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| Palm Springs Women in Film & Television |
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78-140 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
760-238-0306
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 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear PSWIFT Members,
I'm honored that our board has asked me to step in and finish Diane Alstrom's term as President. Diane, I wish you health and happiness. I strongly believe that this wonderful organization is here to mentor, guide, entertain, educate and befriend those actively working in the creative fields of television and film and those wishing to be a part of these industries. That's why I have initiated a free monthly mentoring Sunday session. Since these will be held at member's homes, we are limited to no more than 12 - 15 guests per session. So, sign up early and learn from our members.
An organization is only as good as its board and members. We are blessed to have an active board with each member signing up for a responsibility. And our members - you are the best. Your enthusiasm, your help and volunteerism is to be admired. So, that being said, I ask all of you for suggestions on how to make PSWIFT the best chapter in the country. We're relatively small, but powerful.
PSWIFT has done so much for me. It's my turn to give back and help this amazing group of women and secure men become the stepping stone, the home, the inspiration and the resource for all of you.
Best,
Sherry Halperin, President
P.S. Curtseys are not necessary. A small bow when you grace my presence is surely enough!
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We'd also like to take this opportunity to welcome our new Board Members:
Mitch Blumberg, Senior Executive DesertARC
Elaine Church, Producer, "Desert Cities Business Report"
Pattie Daly Caruso, Producer/Host My 13's "Valley Views"
Diane Marlin-Dirkx, Writer/Columnist
Member Tere Britton (BookPALS Coordinator) graciously accepted the responsibility as Membership Chair, assisted by Christine Flemming.
Tere is our Featured Member this month. Please visit www.pswift.org to read more about her.
Please join us on January 12 for our Annual Membership Meeting / Mixer. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet your Board, our many new members and learn about the exciting plans PSWIFT has for the New Year. (more info available below)
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PSWIFT CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2010 |
Tues. Jan. 12 Annual Member Meeting - Members Only
La Quinta Country Club Clubhouse 5 - 7 pm
Sun. Jan. 24 ¬Sunday with Sherry Halperin
Producing television / novel writing / the pitch
(1 - 3 PM FREE location tbd)
Sun. Feb. 7 ¬Newscaster Elizabeth Cook - KMIR 6
Let's talk news and what it takes to become a newscaster
(1 - 3 PM FREE location tbd)
Sat. Feb. 20 Luncheon with CSI's Richard Lewis
La Quinta Resort 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
(More Info Below...)
Sat. Mar. 6 Broken Glass Awards
La Quinta Resort 6:00 pm
(More Info Below...)
Sun. Mar 21 ¬Dishing with Denise DuBarry Hay
Direct Marketing
(1 - 3 PM FREE location tbd)
Sat. Apr. 10 Luncheon with Michael Wright, Head of all Turner Programming
La Quinta Resort 11:30 AM - 1:30 pm
Sun. Apr. 25 ¬Koffee with Kim Waltrip
Indi Film Making
(1 - 3 PM FREE location tbd)
Sat. May 15 Luncheon witih Glenn Gainor, Head of Production for Screen Gems
La Quinta Resort 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sun. May 23 ¬Punch with Patti Gribow
P roducing / hosting her local show
(1 - 3 PM FREE location tbd)
Tue. June 15 End of Season Mixer
Ruth's Chris Steak House (time tbd)
¬ FREE SEMINARS are MEMBERS ONLY and are space limited.
All other events are open to Members and Non-Members.
Information on all of these events will be in the PSWIFT newsletters or please go to our website: www.pswift.org
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JANUARY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING |
 Tuesday, January 12 5:00 - 7:00 pm
La Quinta Country Club
77750 Avenue 50
La Quinta, CA (Ave 50 - cross street Eisenhower)
General Meeting and Mixer - Members Only
$10.00 - please RSVP to office@pswift.org or 760-238-0306
Come meet your new Board Members and catch up on the latest news for 2010!
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FEBRUARY LUNCHEON with CSI's RICHARD J. LEWIS |
RICHARD J. LEWIS
CSI:
Executive Producer/Director/Writer
February 20, 2010
La Quinta Resort
49499 Eisenhower Dr.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Member $35 / Non Member $50
RSVP Required
760-238-0306 / office@pswift.org
www.pswift.org
CSI made CBS the most watched television station in America. Everyone knows the cast, but it's the people behind the scenes who have kept this show #1 for NINE seasons.
RICHARD J. LEWIS saw the CSI pilot and told his agent, "We've got to get this show!"... He was hired to direct the fourth episode, then another... and by the second season was the in-house director. He was producing in the third season, and soon executive producing.
We are honored to have Richard as our guest speaker.
We know we are in for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the most unique crime show on TV, and the journey Richard took to arrive at this place, producing one of the most successful franchises in television history, in a time when network television has had to battle cable networks and the internet to achieve ratings.
Among the topics Richard will cover:
1 With so many producers on a show, how is the division of responsibilities decided?
2 Is there any creative flexibility as a director coming on an already developed episodic show?
3 Becoming a director is one of the most difficult television or film challenges. How did he achieve this?
4 What advice can he give PSWIFT members who want to produce/direct network episodic television?
What's the best road to take.
You won't want to miss this opportunity!
THIS EVENT MUST BE PREPAID BY CHECK OR CREDIT CARD!!!
YOU HAVE A 72 HOUR CANCELLATION PERIOD TO QUALIFY FOR A REFUND.
Checks can be mailed to:
Palm Springs Women in Film & Television
49-455 Coachella Dr., La Quinta, CA 92253
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BROKEN GLASS AWARDS |
Saturday, MARCH 6 @ 6:00 pm
Co-chairs: Patti Gribow and Sheri Davis
La Quinta Resort, 49499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, CA
Four Awards will be presented to amazing and powerful women who have smashed through the glass ceiling, paving the way for others in the entertainment industry and the arts.
Honorees will be announced mid-January.
The 2nd Annual Broken Glass Awards dinner promises to be one of the highlight events of the season.
Individual Tickets:
$95 Members
$110 Associations
$125 Non-members
Sponsor table - VIP
$3,000 Member, $4000 Non-member
Celebrity Table: Table of 10 plus 2 celebrities
$5,000 Member, $10,000 Non-member.
Tickets are available on the PSWIFT website: http://www.pswift.org or click on the LOGO.
Contact: Annette 760-238-0306 or email: office@pswift.org |
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS |
| PSWIFT IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE TWO PSWIFT MEMBERS ARE HAVING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THEIR FILMS IN THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
  DENISE DuBARY HAY Blue Moxie Entertainment
Producer, SHOOT THE HERO
SHOOT THE HERO (screwball action) is the third feature effort from prolific writer, director and producer Christian Sesma, starring Jason Mewes, PSWIFT MEMBER Samantha Lockwood, NicNac, Mike Hatton, Paul Sloan, Nick Turturro, Taylor Negron, Fred Williamson and Danny Trejo. Edited by PSWIFT MEMBER Bruce Feagle, and filmed 100% locally.
A young couple witnesses a jewelry store heist gone awry. In a hail of gunfire from rival hoods, they hit the road, now unwitting targets of a mob hit. Meanwhile, the Smith Brothers find themselves stranded on their way to work after a series of misfortunes. Forced to hitchhike, they get a ride from our young couple - as the evening unfolds, everyone quickly discovers that their lives
are somehow connected in a night of intrigue, desert militia and 'romantic-action comedy'.
Screening dates:
Friday, January 8th at 9:30pm, Palm Canyon Theatre
Friday, January 15th at 7:30pm at the Annenberg Theatre
Q&A with cast and crew to follow each screening
Click on the POSTER to visit the website: www.shootthehero.com
Order tickets for SHOOT THE HERO:
http://www.psfilmfest.org/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=21273&FID=40
AND...
  KIM WALTRIP Wonderstar Productions
Producer, EXPECTING MARY
EXPECTING MARY -- Starring Elliott Gould ~ Linda Gray ~ Lainie Kazan ~ Cloris Leachman ~ Della Reese ~ Olesya Rulin ~ Cybill Shepherd ~ Gene Simmons ~ Fred Willard
Dan Gordon (screenwriter of Wyatt Earp and The Hurricane) marks his directorial debut with this effervescent dramady.
EXPECTING MARY is the story of pregnant young Mary, who´s had all the trappings of an upscale life, but it´s only when she finds herself in a small New Mexico town, in a downtrodden trailer park, that she learns the real meaning of love, sacrifice and family.
Screening Dates:
Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 7:30 pm at the Annenberg Theater
Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 12:00 pm at the Annenberg Theater
Q&A with cast and crew to follow each screening.
Click on the POSTER to visit the website:
Order tickets for EXPECTING MARY:
TO READ MORE AND SEE PHOTOS, go to www.pswift.org - UNDER Member and Industry News
IF YOU MISSED SEEING DENISE AND KIM ON KPSP 2 GO TO:
www.kpsplocal2.com click on EYE ON THE DESERT
beneath the video screen, scroll through clip windows
to SHOOT THE HERO and EXPECTING MARY |
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DR. JUDI HOLLIS
Will be receiving a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars on January 9, 2010 at 2pm (in front of See's Candy in downtown Palm Springs.)
In 1975, she created the nation's first hospital EDU (Eating Disorders Unit); her best-selling book, Fat is a Family Affair generated three appearances on Oprah. This year, From Bagels to Buddah was released as a CD and book tracing a spiritual path to permanent weight loss.
Dr.Hollis continues to appear on national televison while teaching internationally, writing magazine and journal articles, presenting retreats and workshops, and treating families by providing teleseminars and coaching.
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 LEANNA BONAMICI
Has just completed producing a feature film, "Shakespeare's Cat," which was shot entirely at Casablanca Studios utilizing all local cast and 90% local crew (many were PSWIFT Members).
She is also producing the "Shorts Showcase" television and online show featuring short films from around the world. |
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 PATRICIA WELCH
Palm Springs Opera Guild to Present Midwinter Musicale Starring
Patricia Welch & Kenneth Morris
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010. 7pm
The Center for Spiritual Living, 4563 Portola in Palm Desert.
Call for ticket reservations: The Palm Springs Opera Guild
(760) 325-6107
General seating is $50.00 or preferred seating, $75.00.
Reception following the performance to meet the stars
For one magical performance only, the incredible talents of Broadway soprano Patricia Welch and Metropolitan Opera tenor Kenneth Morris will be spotlighted for the Midwinter Musicale, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010.
Welch and Morris will sing a variety of familiar arias and Broadway show tunes accompanied by pianist Bruce Mangum and hosted by Derrik Lewis, Producer, Musical Chairs along with delectable deserts and refreshments provided by Amici's Restaurant. The concert benefits the Palm Springs Opera Guild's outreach and scholarship programs for school children. |
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
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SCREENPLAY WRITER NEEDS AN ASSISTANT
To assist in writing, drafting and proofreading creative projects.
No experience needed but an aptitude in
writing, history, and creativity is essential. $10 an hour to start.
Please contact
Carole Sumner Krechman
760-321-6041
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BOB HOPE CLASSIC
GOLF CHANNEL needs assistants
The Golf Channel is looking for "loggers" - people to work with cameramen logging the shots.
Some knowledge of camera logs and golf is helpful, but not mandatory.
Four days - Wed. 20th through 23rd
Pay - $11/hr
Please contact Derek at the Golf Channel: Direct line: 1-412-423-1341 |
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NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS |
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NEW
GENERAL
Mitch Blumberg
Mary Brennecke
ASSOCIATE
Lindsay Gilhousen
LUMINARY
Jebby Potter
RENEW
GENERAL
Susan Reynolds
Dr. Audrey Reed ASSOCIATE
Sandra Woodson
LUMINARY
Robin Montgomery
M. Elaine Burnett |
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Offer expires March 2010 |
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ATTENTION MEMBERS: |
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Don't forget to send us your entertainment industry related news. We'll make every effort to see it is published in the next newsletter.
If it's been a while since you updated your profile on the Palm Springs Film Office website www.psfilmoffice.com please take a moment to do so. (Remember to allow 24 hours for the site to process)
And, if you are interested in VOLUNTEERING on any of our events or committees, please contact the office at: office@pswift.org or call 760-238-0306. The more help we have, the more we can get done!
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