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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,
Happy March! We have so much to look forward to this month. I'm hoping each of you will support your organization and attend the Broken Glass Awards on the 6th, chaired by TV host Patti Gribow and Inland Empire Film Commissioner Sheri Davis. It's sure to be an amazing evening. Among those we're honoring is Denise DuBarry Hay - our past president who has dedicated so much time and energy to assure our success. Let's all show Denise how much we appreciate her amazing work.
Talking about Denise, March 21st is Dishing With Denise - our Sunday seminar where you learn from the expert. Her topic - Direct Marketing. Space is limited, so sign up now by calling the office.
Sadly (not really, I was in the Caribbean) I missed the Richard Lewis luncheon but heard rave reviews from those who attended. When you look at the roster we've assembled, it's quite amazing. We're attracting the top of the top as speakers. If there is a topic or area that you would like us to cover that hasn't been booked, let us know. PSWIFT is about mentoring, educating and networking. We're here to help you - our creative community.
Best,
Sherry Halperin
PSWIFT President
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EVENT WRAP-UPS... |
(Sheri Davis Networking with Richard Lewis) 
Saturday, Feb. 20th, while the rest of the country was dealing with freezing wind and snow, we had another picture perfect day in La Quinta.
We have to take a moment to thank Richard Lewis for taking time out of his busy schedule to spend time with us, and he packed the house!
His anecdotes about his early career 'learning experiences' were both amusing and educational, such as his first opportunity working on a film to show his 'stuff' when Martin Ritt asked how he would direct a particular scene. This was his big chance. Richard pulled out all the stops: he'd do it with great tracking shots, down the street, through a window, zooming in on..... He was abruptly cut off. He'd been asked how he'd direct, not how he'd film a scene - and quickly learned 'shoot' is how it looks, 'direct' is how the characters interact.
As a producer, he discussed the disadvantages of micro-managing. If you tell a person exactly what you want, that's exactly what you'll get -- and you often miss the chance to see what other possibilities are out there.
His anecdotes about CSI: were wonderful. How he utilized the look of film noir, the amazing visual techniques, the choices of cutting-edge music, and strong female characters in roles we hadn't seen before. Other topics included the current trend in TV series since 9/11 to 'get the bad guy,' the computer generation's overall isolation, and how shows like CSI: draw the viewer into the story so they become a participant, and so much more we don't have the space for here. In all, it was a day none of us will forget. Thank you again, Richard!
Our book sales went very well, and our authors were very generous in their donations back to PSWIFT. A total of $140!! Thank you Fern Field, Gloria Guttman, Christine Fleming and Jean Lee Porter.
Our "Sunday with... Elizabeth Cook, News Anchor KMIR6," held at Sherry Halperin's home, was a delightful afternoon. We watch the news on TV, but don't think any of us had any idea of what goes on behind the scenes. I think we were all a little surprised to learn that those "on the scene" spots often are a one-man (or woman!) operation. The reporter drives the truck, sets up the camera, checks the lighting, films their own reports, then heads back to the studio to edit it in time for air. They learn to do it all. Watching her discuss an overview of the current status of TV news, how she rose to her current position, and plans for the future, Elizabeth's animated personality reminded some of a young Katie Couric. This dynamic woman is going to go very far!
The many faces of Elizabeth:
Networking photo by C. Blythe, E. Cook photos by Larry Crosby |
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DON'T FORGET - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ON MARCH 14 |
 REMINDER:
SUNDAY - MARCH 14th - SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD
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PSWIFT CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2010 |
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Sat. Mar. 6 Broken Glass Awards
La Quinta Resort 6:00 pm
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 (more information below!)
Sat. May 1 NEW - SKILLS FOR SUCCESS Seminar at CSUSB (more details below)
Sat. May 15 Luncheon with Glenn Gainor, Head of Production for Screen Gems
La Quinta Resort 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sun. May 23 ¬Punch with Patti Gribow, Pattie Daly Caruso and Gloria Greer
Producing / hosting local television
(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.
PLEASE NOTE: The April "Sunday with Kim Waltrip" has been cancelled, and we will notify you
when it's been rescheduled.
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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APRIL 10th LUNCHEON WITH Guest Speaker MICHAEL WRIGHT |
 MICHAEL WRIGHT
Executive Vice President / Head of Programming
for TBS, TNT, TCM
La Quinta Resort & Spa
49499 Eisenhower Drive
11:00am to 1:00pm
Check-in 10:30am
RSVP Required
Members $35 / Non Members $50
ALL EVENTS 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
We are very fortunate to have MICHAEL WRIGHT as our April Luncheon Guest Speaker.
Wright oversees all original programming and solidified TNT and TBS's reputations as major players with shows such as The Closer, Saving Grace, Raising the Bar, Leverage, and Trust Me.
And coming: Three new original series: a bold alien-invasion series from DreamWorks Television and Steven Spielberg starring Noah Wyle; Delta Blues, an offbeat series starring Jason Lee and Alfre Woodard, produced for TNT by George Clooney and Grant Heslov; and Rizzoli & Isles, a crime drama starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander, based on Tess Gerritsen's popular mystery novels and produced for TNT by Warner Horizon Television and Ostar Productions.
He also oversees original programming for TBS, including The Bill Engvall Show, My Boys; Frank TV, and 10 Items or Less. Wright has also been responsible for original specials on TBS and TNT, original programming ventures for TCM and original content for digital extensions for all three networks.
Prior to his work for Turner Entertainment Networks, Wright served as vice president of movies and miniseries for CBS Productions and CBS Entertainment. While there, he supervised production of some of CBS' highest-rated television movies, including The Long Way Home, The Marriage Fool, the Peabody Award-winning Sharing the Secret and the live, Emmy-nominated production of On Golden Pond, with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.
This promises to be a very informative program; one you won't want to miss! |
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SKILLS FOR SUCCESS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS |
Palm Springs Women in Film & Television
in association with
CSUSB, Palm Desert Campus
PRESENT
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS Seminar
This all day interactive seminar/workshop will take place on
Saturday, May 1, 2010
CSUSB, Palm Desert Campus
Oliphant Auditorium
Program begins at 9:00am with a Continental Breakfast and Networking
PRODUCERS DON'T CRY
10 a.m. to noon
'PROBLEM SOLVING' and 'THINKING ON YOUR FEET'
(Skills that will serve you in any industry)
Presented by:
FERN FIELD
EMMY award-winning TV Producer/Writer/Director
whose credits span from MAUDE to MONK,
PSWIFT Board member and Artist-in-Residence at CSUSB.
LUNCH BREAK
THE HOLLYWOOD GAME PLAN
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
BRANDING and MARKETING YOURSELF in today's tough economic marketplace
Presented by:
CAROLE KIRSCHNER
Former VP of Steven Spielberg's AMBLIN Entertainment,
comedy development executive at CBS,
and current consultant on the WGA's Show Runner Program
TEA and NETWORKING
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Pre-registered Attendees will have an opportunity to actively participate in what promises to be an informative and challenging day.
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS |
 TERE BRITTON
PSWIFT Membership Chair and Coordinator for the SAG Foundation BookPALS program (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools) in the Coachella Valley, is pleased to announce that she is receiving 2,000 books from the Marywood-Palm Valley School and 16 boxes of books from Borders Books from their end of the year (2009) book drive!
Encouraging young students to realize the joy and value in reading keeps Tere hopping. If you would like to participate as a 'reader' at one of the local elementary schools, please contact Tere at: trb1803@aol.com or call 760-898-4052. |
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WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS |
  This year the Palm Springs Branch of the National League of American Pen Women
will be awarding their
Women of Distinction in the Arts 2010
to two PSWIFT Members:
Denise DuBarry Hay and Jacqueline Bachar.
The Awards luncheon will be at Wally's Desert Turtle
Rancho Mirage
APRIL 11, 2010.
For ticket information, please call:
Kathy Bjork at 760-567-3525 or kbjo67@yahoo.com
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 TRUDY KAPNER
Many of you know Trudy from her previous career as a costume designer in film, television and theater in Los Angeles. But her new 'life' as a photographer of nature studies brings goosebumps as her camera explores the intimate images that abound in our desert. PLEASE take a moment to visit: http://www.tkkphotography.com/ (or click on Trudy's picture).
We think you will be very happy you took the extra minute to stop and smell the roses! Here's a link where you can read an article about her and her photography:
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 MELINDA READ
MELINDA READ is in her tenth year as host and MC for the Annual, "Jim Cook Day of Hope for Diabetes", a free event, to be held on March 13, from 8am to 4pm in the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower Medical Center.
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 DR. AUDREY REED
There's a new entertainment venue in Indian Wells -- CABARET THEATRE WEST at the Hyatt Grand Champions, produced by Dr. Audrey Reed and Jane Friedlander Treacy.
PLEASE take a moment to click on Audrey's picture to see the schedule of shows they're bringing to our desert.
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OF INTEREST |
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JACQUELINE BACHAR will have FERN FIELD on her radio show on Saturday, March 13th. Fern will be discussing her work on MONK, her writing and the Educational Seminars with PSWIFT.
KPTR - 1450 AM every Saturday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
You can also catch Jacqueline's show at www.kptram1450.com from 12 to 1:00pm and also repeated from 3:00 to 4:00pm. |
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'WILDE PEOPLE' at IPAC |
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"Wilde People" at the Indio Performing Arts Center --This brand-new play about the works of the infamous Oscar Wilde, written and directed by Valerie-Jean Hume , co-starring PSWIFT member, Alden West, is scheduled to open on Friday, March 5, 2010. It will run Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, with Sunday matinees at
3 PM, for three weeks, ending March 21st.
Tickets are available through IPAC, at (760) 775-5200. |
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ACTING WORKSHOPS WITH JORN WINTHER |
PRODUCER-DIRECTOR JORN WINTHER
WILL BE BRINGING HIS ACCLAIMED
ACTING WORKSHOP CLASSES TO
CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS
37-500 Cook Street, Palm Desert, Ca
ACTORS WORKSHOP: Begins 3/4/2010 Thursdays 6pm - Room RG307
Open to all skill levels. Cost: 10 (2 hours) classes $335 or $40 a session
DIRECTING FOR TV AND MOVIES: Date TBA
Commercials and Soaps. Comedy/Drama Series, Game Shows, Sports, Special Events, Concerts
Cost: 10 hours $399
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP: Begins 3/6/2010 Saturdays 2pm - 4pm Room RG309
Age 9-14 Cost: 10 (2 hours) classes $335 or $40 a session
TV/MOVIE WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG ADULTS: Begins 3/6/2010 Saturdays 11am - 1pm Room RG309
Cost: 10 classes $335 per student or $40 a session (2 Hours)
SENIORS WORKSHOP: Begins 3/9/2010 Tuesdays 2pm - 4pm - Room RG309
Age 65 and up Cost: 10 (2 hours) classes $250 or $30 per session
For more information and to enroll go to www.studiowinther.com and click on academy or email jhw@studiowinther.com 760-972-4495
PSWIFT, DAN members, Seniors, Students $100 discount or $30 per session
The Jorn Winther experience is conducted in association with
CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS
And recommended by
PALM SPRINGS WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION (PSWIFT) |
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METHOD ACTING & IMPROV WORKSHOPS with WENDY GIRARD |
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PROFESSIONAL METHOD ACTING & IMPROVISATION CLASSES
MONDAY NIGHTS and SATURDAY AFTERNOONS
CENTRALLY LOCATED IN CATHEDRAL CITY
The classes are on-going with open enrollment.
Classes are for ages 12 and up, to Master Classes for working professionals.
Private coaching is available upon request.
Are you rusty and need to keep your chops up for work?
Do you need to prepare for a career in LA or NYC?
Or are you an experienced community theatre actor
who wants to work in commercial theatre, film and television?
As a Life Member of The Actors Studio, I am committed to cultivating the highest level of professional acting.
Monday night classes are 6 -10 PM for $200 a month, and Saturday afternoons 1 - 4 PM for $150 a month.
PSWIFT members receive 10% DISCOUNT.
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STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL |
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The Palm Springs Student Short Film Festival showcases young filmmakers. New leaders, Jonathan and Alex are high school students, and are committed to seeing this festival continue in the Coachella Valley.
If you know any Junior High, or Senior High, students who would like to particpate in this festival, PLEASE have them contact Jonathan and Alex at: pstudentfilmfest@aol.com
This years Palm Springs Student Film Festival will be
Thursday, April 22nd, 7:30 pm and Saturday, April 24th, 9:00 am.
BOTH SCREENINGS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC |
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SHORT FILM FESTIVAL |
MINDS WIDE OPEN
Film and Video Showcase
Celebrating Cinematic Works of Women in the Arts Festival Dates: June 3-6, 2010 -- Deadline: March 26, 2010
Film Types: All MUST be Short: TRT between 5 and 59 minutes
--Documentary: Narrative that takes a factual and accurate approach to its subject.
--Narrative: Dramatic shorts whose approach encompasses comedy, suspense/thriller, family etc.
--Experimental/Mixed Media/Music Video: An approach that is neither fiction nor nonfiction.
--Animated(All genres): drawn, digital, and claymation - are acceptable.
Entry Fees and Deadlines
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: March 19, 2010: $20.00
REGULAR DEADLINE: March 26, 2010: $25.00
LATE DEADLINE: April 2, 2010: $30.00
Please visit: http://vamindswideopen.org/ to learn more.
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PBS SPECIAL WITH DIAHANN CARROLL |
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Award winning entertainer Diahann Carroll will bring her acclaimed one woman show to PBS as part of their fund-raising program on the U.S public television stations, premiering in August 2010
The live concert will be filmed in Palm Springs, CA on Wednesday April 21st
at the Annenberg Theater, to benefit the Annenberg Theater at The Palm Springs Art Museum.
Jim Casey, President & CEO of Integrated Wealth Management, through his production company J&J Productions and producing partner, PSWIFT Member Kim Waltrip of Wonderstar Productions, Charles McCutcheons and Jeffrey Lane will present the consummate performer in conjunction with The PS Film Here LLC with material made available to Terrel Cass Productions,LLC, (TCP) to be edited into a three part, sixty minute concert. PBS will give stations rights to run the special for 8 runs over 25 months.
Tickets are on sale now at 760-325-4490
http://www.theladythemusicthelegend.com |
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NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS |
NEW
GENERAL
Ron Celona, Coachella Valley Repertory
Steve Petersen
ASSOCIATE
Dianne Benanti
LUMINARY
Doreen A. Dixon
Peter Fredric
Gloria Korngold
Grace Mark
Phyllis Newman
Joan H. Smith
RENEW
PATRON
GENERAL
Sharon Bell
Sheri Davis
Elizabeth Olivier
Melinda Read
Jeannie Reichert-Jorgensen
Nancy Smith
ASSOCIATE
CSUSB/Palm Desert
Trina Mascott
Sharon McCreary
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS HERE
If you have a business or service you'd like to promote, consider becoming one of our "Member Benefits". You just need to offer a discount to PSWIFT Members... We'll add your company to our WEBSITE - and for only $20, you can place a 'COUPON' in our newsletters with a link to your website. |
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Please contact PSWIFT at office@pswift.org and let us know how we can help promote YOU! |
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ATTENTION MEMBER AUTHORS |
If you are an author and have books you'd like to sell at our luncheons, please contact us at office@pswift.org and let us know so we can have a table for you.
You MUST RSVP to attend the program, and be willing to donate 15% of your proceeds to PSWIFT.
Book sales will be done AFTER the program.
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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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