ScriptBiz™Returns in 2008!
And it has a new look with an exciting new two-day focus
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This
Year's ScriptBiz™ Workshop Fees:
$105 per day or $150 for the two day program
Attention all scriptwriters with a story inside that is trying to get out: sign-up now for RIIFF’s ScriptBiz™ screenwriter’s workshop.
At this year’s ScriptBiz two day workshop on August 4-5th, Emerson screenwriting instructors Barry Brodsky, Jami Brandi and Ginger Lazarus will be teaching aspiring screenwriters what they need to know to write a great screenplay.
In addition, award winning screenwriter, producer and author of “The Savvy Screenwriter,” Susan Kouguell of Su City Pictures will discuss the fine points of writing your script and how to sell your screenplay- and yourself- without selling out.
For more information on ScriptBiz '08, call the RIIFF offices at (401) 861-4445.
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ScriptBiz is two day workshop that
explores how to hone your
creative and business skills
 Got a great idea for a movie script, but don’t know where to begin? Or have you finished that masterpiece, but no clue what to do next?
The 12th Annual Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) proudly presents ScriptBiz.08, a two day workshop that covers the nuts and bolts of being a scriptwriter. The program is broken down into two parts: introductory and advanced. The RIIFF ScriptBiz Program is designed to guide writers not only through the creative process of writing, but ways to promote a screenplay to filmmakers through effective networking with tips on how to make a compelling pitch.
ScriptBiz 2008 panels are scheduled to include award winning screenwriter and author Susan Kouguell, of Su City Pictures(“The Savvy Scriptwriter”); Director of Harvard Square Scriptwriters --New England’s oldest screenwriter’s network—Scott Anderson; local scriptwriter and filmmaker Chris Sparling of Scarred Heel Productions (An Uzi at the Alamo, Balance); and Hollywood writer/director/ producer JP Ouellette (co-producer on Garth Donovan's Everyone's Got One).
Emerson College Screenwriting Certificate Program Director Barry Brodsky, a successful scriptwriter in his own right, will facilitate the interactive and informational workshop.
Topics for ScriptBiz 2008 also include intensive training on mastering the mechanics of scriptwriting with attention to structure, plot, character and dialogue. It includes helpful information on the use of appropriate computer software and formatting to aid in the writing process. Attendees will also learn how to market, sell and get paid for their screenplays.
This year’s annual ScriptBiz takes place August 4-5th, at the Renaissance Providence Hotel, 5 Avenue of the Arts., Providence, RI. On Monday, the workshop begins at 9 a.m. and runs to 6 p.m. The fee is $105. Registration is at 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. On Tuesday, the program begins at 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The fee is $105; or $150 for both days. Refreshments will be provided both in the morning and during the noontime break giving panelists and attendees an opportunity to network and discuss scriptwriting one-on-one.
To apply to the 2008 ScriptBiz™ workshop, fill out and submit the downloadable application
below. In celebration of this year’s 12th Annual RIIFF, students, stay-at-home parents, and previous Scriptbiz™ participants may call
for a discount from the cost of the workshop's day pass.
For information, please contact Adam Short, RIIFF Producing
Director at adams@film-festival.org,
or call the Festival Office at 401/861-4445.
Sampling of The Program & Workshops
for 2008:
Day One:
TIME |
TOPIC |
TOPIC LEADER(S) |
9:00AM |
Registration Opens |
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9:15 -9:30 |
Breakfast/Networking |
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9:30 – Noon |
Writing The Script
Formatting
Software
Ideas
Structure (3 act and others)
Plot/Character
Dialogue |
|
12:00 – 1:00 |
Lunch/Networking |
|
1:00 – 1:30 |
Talk by 2007 Screenplay Competition Winner |
|
1:30 – 2:45 |
Script Reading |
|
2:45 – 3:15 |
Break/Networking |
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3:15 – 5:00 |
Marketing your script
Market it
Sell it
Get paid for it |
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5:00 – 6:00 |
Pitch Session |
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6:00pm |
Mingling…
Cocktails and conversation |
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Program
Manager 2008:
TBA
(Lunch and snacks included
in workshop fees.)
Please Note: Former ScriptBiz Participants,
Students, Faculty, RIIFF volunteers, Stay at Home Parents,
and Short Script Contestants deduct ten percent.
REFUNDS: Refunds,
minus a $50 office fee, will be available until July
15, 2008. After that date NO REFUNDS will be made. Sorry
for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.
Apply to ScriptBiz 2008
Coming Soon!
Consultants:
George T. Marshall, Adam M.K.
Short, Duncan Putney & Dana Biscotti Myskowski
Rhode Island International
Film Festival™
Mailing: P.O. Box 162, Newport, Rhode Island 02840 (United States)
Street Address: 96 Second Street, Newport, RI 02840
Office: 268 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903
Tel/Fax: (401) 861-4445 / 490-6735
info@film-festival.org
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