JanSport Online Battle of the Bands

SOURCE: Mi2N

Beginning June 1 - Sept. 30, 2008, amateur, unsigned bands are invited to submit a song, photo and bio to www.jansport.com/forecastle. In mid-October, eight finalists will be chosen by JanSport and Forecastle, and from Oct. 15 - Dec. 10, 2008, the contest will open up to online public voting. The winner will be announced at the "Halfway to Forecastle" concert in Louisville, Kentucky Jan. 2009.

The grand prize winner will have the chance to share the stage with some of the biggest names in music and play in front of thousands of fans, press and industry reps in Louisville, KY next July.

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Bluecat Screenwriting comes to New York City!

SOURCE: Bluecat MySpace Blog

THE BLUECAT SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP COMES TO NYC!

In keeping with its mission to serve the undiscovered screenwriter, the Bluecat Screenwriting Competition offers screenwriting workshops to directly support the writers of our community in a personal, focused setting.

Led by Gordy Hoffman, the BlueCat workshops focus on the written work of the writers, examining their immediate story concerns and overall screenwriting craft. All technical, commercial and artistic aspects of screenwriting are addressed.

The TEN PAGE WORKSHOP has participants submitting ten pages from an existing script or work-in-progress. We review all elements of story on display in the ten pages, along with the technical aspects of effective screenwriting as craft. All discussions eventually lead to an analysis of the entire screenplay arc. Workshop is limited to 10 and runs all day.

Both the new and experienced screenwriter can participate. We welcome all levels of experience!

Cost: $145

Sept 6th, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sept 7th, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.



Space is limited.
To register, please visit www.bluecatscreenplay.com/workshop.


Workshop Location:

Epiphany Theater Company
154 Christopher Street - Suite 2B
New York, NY 10014


Bio
Winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival for LOVE LIZA , Gordy Hoffman made his feature directorial debut with his script, A COAT OF SNOW, which world premiered at the 2005 Locarno International Film Festival. A COAT OF SNOW made its North American Premiere at the Arclight in Hollywood, going on to screen at the Milan Film Festival and the historic George Eastman House. Recently, the movie won the 2006 Domani Vision Award at VisionFest, held at the Tribeca Cinemas in NY. Gordy is the founder and judge of the BlueCat Screenplay Competition. Dedicated to develop and celebrate the undiscovered screenwriter, BlueCat provides written screenplay analysis on every script entered. He currently teaches screenwriting at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

Questions? Please email workshop@bluecatscreenplay.com