ** -- To unsubscribe from this list send an email to <a HREF="mailto:rms@TheMegahitMovies.com">rms(a)TheMegahitMovies.com</a> with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line of the message. -- Powered by PHPlist, www.phplist.com --

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PROPOSAL OF PRESTIGIOUS INDIAN ANIMATION PROJECT
by GMMEL 26 Jul '05

26 Jul '05

We are pleased to propose a project, which is for the first time ventured in Animation form an Indian origin story, a film on a legacy who is a creator and a representative of Indian culture and heritage, a historic character of Indian Mythology, almighty lord "KRISHNA". Krishna, a revolutionary personality, a fascinating character, an exceptional Aura of man kind having billions of followers and devotees globally. This is a Musical Feature Film telling story of Krishna in an Animated form. THE PROJECT : Title : "KRISHNA" Genre : Animation Feature on a Indian Mythology - Character "Lord Krishna" Format : 35 M.M. Cinemascope and other Digital Formats. Duration : 90 Minutes. Producers : Sethia Audio Video Pvt Ltd. Release : December 2005 Project Status : The Animation and graphics work of the films is complete, post production work is on and the promotional material is ready. Flyer is attached herewith. Available Rights : India and Overseas Theatrical rights, Overseas Home Video, Satellite Rights, Terrestrial television, ( Free & Pay T.V, DTH, DBS, ) Pay Per View, Video On Demand, Airborne Sea Surface, Broadband, New Media, Music Rights, Merchandizing, Publicity and promotional Sponsorship, Media Partnership Etc. We are looking forward to get associated to esteem organisation like yours and it will be our pleasure receiving your valued inquiry, queries if any, which will receive our very best and prompt attention at all times. Best Regards For Fusion Films Inc. Attorney ------------------------------------------------------------- Fusion Films Inc. ( Member of Giriraj Group ) 45,46 Land Mark, Above Landmark Rest, New Link Road, Malad ( W ) Mumbai - 400064 India Contact : 0091 - 22 - 56291789 Mobile : 0091 - (0) 9322667930 0091 - (0) 9820667785 eFax number is 001 (678) 550-2444! info(a)giriraj.net fusionfilmsinc(a)gmail.com rajesh.giriraj(a)gmail.com URL : www.giriraj.net & www.giriraj.net/prod.html -------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: The information in this message may be privileged. If you have received it by mistake please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete the message from your system. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Any information in this message that does not relate to official business shall be understood to be neither given nor endorsed by the Company.

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