Certainly, the impetus for a great film begins with the spark of a great idea. Once eureka strikes though, it's all about the screenplay! Pixar Animation, Oliver Stone, William Goldman, Neil Labute, and WGA President Patric Verrone will headline this year's Screenwriting Expo 5, the worlds largest annual screenwriting conference. Network among the best in the business and learn ways to advance your career for over four full days, October 19-22, in heart of the industry, Los Angeles. Over $150,000 in cash, prizes, and production deals will be awarded for the Screenwriting Expo Competition and the Creative Screenwriting Open, an on-site writing tournament whose winning scene is selected by the audience at the Expo's closing ceremonies after a live performance of the finalist's scripts. Register now so you can be a part of this year's action.
Submissions for the Fall 2007-2008 season of the PBS series Independent Lens will be accepted until September 25. The series welcomes the full spectrum of film, from history to drama to animation shorts to social-issue subjects. Check out the PBS technical specs and editorial and funding guidelines. Access the official release form here.
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