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WIFI Event: Is Your Chain of Title Missing a Link?
Wednseday, July 9 @ 7 PM
Offices of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLC
Women In Film International (WIFI) committee welcomes fellow WIFI member PATRICIA V. MAYER, Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, to give a presentation on "Is Your Chain of Title Missing a Link? Legal Issues In Purchasing Literary Properties (Chilling Tales of Horror From US, The UK and Elsewhere)".
Patricia V. Mayer is a partner and Co-Chair of the Entertainment & New Media practice at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP. Specializing in entertainment law, Patty represents major studios, independent financiers, producers and distributors of all media in the development, production, financing and distribution of motion pictures, television movies and series, music, home video, published works and interactive projects.
Come join us for this unique event to learn about securing your Chain of Title for Literary properties. Patty will present an overview to navigate the legal perils. Learn how to make sure your Chain of Title is acceptable to a distributor in order to sell your film. Get the answers on how to correct your Chain of Title if the distributor rejects the film. Understand the solutions different countries needs to secure Chain of Title.
7:00PM NETWORKING
7:30PM LECTURE/PANEL
8:30PM NETWORKING
Light refreshments will be served
COST: WIF members $10.00, Non-members $15.00 (Cash or Check ONLY)
RSVP: send your reservation request to WIFI@wif.org. Please include your name plus the number of guests in the "subject" line of the email
Additional Info: 1 hour of MCLE credit is available
Event Produced by WIFI Co-Chair Ruby Lopez, WIFI Member Patricia V. Mayer
Where & When
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLC (MS&K)
11377 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064
(Free Parking in the building)
July 9, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
MALIBU NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Special Guest: Jewel Diamond Taylor, Motivational Speaker
Friday, July 11 2008 @ 8 AM
In 1986, JEWEL DIAMOND TAYLOR began her speaking career in California and has grown on the national circuit. She is an author, training consultant, lecturer, T.V. & radio personality and poetess. Audiences inspired by her powerful messages include corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, spiritual and community based organizations. Jewel is the founder of a personal development organization called WOMEN ON THE GROW, which provides seminars and retreats for life enrichment, motivation and success skill. Her presentations meet the needs of women, men and youth.
COST: $10 members $15 non-members, cash at the door.
RSVP: Candace Bowen 310.457.8664 candace@malibuonline.com
Event co-chairs: Lauren Karl, Joy Schechter, Lucia Peele & Jeannette Scovill.
Where & When
Malibu Chart House Restaurant
18412 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA
July 11, 2008
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Women In Film Malibu Golf Classic
Saturday, July 12 @ 12 PM
Malibu Country Club
The Malibu Golf Classic, one of Women In Film's best-known and most popular events, takes place every summer at the Malibu Country Club. A relaxing, informal day of golf, clinics and contests for prizes followed by cocktails, a reception dinner and an auction, the Malibu Golf Classic gives members and guests a chance to network with fellow WIF members and other industry professionals and tee up alongside Gary Sinise or Samuel L. Jackson.Players of all levels are invited to participate.
What started as a golf game between members in 1998 has become a well-established industry event, where players and sponsors contribute thousands of dollars to WIF's ever-growing slate of programs, workshops, scholarships and grants.
But in spite of its growth, the Malibu Golf Classic has retained much of it's original low-key beach-town aura where celebrities such as actor Edward James Olmos, The Unit and 24's Dennis Haysbert, The West Wing's Martin Sheen, Carl Weathers, The Brady Bunch Movie and Charlie's Angels director Betty Thomas, actress Jane Seymour and singer Shari Belafonte mix it up with fellow golfers and enjoy the spirit of friendly competition.
COST: WIF members $175, non-members $225
RSVP: Candace Bowen 310.457.8664 candace@malibuonline.com
CORPORATE AND SPONSOR PACKAGES AVAILABLE
PLAYERS SLOTS ARE STILL OPEN
Click here for full details on the Malibu Golf Classic
Independent Film Series
Featuring "Swimming in Auschwitz" by director Jon Kean
Wednesday, July 16 2008 @ 6:30 PM
PLEASE NOTE! AS OF JULY 2008, THE INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES WILL BE HELD ON THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE FOLLOWING NEW LOCATION:
THE EASTMAN KODAK SCREENING ROOM
6700 SANTA MONICA BLVD. (corner of Las Palmas)
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90038
SWIMMING IN AUSCHWITZ
Six Jewish women, from different countries and different backgrounds, found themselves deported to the notorious concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, during the Holocaust. This film attempts to chronicle that experience through those same female eyes. While subject to the same physical hardships as men, these women do not dwell on that. Instead, they speak of camp families and faith, uplifting one another while trying to remain human. It was this path of spiritual resistance that, while not responsible for their direct survival, led to their ability to survive with healthy minds and spirits despite the constant barrage of their surroundings. Swimming in Auschwitz gives us a perspective of the camp, its surroundings and the Holocaust that we need to understand and remember, so that we never forget.
Reception at 6:30PM
Screening at 7:00PM
COST: None. This event is open to WIF members only.
RSVP: Candace Bowen 310.457.8664 candace@malibuonline.com
Where & When
The Eastman Kodak Screening Room
6700 Santa Monica Blvd. (corner of Las Palmas)
Hollywood, CA 90038
July 16, 2008
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WIFI Committee Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, July 16 @ 7:00 PM
WIF Office, Beverly Hills
Under the guidance of Co-Chairs Ruby Lopez and Arati Misro, and Advisory Chairs Tobie Loomis and Gabrielle Kelly, the WIF International Committee is committed to fostering an interactive and cultural bond with other countries by discovering, promoting and supporting the ideas and efforts of entertainment professionals (especially women) throughout the world.
All members are welcome to attend and learn more about who we are and what we do.
Goals include developing programs and events such as industry panels on co-production; screenings in association with consulates and film boards; and participation in international film festivals.
COST: None.
RSVP: Please email WIFI@wif.org
Where & When
Women In Film office
8857 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 201
Beverly Hills, California 90211
July 16, 2008
7:00PM-9:00PM
Beverly Hills Networking Breakfast
With special guest Michael Lombardo, President, Programming Group and West Coast Operations, HBO
Friday, July 18 @ 8 AM
Sinigual Restaurant, Beverly Hills
MICHAEL LOMBARDO is president, Programming Group and West Coast Operations, for Home Box Office. He is responsible for the HBO Films, HBO Sports, HBO Documentaries & Family and HBO Entertainment programming areas as well as Program Planning and the West Coast Business Affairs, Legal and Production departments. He was named to this position in June 2007.
Formerly, Lombardo was executive vice president, Business Affairs, Production and Programming Operations, a position he held since January 2003. In this capacity, he was responsible for the negotiation and administration of talent, production and license agreements for HBO original programming as well as overseeing the network's West Coast Production and Legal departments and the Programming Operations area, which includes original programming operations, administration and budgeting.
In September 1986, Lombardo joined HBO's Los Angeles office as director, Business Affairs, West Coast, involved in negotiations for HBO Pictures as well as original programming. He was named vice president of Business Affairs, West Coast in June 1987 and became vice president, Business Affairs and Production, West Coast Original Programming in October 1995. In May 1999, he was made senior vice president, Business Affairs and Production, West Coast.
COST: $20 for WIF Members; $35 for non-members
RSVP: Email events@wif.org
PARKING: First 2 hours free at 9510 Brighton Way, one block north of Wilshire (just off Rodeo).
Where & When
Sinigual Restaurant
(Previously the El Torito Grill)
9595 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
July 18, 2008
8:00AM-10:00AM
Writers Group
Sunday, July 20 @ 10:00 AM
The Feinstein Studio, Studio City
The Writers Group workshop is for writers to hear their work read aloud and to get feedback. We are very fortunate to have actors attending our group regularly for the sole purpose of reading our pages for us! Interested actors are always welcome--no need to RSVP!!
If you would like your pages read, please send Laura Grant the "working title" of the screenplay, teleplay, short, etc., and the number of pages (15 pp maximum) you plan to bring. If the pages fall within the script, please bring a short synopsis (one paragraph) with you to the meeting to put your pages in context. Also, please bring enough copies for EACH of the characters in your piece plus one copy for a NARRATOR (extra copies are NOT necessary).
RSVP is necessary ONLY if you would like your pages read.
*Please note that we request NEW MEMBERS attend at least TWO meetings before bringing material to be read.
COST: Free for WIF Members
RSVP: not necessary. Email Laura Grant for more information
Where & When
Feinstein Studio
13273 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA
July 20, 2008
10:00AM-12:30PM
The Writers Group meets every third Sunday of the month (except for holidays and other special circumstances)
Master Class: How to Navigate the Choppy Waters of Life from a Legal, Business and Financial Standpoint
Monday, July 21 @ 7:00 PM
Stella Adler Theater, Hollywood
With Special Guests:
ROBERT LESHNER - Chairman and CEO of Robert Leshner and Associates, Inc., a private registered investment advisor
Mr. Leshner is currently Chairman and CEO of Robert Leshner and Associates, Inc., a private registered investment advisor. Through another firm, RHL Consulting, Mr. Leshner does consulting work with a number of companies and individuals in all phases of the financial services industry.
LEE KEELE - Feature Literary Agent at The Gersh Agency
Graduating from SMU in Texas with degrees in Economics, French and Art History, Lee Keele went on to New York City working at the Plaza Hotel before following her passion of all things related to movie making and took the plunge moving to Los Angeles. There, she started working at the Gersh Agency in Beverly Hills for a Book Agent and was promoted to a Feature Literary Agent where she has been for over 13 years.
LEIGH S. LESHNER, ESQ - Attorney concentrating in entertainment and business law
A solo practitioner based in Sherman Oaks, Leigh Leshner's law practice is primarily transactional entertainment, business law and business formations. She brings hands-on business and entertainment experience to her practice. Immediately prior to becoming an attorney, Leshner was an independent producer. She has had extensive first hand experience in the entertainment industry-experience that she uses in her entertainment and business law practice. Leshner founded Venture Entertainment Group, Inc., a film, television and video production company in January of 1991.
COST: Free for WIF Members; $15 for non-members
RSVP: Email Linda Weitzler
Where & When
The Stella Adler Theatre
6773 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood
(One block east of the Kodak)
July 21, 2008
7:00PM-9:00PM
Parking available at the Hollywood & Highland structure for $2 with validation from the Stella Adler Theater
Speaker Series
With special guest Walter Mirisch
Wednesday, July 23 @ 6 PM
Nonna of Italy, West Hollywood
PLEASE NOTE! AS OF JULY 2008, THE SPEAKER SERIES WILL BE HELD AT A NEW LOCATION:
Nonna of Italy
9255 West Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310.270.4455
Producer WALTER MIRISCH learned the film business from the true business end; he was trained to be a movie-theatre manager by a large film exhibition chain. After World War 2, Mirisch entered production with the low-budget Bomba the Jungle Boy series for Monogram. Threadbare but profitable, the Bomba's enabled Mirisch to attain a more prestigious post as executive producer of Monogram's A-division, Allied Artists. In 1957, he formed the Mirisch Corporation with siblings Harold and Marvin Mirisch. After getting its feet wet with medium-scale westerns, the Mirisch company aligned itself with United Artists. By agreeing to give such directors as Billy Wilder, Robert Wise and John Sturges the artistic freedom denied them by the major studios, the Mirisches were able to turn out a string of moneymakers, including Some Like It Hot (1959), The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), and the Oscar winners The Apartment (1960), West Side Story (1961) and In the Heat of the Night (1967). In addition to collecting numerous Oscar statuettes, Walter Mirisch was also president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1973 through 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide.
COST: $20.00 WIF members; $30.00 Info List members; $35.00 Non-members
RSVP: email events@wif.org
Where & When
Nonna of Italy
9255 West Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Parking immediately adjacent to the building $5.00
˝ price drink specials (food included in your admission)
July 23, 2008
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Page-to-Screen Workshop
Discussing "Giant" by Edna Ferber
Monday, August 18 @ 7:00PM
WIF Office, Beverly Hills
This month's case study is Giant, the Edna Ferber classic, published in 1952. Edna Ferber's classic story of a Texas family's rise to the pinnacle of society in the early days of oil wildcatting was the basis of the 1956 drama film directed by George Stevens. The script was adapted by Fred Guiol and Ivan Moffat. It stars Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker, Jane Withers, Chill Wills, Mercedes McCambridge, Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo, Rod Taylor and Earl Holliman.
In 2005, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
Read the book, see the movie and come to the workshop prepared to discuss what worked in the adaptation process and what didn't. A light dinner and drinks will be served.
COST: $10 for WIF members; $20 for non-members
RSVP: Email Linda Weitzler
Where & When
WIF Office
8857 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 201
Beverly Hills, California 90211
August 18, 2008
7:00PM-9:00PM
Facilitated by Monte Merrick, a UCLA Extension screenwriting instructor, the Page-to-Screen workshop focuses on the process of adapting books for the screen. By examining well-known film adaptations, we discuss how filmmakers retain the essence of the original work while creating their own unique cinematic vision. This is a great workshop for anyone interested in adapting material for the screen.
WIF NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
WIFI Call For Entries
"A Night to Celebrate: Short Films by Indigenous People of the Americas"
ATTENTION INDIGENOUS FILMMAKERS OF THE AMERICAS! Women in Film International Committee is accepting short film submissions for its upcoming event, "A Night to Celebrate: Short Films by Indigenous People of the Americas" being held at Barnsdall Gallery Theater on Saturday, September 20th, 2008. This exciting night will be the first of its kind for the indigenous communities in Los Angeles, and is sure to draw a large and diverse crowd.
Submission Information:
Filmmaker Diversity: The film can be about any topic, but at least one member of the production team (writer, director, actor, producer, cinematographer, etc.) must be of indigenous descent. This includes all native tribes from North America to Central and South America.
Film length: Minimum 1 minute / Maximum 30 minutes
Please do not send films that are longer than 30 minutes!
Submission format: DVD, Region 1 ONLY
Language: All entries must be either in English or contain English subtitles. Non-English entries submitted without subtitles or with supplementary printed translations will be automatically disqualified.
Deadline: All submissions must be received (not just postmarked) by July 31st, 2008. Late entries will not be accepted.
We will be notifying all accepted films by August 20th, 2008.
For more information and an application please Email NativeShortsLA@yahoo.com, or call 310-362-2695.
Please send films and applications to:
WIFI-IPA Shorts Festival c/o JAF
9006 Wilshire Blvd.#73
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
WIF INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Every year, WIF works with the Fulfillment Fund, whose mission is to help promising, yet educationally underserved and economically disadvantaged students achieve higher education. WIF is currently accepting applications from companies who would like to hire Fulfillment Fund Interns for the summer. Please see their website for full details on the internship program requirements http://www.fulfillment.org or call Linda Weitzler for more details at (310) 657-5144.
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WIF CALL FOR JOB LISTINGS
Women In Film is proud to provide a listing of job openings for WIF Members only. Job listings are submitted via our extensive network of partner organizations and friends in the entertainment industry. Job listings will be sent out to WIF Members ONLY on a weekly basis every Thursday.
We encourage casting professionals to submit ACTING JOBS as well! Please submit job openings to Einat Temkin, Membership Administrator or call (310) 657-5144 for more details.
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2009 PSA APPLICATION DEADLINES
The Women In Film Public Service Announcement Production Program is now accepting submissions from registered 501(c)(3) charities working with women and/or children for the 2009 pro bono PSAs. Please visit the WIF PSA webpage for full info. You can download the submission guidelines and application form HERE.
All charities must be based in Los Angeles or have an L.A. office.
Deadline for submissions: Friday, July 11, 2008
Email psa@wif.org for information or call
WIF (310) 657-5144
OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS
MMPA Diversity Awards
The Multicultural Motion Picture Association, in its 16th year of celebrating diverse stories, ideas, and perspectives by way of the annual Hollywood Diversity Awards, is currently accepting nominations for the 16th annual Diversity Awards to be held this fall in Los Angeles. The submissions covering a wide range of artistic, social and technical achievement and subject matter, are open to eligible candidates and projects in the entertainment industry. The nominations are open to all entertainment industry professionals, creative works or projects, artists or technical personnel, feature or independent film, as well as all film and television talent, behind or in front of the camera. Nominations are open to individuals or projects which have brought thought provoking, creative, inspiring, informative or note worthy issues or subject matter to the fore, that enhance diversity or diverse perspectives in the creative field.
Deadline for submissions is Friday, August 1, 2008. The 16th annual Diversity Awards will be held on Sunday, November 16th in Los Angeles. For further information and submission policy contact the MMPA office at (310)358-8300 or you may email mgreenmmpa@sbcglobal.net. |
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