Not Afraid! http://www.notafraid.com Inspired Digital Production Mon, 07 May 2012 06:59:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Inspiration – Academy screenwriters talk about the craft http://www.notafraid.com/2012/05/inspiration-academy-screenwriters-talk-about-the-craft/ http://www.notafraid.com/2012/05/inspiration-academy-screenwriters-talk-about-the-craft/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 06:59:46 +0000 Not Afraid! http://www.notafraid.com/?p=1590 Via John August and NoFilmSchool a series of videos by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences discussing the craft, joy, and frustration of screenwriting, Featuring Marc Norman, Wesley Strick, Scott Frank, Nicholas Meyer, Lawrence Kasdan, Dick Clement, Phil Alden Robinson, Callie Khouri, Billy Ray, Robin Swicord, Eric Roth, Ted Griffin, Brian Helgeland and John August.

I found these clips inspirational and humanizing. Listening to how these writers go through the same anxieties, ordeals, and self-doubt as I do, makes me feel like I’m not always doing it wrong and inspires me to keep at it.

Writer or not, every film-maker should watch these.

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Via @ryanbkoo and Filmmaker Magazine.

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Click here to view the embedded video.

For even more info go to www.prepareforbattle.com.

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This 21+ event celebrates Independent Los Angeles film makers in a monthly short film showcase. it’s $8 at the door for admission and begins at 8PM with food, drinks, socializing, and networking. The short film program begins at 9PM in a fun party like atmosphere celebrating the films and filmmakers.

It’s expected it to sell out so please be sure to arrive early. I look forward to seeing you there.

 

 

Where & When :

TONIGHT: 4/4/12 @ 8PM

El Cid (Silverlake)
4212 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles 90029

Map

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Click here to view the embedded video.

After ward you can see behind the scenes at Juan Pablo Zaramella Vimeo page.

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