Free Screening

SCRP Alum Jessica Turner Reports:

I'm working with the feature film Night Catches Us starring Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker) and Kerry Washington (Ray). The film was shot in Philadelphia and written & directed by local Tanya Hamilton - it'll be released by Magnolia Pictures on December 3rd.

We want to invite the faculty, staff and students of Drexel's Screenwriting, Film and Television programs to attend a screening of the feature at the Philadelphia Film Festival. It will be shown Friday, October 22nd at 7:30pm and Saturday, October 23rd at 12:30pm.

You can find more info on the screenings at the Film Festival site: http://philadelphia.bside.com/2010/films/nightcatchesus_filmadelphia2010

To see a trailer and learn more about the feature, please go to www.nightcatchesus.com

Please let everyone know about this screening - it's a locally shot film with a grassroots publicity campaign that's taking off. It's a great example of what you can accomplish while filming in Philly, as well as what a Drexel student can expect to have the opportunity to work on upon graduating!

Thanks,

Jess

Guest Speaker Re-scheduled

Rick Dorfman from Rain Management has had to cancel his guest speaking engagement scheduled for 11AM this morning. He has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 12^th at 11AM in Matheson 405.

Pitching Event

Our own David Greenberg will be one of the judges at this very informative event.

http://film.org/film/events/index.cfm?eventID=1221

The event represents the good, the bad and the ugly of what it means to pitch, forcing both participants and casual viewers to re-examine, re-focus and re-fine their notions of and approach to pitching.

PhillyPitch 2010! Auditions

Event Date
10/9/2010

Description

WHAT:
You have a few minutes to present your screenplay and win a spot for PhillyPitch! 2010. The audition will ensure a great learning experience for pitchers and a very entertaining "Shoot in Philadelphia " audience event.

WHEN:
Saturday, October 9, 2010 1-4pm

WHERE:
Mike Lemon Casting
413 N. 7th Street, Ste. 602
Philadelphia, PA 19123

COST: **FREE**

RSVP: email SIP@film.org

SAVE THE DATE!
November 14th at Sun Center Studios
A special afternoon of FREE events culminating with a press conference to announce 2010 SIP winners! More details available soon!

NOTE: You must audition to be considered for pitching at the SIP PhillyPitch! 2010. Reservations are required for this event.

Contact Email
SIP@film.org

Deadline Day!

Today is the end of week 2, so that means there's a deadline for everybody taking a workshop or senior project class.

New guys-- I need your blog address.

Old(?) guys-- first drafts are due.

5:00 PM

Meet a Real Life Talent Manager

The EAM Program has confirmed guest Rick Dorfman (Rain Management) for Thursday, October 7th to speak to EAM freshmen. The class meets 11AM-12:20PM in Matheson 405.

SCRP students are welcome to attend this class and get a chance to hear how managers work from one of the best in the business. I strongly suggest you check it out.

You can find out more about Rain Management Group and their clients by checking out their website:

Rain Management Group

Fall Workshop Announcements

I want to inform you of the first class meeting, which is scheduled for next MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 10:00 AM, in the small screening room, UCross #030. During the first meeting of the term, you are expected to pitch the story ideas you'll be working on for the next two terms. Please come to class with an idea you've thought about, to avoid wasting everyone's time. Those of you starting the cycle will pitch your ideas, get a little feedback, and get your marching orders. I will be holding everyone to a strict 5 minute time limit so we can get everyone taken care of.

We will also hear from students who are halfway through with their projects about their progress, so come prepared to talk.

Also, during the first meeting, I will do my best to answer all the questions you have about the class. However, here are couple of the most common questions and answers about the class:

Do we meet regularly? We will meet as a group approximately once a month. Between those times, you are free to meet with your individual instructors as much as you want.

What if I'm on co-op? Let me know you won't be able to make the first meeting.

How many pitches do I need for the first week? Just one. PItch what you want to write.

Who is my instructor? After you pitch your stories, I will assign students to the available SCRP instructors based on mutually beneficial areas of interest. You can expect some administrative shuffling during the first two weeks of class. If you're in the second term of the cycle, your instructor will be the same as your first term instructor.

Who do we talk to if we have other questions? Me. Just hit the reply key if it can't wait until Monday.

I know someone who wants to take the class, but the sections were filled. Have them e-mail me, and forward this e-mail to them so they can come tot he first class.

Clear and simple, right? Right. See everyone on Monday.

Intern with the original comedy barbarian - Conan!

Looking for an internship? Think you're funny enough? Here's the link:

http://teamcoco.com/blog/conan-is-now-accepting-internship-applications/

Tell 'em I sent you.