ScreenplayLab Calendar - Past Events

Thursday, June 12th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm PRINT YOUR FREE TICKET!
	Robin Rowe Presents COMEDY WALK 25 comedy acts 6 simultaneous shows L.A.'s best comedians
A Los Angeles Times "Best Bet". A Hollywood Today selection. COMEDY WALK is the biggest comedy walk event in the world and the largest monthly comedy show in Los Angeles. 2nd Thursday of each month.
Six Los Angeles venues near: The New Los Angeles Theatre Complex 504 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking $6 at neighborhood garages or free on street

Monday, June 2, 2008 - No Mixer Today Sign up for our mixer on May 16th instead. See below...

Sunday, June 1st, 2008, 3pm to 5:30pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Craig Mazin	Featured Speaker 4:15-5:30pm Screenwriter and blogger Craig Mazin [IMDB]. Craig is best known as a screenwriter for 'Scary Movie 3' and 'Scary Movie 4'. He's currently writing an action comedy for Jerry Bruckheimer and collaborating on a book adaptation with screenwriter Scott Frank. His Artful Writer blog on screenwriting and the workings of the WGA is a must-read for all screenwriters
Audience Participation Workshop 3-4pm Workshop Reading - 'Full On' Screenplay reading by working actors of the first 30 pages of the rock drama 'Full On' by Anzu Lawson, about a Japanese-American pop star. Based on a true story. Reading follwed by Q&A with audience. Moderated by Robin Rowe. Casting director Gabrielle Pantera.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Monday, May 26th, 5pm Memorial Day TICKETS AT COMEDYWALK.COM

Screening of the comedy THE FOOT FIST WAY with special guest Will Ferrell.

Paramount on the Lot

Monday, May 12, 9pm Tuesday, May 13, 9pm Thursday, May 15, 9pm FREE with RSVP

Screening of the SCI FI channel movie WARBIRDS with cast and filmmakers Q&A.

Wilshire Screening Room 8670 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Thursday, May 8th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm PRINT YOUR FREE TICKET!
	Robin Rowe Presents COMEDY WALK 25 comedy acts 6 simultaneous shows L.A.'s best comedians
A Los Angeles Times "Best Bet". A Hollywood Today selection. COMEDY WALK is the biggest comedy walk event in the world and the largest monthly comedy show in Los Angeles. 2nd Thursday of each month.
Six Los Angeles venues near: The New Los Angeles Theatre Complex 504 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking $6 at neighborhood garages or free on street

Sunday, May 4th, 2008, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm EVENT FULL! Sorry, you're too late...
Chris Charalambous	Featured Speaker 3-4:20pm Irish DreamTime Executive Chris Charalambous. Irish DreamTime is currently in production with "The Thomas Crown Affair 2" starring Pierce Brosnan and has many films in development. IDT is known for such movies as "The Matador" and "Laws of Attraction".
Audience Participation Workshop 4:30-5:15pm Scene Cards with Robin Rowe Scene cards are a great way to write down your story beats quickly and to keep on track when writing on a deadline. Learn how many scene cards to make and what goes on them. We'll scene card suggested story ideas from the audience.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Sunday, April 27th, 2008, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Angela Hutchinson	Audience Participation Workshop 3-4pm Pitch Clinic with Robin Rowe Open forum to practice pitching projects in front of a live audience. Selected participants test their pitch in front of our industry audience. Feedback of what they like about the pitch and suggestions for improvement. To be considered to pitch, email your logline to Robin@ScreenPlayLab.com. Comedy and upbeat drama preferred.
Featured Speaker 4:15-5:45 RPM Talent Agent Angela Hutchinson. Angela is an agent at RPM. When she spoke at ScreenPlayLab last year she had just joined the agency. She was seeking talent and one of the actors for theatrical representation was from ScreenPlayLab. Angela is not seeking actors at this time. (Due to the potential SAG strike in June, no agent is.) 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Thursday, April 10th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm FREE TICKETS!
	Downtown Los Angeles COMEDY WALK Executive Producer Robin Rowe 20+ comedy acts 6 simultaneous shows!
Great comedy performers present sneak peaks of their shows in an evening of comedy downtown. Taking comedy to the streets of Los Angeles!
Six Los Angeles venues near: Downtown Comedy Club 501 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking available for $5 at Los Angeles Garage

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008, 7:30pm to 9pm Networking at 7pm FREE with RSVP

Frank Gonzalez speaking to a packed 200-seat theater at ScreenPlayLab a year ago in 2007.

ABC Disney Writing Fellowship director Frank Gonzalez. This event was packed last year. Don't miss it! ABC Fellowship winners become paid staff writers for a year at Disney and many have gone on to become studio executives.

Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Parking in Flynt Building $2 with validation Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Thursday, Mar. 13th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm FREE TICKETS!
	Downtown Los Angeles COMEDY WALK Executive Producer Robin Rowe 30+ comedy acts 6 simultaneous venues!
Great comedy performers present sneak peaks of their shows in an evening of comedy downtown. Taking comedy to the streets of Los Angeles!
Six Los Angeles venues near: Downtown Comedy Club 501 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking available for $5 at Los Angeles Garage

Sunday, February 24th, 3pm FREE with RSVP

FREE Screening of the Oscars on the big screen on Feb. 24th. SSG presents an OSCARS Viewing Party on the BIG SCREEN in HI-DEF with D-Cinema.

Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Thursday, Feb. 14th, 2008, 8:30pm to 10pm FREE TICKETS!
	Downtown Los Angeles COMEDY WALK Executive Producer Robin Rowe 30+ comedy acts 6 simultaneous venues!
Great comedy performers present sneak peaks of their shows in an evening of comedy downtown. Taking comedy to the streets of Los Angeles!
Various Los Angeles venues near: Downtown Comedy Club 501 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California Parking available for $5 at Los Angeles Garage 530 S. Main St. (open 24 hours, others may close 9pm)

Saturday, Feb. 2nd 2008, 11pm The Serial Killers Show $5
	New Comedy Series What Color Is Your Underwear? Writer-director Robin Rowe at Sacred Fools Theater's Serial Killers show!
"It's telemarketing, Mom, not phone sex!" A group of telemarketers struggle to find joy in life at the office. In this episode, earnest part-time actress Kim takes an unusual call on her first day at the office.
The Sacred Fools Theater 660 N. Heliotrope Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90004 310-281-8337 Five stories. Five cliffhangers. Only three can continue. You decide.

Monday, Jan. 28th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm FREE with RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate with ScreenPlayLab's founders!
Mingle with upbeat industry players in all aspects of the business...writers, actors, filmmakers, managers, more. Dozens have signed agent representation or made studio and network connections on ScreenPlayLab referrals. Meet us at the secret backroom at Sharky's Mexican Grill. Inexpensive Mexican food. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Sunday, Jan. 13th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Floyd Byars	Featured Speaker (4:15-5:45) Writer-Producer Floyd Byars [IMDB]. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A. Floyd Byars (Desperately Seeking Susan, Mindwalk and Making Mr. Right) was preparing There Goes the Neighborhood when director Bob Clark (A Christmas Story) was tragically killed by a drunk driver on Pacific Highway in April. There Goes the Neighborhood was placed on hold but has since attached director Scott Marshall and executive producer Garry Marshall.
Writers Strike Workshop (3-4pm) WGA Strike Captain Erich Hoeber [IMDB] discusses strike status and much more. Whether you're a writer, actor or filmmaker, the writers strike effects you. Find out what you can do!
Erich Hoeber	Talking Points What types of projects or companies that people can work with without crossing (e.g., animation, reality, Worldwide Pants) What projects to avoid What SAG and AFTRA members can do How those who aren't WGA members can participate in the picket lines Q&A
McCadden Place Theatre 1157 N. McCadden Place Hollywood, California 66-seat theater NE of Santa Monica Blvd. and Highland Free Parking Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Thursday, Jan. 10th, 2008, 8pm to 9:30pm FREE!
	Downtown Los Angeles Comedy Walk Executive Producer Robin Rowe 30+ comedy acts at 6 simultaneous venues!
Great comedy performers present sneak peaks of their shows in an evening of comedy downtown. Taking comedy to the streets of Los Angeles!
Various Los Angeles venues near: Main & 5th Streets in Downtown Restoration District Los Angeles, California Parking available in city garages

Saturday, Dec. 22nd, 2007, 8am to 10am in the morning FREE RSVP Now!
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Meet Up at The Coffee & The Writer Coffeehouse
Time to network! If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? Chat with ScreenPlayLab co-founders Robin Rowe and Gabrielle Pantera. Mingle with writers, actors, directors, producers, managers, artists, composers and executives.
Don't forget to say hi to Argenis Pirela, ScreenPlayLab member and owner of The Coffee & The Writer coffeehouse.
The Coffee & The Writer 6767 West Sunset Blvd. at Highland Hollywood (In the 2-story shopping center across the street from the high school where John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John shot GREASE) PARKING: Free parking underneath the building Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Monday, Dec. 17th, 2007, 7pm to 9pm RSVP Now!
Robin Rowe	It's ScreenPlayLab Co-founder Robin Rowe's Birthday Party and Mixer! Another year older already? Come join in the spanking or at least pizza. Mingle with other writers, actors and filmmakers. Starts at 7pm or as soon as you can get there. Presents optional.
Robin is a writer-producer, a journalist writing for 16 publications, a film technology expert, and a former DreamWorks Animation renderfarm technologist.
Pitfire Pizza (Next to The Writers Store) 2018 Westwood Blvd. Westwood, California Free parking available on the street (check signs) Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Sunday, Dec. 9th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Brian Herskowitz	Featured Speaker (4:30-5:45pm) Artists/Media Co-op Writer-Producer Brian Herskowitz [IMDB]. Brian has many projects in development through his NY production company. Brian heads Boston University's Hollywood Internship program for Screenwriters. Brian teaches screenwriting online for UCLA Extension and was the sitcom instructor for Writer's Boot Camp. Brian was a writer on Hercules and Blossom and was associate producer for Tour of Duty.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4:15pm) Peggy in Stitches animated sitcom script by Lucy Fazely. Peggy decides to make a fancy quilt. Hank and Bobby suffer the consequences. We'll be reading two versions of the same script, followed by actors and audience feedback that answers two vital questions. What did you like? How would you make it better?
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Thursday, Nov. 29th, 2007, 7pm FREE with RSVP
Bob Barker	7:30pm Presented by SSG, join AFTRA in celebrating its 70th birthday, with special guests including TOM BERGERON (Dancing with the Stars), BOB BARKER (The Price is Right), a panel discussion on the importance of member involvement, and a special screening of the documentary AFTRA: Commitment to Action.
7:10 – 7:20pm SSG Screening Series Talent Showcase: Minister of Comedy TJ MCGEE and Ten Commandments - What if another actor did the voice of God? Participate in the new SSG Screening Series Talent Showcase! Present your material of 30 seconds up to 2 minutes. Make your own break: Stand-up comedy, Monologue, Scene, Singing, Dance, etc. Series producer Bob Nuchow.
Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Parking in Flynt Building $2 with validation

Wednesday, Nov. 7th, 2007, 8pm to 9:30pm Networking at 7:30pm FREE with RSVP
Chris Aronson	Featured Speaker (8-9:30pm) Twentieth Century Fox SVP of domestic distribution Chris Aronson. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A. Chris creates company distribution policy for the U.S. and Canadian sales divisions for movies such as THE SIMPSONS MOVIE. This is a must-see event for producers and filmmakers ready to learn the art of domestic distribution and how to work with major studio distribution.
No workshop tonight. Featured speaker only.
Los Angeles Theatre 615 S. Broadway Los Angeles (downtown historic district) Pershing Square Parking Garage is around the corner Several smaller lots within a block of the theatre Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Sunday, Nov. 4th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Karen Kirkland	Featured Speaker (4:15-5:45) Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship Director Karen Kirkand [IMDB]. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A. Karen Kirkland was the producer of the Los Angeles Film Festival from 1995 to 2001. She's produced over 100 commercials and music videos.
Pitch Clinic with Robin Rowe (3-4pm) Open forum to practice pitching your projects in front of a live audience. and hear suggestions for improvement.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Wednesday, Nov. 2nd, 2007, 2pm FREE screening with RSVP
Ernest Borgnine	Presented by SSG, premiere of Hallmark Channel's feature "A Grandpa for Christmas". A retired movie star is about to move into a retirement home when he finds himself caring for his nine-year-old granddaughter following the hospitalization of his estranged daughter. Q&A with Academy-Award winning actor Ernest Borgnine will follow the screening.
Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Parking in Flynt Building $2 with validation

Sunday, Oct. 28th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Brent Emery	Featured Speaker (4:15-5:45) Producer and Maverick Films Executive Brent Emery [IMDB]. Brent currently has in production Buried (2008) and Shoot (2008). 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A. Maverick is Madonna's production company.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenPlayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Monday, Oct. 22nd, 2007, 6pm to 9pm This event had 28 guests
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate with ScreenPlayLab's founders!
Time to network! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Need help on your next project? Need an agent? Need a mentor? Need a job? In Hollywood it all comes down to networking. If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? You buy your own drinks and food, inexpensive. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenPlayLab event

Sunday, Oct. 14th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm FREE with RSVP
Paul Guay	Featured Speaker (4:15-5:45) Liar Liar screenwriter Paul Guay [IMDB]. Paul Guay co-wrote the screenplay for Liar Liar, The Little Rascals and Heartbreakers. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. This week's reading is the martial arts comedy feature BOOK OF Z by Robin Rowe.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Monday, Oct. 8th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm FREE - This event had about 30 people
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate with ScreenplayLab's founders!
Time to network! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Need help on your next project? Need an agent? Need a mentor? Need a job? In Hollywood it all comes down to networking. If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? You buy your own drinks and food, inexpensive. $3 margaritas!
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, 2007, 7:30pm FREE screening with RSVP
	Limon: A Life Beyond Words Screening and Q&A with the film’s director MALACHI ROTH, producer CASSANDRA HESSELTINE & dancer AMARA HURWITZ. Moderated by award-winning actor, director, producer HECTOR ELIZONDO (The Princess Diaries, Runaway Bride, Pretty Woman and dancer with Limon Dance Company).
Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Parking in Flynt Building $2 with validation

Starting October 1st... Robin Rowe's Trick or Treat-ment October intensive writers group. Enroll now!

Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, 2007, 7:30pm FULL! You're too late...
	Lars ant the Real Girl Starring: Ryan Gosling, Patricia Clarkson, Emily Mortimer Written by Six Feet Under scribe Nancy Oliver, Lars and the Real Girl is a heartfelt comedy starring Academy-Award nominated Ryan Gosling as a loveable introvert who just needs to find a real girl.
Arclight Cinemas 6360 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood

Sunday, Sept. 30th, 2007, 3pm FREE workshop with RSVP

SCREENPLAYLAB AT THE WEHO BOOK FAIR FREE WORKSHOP IMPROV SCREENWRITING Sept. 30th, 3-4:30pm Fun! Exciting! Amazing! Free screenwriting workshop taught by Robin Rowe, ScreenplayLab co-founder, screenwriter, journalist and host This event was packed last year This year will be even better with more new techniques for writing and performing a screenplay on the spot

West Hollywood Book Fair Sept. 30th, 2007 West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. The Writers Room (classroom) 40 seats. FREE! No RSVP. First come, first serve. Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

SCREENPLAYLAB AT THE WEHO BOOK FAIR AUTHOR BOOK SIGNINGS Sept. 30th, 10-6pm More than a dozen authors signing books in the ScreenplayLab booth. Come chat with them and with ScreenplayLab founders Robin Rowe and Gabrielle Pantera.

WeHo Book Fair Sept. 30th, 2007 West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. The Writers Room (classroom) 40 seats. FREE! No RSVP. First come, first serve. Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Tuesday, Sept. 25th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm FREE with RSVP (This event had 52 guests)
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate with ScreenplayLab's founders!
Time to network! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Need help on your next project? Need an agent? Need a mentor? Need a job? In Hollywood it all comes down to networking. If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? From between 6pm to 9pm, and maybe later. You buy your own drinks and food, inexpensive. $3 margaritas! Please note in the RSVP if you need to come late.
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park across the street in the city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Monday, Sept. 17th, 2007, 8pm to 9:30pm EVENT FULL! You're too late...
Julie Kane-Ritsch	Featured Speaker with Q&A (8-9:30pm) Gotham Group Producer Julie Kane-Ritsch [IMDB] Since joining Gotham in 1999, Julie Kane-Ritsch has been developing animated and family entertainment projects for television, feature films and publishing. She is currently a co-producer on the upcoming film THE SPRIDERWICK CHRONICLES to be released by Paramount Pictures. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A.
No workshop tonight, speaker only.
Comedy Central Stage Hudson Theatres Backstage Hudson Backstage 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. (between Highland and Vine) Los Angeles Free residential street parking nearby (check signs or park in lot on Hudson for $5). Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, Sept. 9th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm EVENT FULL! You're too late...
Krista Vernoff	Featured Speaker (4:15-5:45) Grey's Anatomy executive producer Krista Vernoff [IMDB]. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. This week's reading is the martial arts comedy feature BOOK OF Z by Robin Rowe.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm FREE with RSVP
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate with ScreenplayLab's founders!
Time to network! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Need help on your next project? Need an agent? Need a mentor? Need a job? In Hollywood it all comes down to networking. If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? From between 6pm to 9pm, and maybe later. You buy your own drinks and food, inexpensive. $3 margaritas! Please note in the RSVP if you need to come late.
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park in city garage for $2 after 6pm Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, Aug 26th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm EVENT FULL. You're too late...
Angela Hutchinson	Featured Speaker (4:15-5:45) RPM Talent Agent Angela Hutchinson. Angela is a new agent at RPM. She's seeking talented actors to sign to the agency's roster for theatrical representation. Considering SAG, SAG eligible and working non-union actors. 30-minute talk followed by an hour of audience Q&A.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. This week's reading is the girl comedy PARTY GIRL by Gabrielle Pantera.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, Aug 19th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm Event full (42 people)
Buddy Bregman	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) Director Buddy Bregman [IMDB]. Buddy is a writer, director, composer and producer. He's signed a 12-picture deal with a new studio in Spain. The first movie he's shooting there is GARBO, the story of Greta Garbo. Buddy has the smash musical ALL THAT SWING running in Berlin. Buddy is an expert at pitching, having sold over 30 sitcoms to networks. Buddy's daughter Tracey Bregman is Lauren on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.
Pitch Clinic with Robin Rowe (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab holds a workshop in front of a live audience. Back by popular demand, this week is Pitch Clinic, an open forum for practicing pitching your projects or yourself. Participants get to practice their pitch in front of a live audience and hear suggestions for improvement.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Wednesday, Aug 15th, 2007, 8pm to 9:30pm FREE with RSVP
Jon Brown	Featured Speaker with Q&A (8-9:30pm) Ensemble Entertainment manager-producer Jon Brown [IMDB]. Jon Brown has been at Ensemble Entertainment managing writers and directors for fifteen years and before that was an agent at APA for five years.
No workshop tonight, speaker only.
Comedy Central Stage Hudson Theatres Backstage Hudson Backstage 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. (between Highland and Vine) Los Angeles Free residential street parking nearby (check signs) or valet $5. Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, Aug 12th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm EVENT FULL! You're too late...
Jeanne Thompson	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) Sunrise Entertainment Creative Executive Jeanne Thompson[IMDB]. Sunrise Entertainment has a deal with Peter Guber's Mandelay Entertainment. Jeanne is developing comic properties such as REX MUNDI with Johnny Depp's company Infinitum Nihil and 40 WATTS FROM NOWHERE set up at Rogue. Also in development, BRIDE WARS starring Kate Hudson.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. This week's reading is the martial arts comedy feature BOOK OF Z by Robin Rowe.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Monday, July 30th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm THIS EVENT HAD 60 PEOPLE
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate with ScreenplayLab's founders!
Time to network! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Need help on your next project? Need an agent? Need a mentor? Need a job? In Hollywood it all comes down to networking. If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? From between 6pm to 9pm, and maybe later. You buy your own drinks and food, inexpensive. $3 margaritas! Please note in the RSVP if you have to come late.
Sharky's Mexican Grill The Backroom 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park in city garage for $2 after 6pm

Sunday, July 22th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm EVENT FULL! Sorry, you're too late.
Neely Swanson	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) David E. Kelley Productions SVP Development Neely Swanson[IMDB]. Neely Swanson has worked on BOSTON LEGAL, THE PRACTICE, BOSTON PUBLIC and ALLY McBEAL. Neely got her start in entertainment as an assistant in Business Affairs at 20th Century Fox Television. She made the move to David E. Kelley Productions when her boss, Pamela Wisne, became its Executive Vice President. After rising to VP of Business Affairs, Neely made the transition to development where she targets writers for their shows and projects, both feature and television.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. This week's reading is the martial arts comedy feature BOOK OF Z by Robin Rowe.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, July 15th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm EVENT FULL! This event had 40 people
Barry Layne	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) National Lampoon EVP and president of Red Rock Pictures Barry Layne [IMDB]. National Lampoon produces comedy motion pictures and broadcasts a college television network. Red Rock Pictures is co-producing and financing NATIONAL LAMPOON'S RATKO: THE DICTATOR'S SON. (The CEO of Red Rock Pictures is WEDDING CRASHERS producer Robert L. Levy.) Barry Layne is currently producing Ratko. He's a former New York bureau chief of the Hollywood Reporter.
Pitch Clinic with Robin Rowe (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab holds a workshop in front of a live audience. On the third Sunday of the month is Pitch Clinic, an open forum for practicing pitching projects or yourself. Participants get to practice their pitch in front of a live audience and hear suggestions for improvement.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Monday, July 9th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm This event had 30 people
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate Independence Day with ScreenplayLab's founders!
Time to network! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Need help on your next project? Need an agent? Need a mentor? Need a job? In Hollywood it all comes down to networking. If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? From between 6pm to 9pm, and maybe later. You buy your own drinks and food (inexpensive). Please note in the RSVP if you have to come late.
Sharky's Mexican Grill 435 N. Beverly Dr. (South of Little Santa Monica) Beverly Hills PARKING: Park in city garage for $2

Sunday, June 24th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm EVENT FULL! This event had 40 people
Zoe Friedman	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) Comedy Central vice president of current programming Zoe Friedman [IMDB].As creative executive on all Comedy Central series, Zoe oversees creative aspects, production schedules and budgets. Zoe joined the network after eight years at David Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants, where she was senior talent coordinator. Comedy Central series returning this fall include South Park, Futurama, and Reno 911.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Monday, June 18th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm This Event had 60 people
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Celebrate Gabrielle's birthday! Join ScreenplayLab co-founders Robin Rowe and Gabrielle Pantera.
Time to network! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Need help on your next project? Need an agent? Need a mentor? Need a job? In Hollywood it all comes down to networking. If we sit at home we might as well be back in Kansas, right? [Ok, that would be Chicago for me.] Cheap margaritas and inexpensive Mexican food. From between 6pm to 9pm, and maybe later. You buy your own drinks and food. Please note in the RSVP if you have to come late.
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant 385 N La Cienega Blvd (north of Beverly Center) West Hollywood, CA 90048

Sunday, June 10th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm THIS EVENT IS FULL! Sorry, you're too late...
Nick Phillips	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) Screen Gems producer Nick Phillips [IMDB] is a development executive at Sony Picture's indie division. He was a producer for Miramax on the TV series Project Greenlight for the Weinsteins where he produced the horror movie Feast. He was executive producer for The Good Mother, Hellraiser: Hellworld, The Prophecy: Forsaken, Dracula III: Legacy, and Hellraiser: Deader. He's executive producer for First Sunday and This Christmas currently in production.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Networking at 2:30pm THIS EVENT IS FULL! Sorry, you're too late...
Sander Schwartz	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) President of Warner Bros. Animation Sander Schwartz [IMDB] oversees the adaptation of characters from DC Comics, Looney Tunes, and Hanna-Barbera. He's responsible for the production of theatrical, television and made-for-video animation. He's executive producer on Superman Doomsday and Justice League: The New Frontier currently in production.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Friday, June 1st, 2007, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Mingle starting at 7pm THIS EVENT IS FULL! Sorry, you're too late...
Frank Gonzalez	Featured Speaker with Q&A (7pm-8:30pm) Disney ABC Television Group Director of Talent Development Frank Gonzalez oversees the day to day operations of The Disney ABC Writing Fellowship Program, The IAIA Summer Television & Film workshop for American Indians, the Directors Guild of America/ABC Directing Fellowship Program, talent hiring initiatives, talent tracking, grants, scholarships, and internships.
Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event
Hollywood Playhouse 1445 N. Las Palmas Ave. Hollywood, California PARKING: There is no theater parking. Free parking at meters on Sunset starting at 7pm and other metered spaces and loading zones in the neighborhood per signs posted. The Sunset/Highland area has a shortage of parking and free spots go fast. Grant Parking at 1618 N Las Palmas Avenue costs $12.

Monday, May 28th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm Click Here to RSVP !
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Join ScreenplayLab co-founders Robin Rowe and Gabrielle Pantera for a fun get-together.
It's a party! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Cheap margaritas and inexpensive Mexican food. No cover charge. We order food at about 7pm. You're encouraged to mingle. We usually have about forty guests. No speaker or workshop, just relaxing and making connections.
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant (In the Cabo Backroom ) 385 N La Cienega Blvd (north of Beverly Center) West Hollywood, CA 90048

Sunday, May 20th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Mingle starting at 2:30 Free with RSVP!
Phil Brock Kathryn Boole	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) Literary manager-agent Phil Brock [IMDB] and Talent Representative Kathy Boole [IMDB] of Studio Talent Group, blending the services of a licensed California Talent Agent with the personal touch of management. Phil Brock is a Director Emeritus of the Talent Managers Association. Kathryn Boole heads the Literary Department at Studio Talent Group.Half hour presentation followed by an hour of audience Q&A. Note that the speakers will not be accepting pitches or headshots at this time.
Pitch and Story Clinic (3-4pm) Build your confidence pitching. Bring in your pitch to practice in front of a live audience. Opportunity to test your story pitch, get feedback how to focus your story idea, and practice pitching yourself as a writer, actor or filmmaker. With help from the audience, Robin Rowe will give suggestions how to build on the best part of your pitch. Due to time constraints, not everyone gets to pitch. Robin Rowe is a screenwriter with experience pitching to studios and networks.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Monday, May 14th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm Click Here to RSVP !
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Join ScreenplayLab co-founders Robin Rowe and Gabrielle Pantera for a fun get-together.
It's a party! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Cheap margaritas and inexpensive Mexican food. No cover charge. We order food at about 7pm. You're encouraged to mingle...so meet as many people as you can. We usually have about forty guests. No speaker or workshop, just relaxing and making connections.
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant (In the Cabo Backroom ) 385 N La Cienega Blvd (north of Beverly Center) West Hollywood, CA 90048

Tuesday, May 8th, 2007, 6:30pm to 9:30pm With Los Angeles SIGGRAPH $15 at the door, no RSVP system

Featured Panel VFX Supervisors of the Movie '300' A panel of visual effects supervisors from the hit movie '300'. I've invited my friend Chris Watts and a distinguished panel of visual effects supervisors from many post-production houses that built sequences for '300'. To screen clips from the movie and explain how the visual effects and unique look of the film were created. '300' Visual Effects Supervisor Chris Watts Pixel Magic Tyler Foell Screaming Death Monkey Jeremy Hunt Scanline Stephan Trojansky Hydraulx Chris Wells Buzz Images Derek Wentworth

Outdoor reception 6:30-7:30pm Presentation 7:30-9:30pm Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood

Sunday, May 6th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Mingle starting at 2:30 Free with RSVP!
Colin O'Reilly	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) Literary manager-producer Colin O'Reilly [IMDB] of newly launched Menlo Park Productions. While at Smart Entertainment Colin co-produced the comedies Blades of Glory for DreamWorks and Tangled Up In Blue for ABC Family. Colin says he's interested by all genres except musicals.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. The Book of Z by Robin Rowe. In this chop-socky action-adventure feature, a young man joins a Korean family defending a mysterious relic from power-mad ninjas. Pages 28+.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, April 29th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Mingle starting at 2:30 Free with RSVP!
Marsh McCall	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) Writer-Producer Marsh McCall [IMDB]. Marsh was executive producer of the NBC-TV series Twenty Good Years, a writer and producer for Just Shoot Me and got his start as a writer on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. This week, The Book of Z by Robin Rowe. In this chop-socky action-adventure feature, a young man joins a Korean family defending a mysterious relic from power-mad ninjas. Pages 1-28.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Mingle starting at 2:30 Free with RSVP!
Luke Ryan	Featured Speaker with Q&A (4:15-5:45) MTV Films VP Luke Ryan [IMDB] will describe development at MTV Films and Nickelodeon. MTV Films is a division of Paramount Pictures. His producing credits include the cult comedy hit Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and the forthcoming New Line Cinema release Martian Child, starring John Cusack. Luke began his career in Hollywood as a screenwriter. His script Humbuggin’ is currently in development at New Line. He teaches Understanding Genre” and “Introduction to Producing” at UCLA Extension.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors (3-4pm) ScreenplayLab workshops fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience with moderated feedback. This week, The Book of Z by Robin Rowe. In this chop-socky action-adventure feature, a young man joins a Korean family defending a mysterious relic from power-mad ninjas. Pages 1-18.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, April 15th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Mingle starting at 2:30 Free with RSVP!
William Vu	Featured Speaker with Q&A Entertainment attorney William Vu was the director of Business and Legal Affairs at the G4/TechTV television network for four years. He conducted M&A due diligence for Comcast's acquisition of TechTV and Universal's acquisition of PolyGram.
Pitch Clinic - Workshop with Robin Rowe Bring in your pitch to practice in front of a live audience. You can pitch a story idea or yourself as a writer, actor, or filmmaker. With help from the audience, Robin will give suggestions how to build on the best part of your pitch. Due to time constraints, not everyone gets to pitch. Robin Rowe is a screenwriter with experience pitching to studios and networks.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Monday, April 9th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm Click Here to RSVP !
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Join ScreenplayLab co-founders Robin Rowe and Gabrielle Pantera for a fun get-together.
It's a party! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Cheap margaritas and inexpensive Mexican food. No cover charge. We order food at about 7pm. Guests are encouraged to mingle...so meet as many people as you can. We usually have about 35 guests. No speaker or workshop, just relaxing. Robin and Gabrielle can answer questions about what it's like having their first script being read at production companies with studio deals and by the managers of A-list stars.
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant (In the Cabo Backroom ) 385 N La Cienega Blvd (north of Beverly Center) West Hollywood, CA 90048

Sunday, April 8, 2007 - No Event Today Easter

Sunday, April 1st, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Mingle starting at 2:30 Free with RSVP!
Rosa and Bill Graham	Ask the Experts Q&A! Rosa and Bill Graham of the Find the Funny, a screenwriting contest dedicated to discovering, rewarding and promoting new comedy talent. Rosa and Bill will talk about how to how to create a winning screenplay, what projects they have in development, and how they promote the winners of the Find the Funny screenwriting contest.
Talent Workshop with Actors and Writers Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, March 25th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Mingle starting at 2:30, Workshop 3pm, Speaker 4:15pm Free with RSVP! Change of plans! Manager Peter Iannucci will not be appearing today due to circumstances beyond our control. We hope to reschedule him to speak next month.
Robin Rowe	Featured Speaker Screenwriter Robin Rowe [IMDB] will reveal how he's done what sounds impossible, get a major studio to ask for a treatment from him as an unknown writer, sign with an agent before he'd finished writing his first feature screenplay, and then get that script read at major production companies by cold-calling execs (and with vital but limited assistance from his agent). How to nurture and motivate your agent. How to write screenplays that agents, studios and networks want to read. Robin Rowe writes as a journalist for the Motion Picture Editors Guild Magazine and for High Definition magazine in the UK. He's an executive producer at the fledgling Comic Strip Network. He was a studio technologist at DreamWorks Animation and a technical director of news at a mid-market NBC-TV station.
Pitch and Story Clinic - Workshop with Robin Rowe Bring in your pitch or story idea to practice pitching in front of a live audience. Robin will find something to like and give suggestions for improvement. Robin's approach of Teaser, Genre, Archetypes not Stereotypes, Hero, Inciting Incident, and Quest can help you develop your story ideas into cinematic pitches faster and better. Due to time constraints, not everyone will get to pitch. There will be writers, actors and filmmakers in the audience. If you volunteer to pitch it's your responsibility to have whatever safeguards you need (e.g., copyright or WGA registration) to feel comfortable discussing your ideas in public. Robin Rowe is a screenwriter with experience pitching to studios and networks.
Raleigh Studios Enter at Van Ness Gate 5300 Melrose Avenue (across from Paramount) Hollywood, California Free parking available on the street Parking on the lot, if available, costs $5 Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, March 18th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Mingle starting at 2:30 Free with RSVP!
Karen Spiegel	Featured Speaker Producer Karen Spiegel [IMDB] on producing. Karen produced The Initiation of Sarah and Hello Sister, Goodbye Life for ABC Family. She produced Absolute Power starring Clint Eastwood [article]. Karen will describe her experiences and thoughts on producing, then we'll open the dialog to questions from the audience.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. Final act of Fire Bear by Robin Rowe.
The First Baptist Church of Beverly Hills 9025 Cynthia Street (south of Sunset on Doheny) West Hollywood Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Sunday, March 4th, 2007, 3pm to 6pm Mingle starting at 2:30 Free with RSVP!
Lew Hunter	Featured Speaker Screenwriting 434 author Lew Hunter [Wikipedia] on screenwriting. Despite living in a small town in Nebraska, Lew is Chairman Emeritus of the screenwriting department at UCLA. Steven Spielberg has described Lew as "the best screenwriting teacher going". Lew will describe his background and thoughts on screenwriting, then we'll open the dialog to questions from the audience.
Fresh Pages Workshop Reading with Actors Each week ScreenplayLab workshops up to thirty fresh pages from a new comedy or upbeat drama with actors in front of a live audience. This week: Fire Bear by Robin Rowe. In this animated talking animals feature screenplay, an outcast delinquent bear learns to be a fireman, think of Smokey the Bear meets West Side Story.
The First Baptist Church of Beverly Hills 9025 Cynthia Street (south of Sunset on Doheny) West Hollywood Smoking is not permitted at any ScreenplayLab event

Monday, February 19th, 2007, 6pm to 9pm Click Here to RSVP !
Robin Rowe	Gabrielle Pantera	Join ScreenplayLab co-founders Robin Rowe and Gabrielle Pantera for a fun get-together.
It's a party! Mingle with working screenwriters, actors and filmmakers. Cheap margaritas and inexpensive Mexican food. No cover charge. We order food at about 7pm. Guests are encouraged