Screenplay Development Inside Out - Online - Oct 27 '10

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Screenplay Development from the Inside Out
Beginning Wednesday, October 27 thru December 1, 2010

Taught by Rona Edwards & Monika Skerbelis authors of the critically acclaimed book, "I Liked It, Didn't Love It: Screenplay Development from the Inside Out."

We work in Hollywood every day. And today’s world of feature films is more complex than ever. In this course, we’ll walk you through the development steps. We’ll share what really happens when you submit your screenplay or material. You’ll learn about the players at the studios, production companies and agencies. We’ll teach you the importance of loglines, coverage, development notes, and talent lists. At the end of the course you'll have the resources you’ll need to become a successful development executive, producer, writer or director.

"Screenplay Development from the Inside Out" will begin its online workshop on October 27. the cost for this 5-week workshop is $300 and will cover such topics as:

The steps a screenplay or novel goes through when it is submitted to a studio or production company

Who the players are that sell, submit and greenlight your material

Why the logline is crucially important for sparking interest

How agents and managers work

This course is a unique opportunity to learn the ins and outs of today’s Hollywood from industry pros. During the course you’ll have one-on-one online interface with both of us. We'll offer feedback on all your assignments and best of all you can ask us anything you want about the business and we'll do our best to answer.

"Are you ready for Hollywood? Let ESE FILM WORKSHOPS ONLINE courses give you the leg up needed to become successful in Tinseltown. During our courses, you’ll have one-on-one online interface with both of us. We'll offer feedback on all your assignments and best of all you can ask us anything you want about the business and we'll do our best to answer. Our mission - to help you succeed!"
- Rona Edwards & Monika Skerbelis on ESE Film Workshops Online

ESE provides professional 4 to 6 week film courses without leaving your home. With user-friendly web access, students need only know how to "click, type, download and read." For more information or to register for ESE Film Workshops Online visit http://www.esentertainment.net

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Screenplay Development from the Inside Out

About the Authors:

Rona Edwards & Monika Skerbelis

A graduate of California Institute of the Arts, Rona Edwards was Vice President of Creative Affairs for Emmy-winning actor, John Larroquette, Emmy-winning producer, Fern Field and Oscar-winning producer, Michael Phillips. With nine movies to her credit, including Out of Sync (VH1) and The Companion (USA/SciFi), she set-up up a feature Matchmakers at Warner Bros. as well as developed the movie Blind Trust that aired on Lifetime Television. She is in production on two documentaries and has recently optioned two bestselling book series by acclaimed mystery writer, Carolyn Hart and is developing another book series subtitled “Witches Gone Wild” with Emmy-winning writer Anne Beatts. Recently, she executive produced two movies (Killer Hair and Hostile Makeover) for the Lifetime Movie Network that aired in 2009.

Monika Skerbelis has fifteen years of studio executive experience working in the story department at Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox and running the story department at Universal Pictures. She is the Artistic and Programming Director for the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival and is a producer with Edwards Skerbelis Entertainment (ESE) developing projects. She was associate producer on two movies (Killer Hair and Hostile Makeover) for the Lifetime Movie Network that aired June, 2009.

TOGETHER:
Rona Edwards and Monika Skerbelis are the authors of the book, “I Liked It, Didn’t Love It: Screenplay Development from the Inside Out.” They are the founders of ESE FILM WORKSHOPS ONLINE, offering comprehensive film courses without leaving your home and dedicated to nurturing filmmakers and screenwriting talent. Currently, they teach "Introduction to Feature Film Development" at UCLA Extension both on campus and online as well as "Story Development Process" at Riverside Community College and taught "Basic Screenwriting" on campus at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film & Media Arts. Their Web site http://www.esentertainment.net offers more information on how they can help you with your career in the entertainment industry.

http://www.esentertainment.net
E-mail: workshops@esentertainment.net

Edwards Skerbelis Entertainment (ESE)
264 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 1052
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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THERE IS STILL SPACE AVAILABLE TO SIGN UP FOR Screenplay Development from the Inside Out

Beginning Wednesday, October 27 thru December 1, 2010.

Register Now:

http://www.esentertainment.net/workshops.html

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