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| LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT |
 Dear Members and Friends of PSWIFT,
We did it!!!! We've surpassed the 200 mark for membership. For all of you who joined at our Oct. luncheon, you have a great year ahead of you. Thanks for becoming a member.
Jim Frawley - you are a fabulous speaker. Yes, your career and information was fascinating - but your heartfelt words of encouragement and love is what we will always cherish. Thank you, Jim.
I have a problem - there aren't enough weeks or months in the year to do all the programs we'd like to present. Amazing people have stepped forward offering their expertise and desire to be part of our group. Trust me, you have some fabulous lectures and gatherings coming up.
So let's segue to our next event - our educational seminar Nov. 9th. Why is this important to each and every one of you? If you weren't interested in the arts, you wouldn't be part of PSWIFT. I'm constantly asked - how do I get an acting or V.O. job without going to L.A.? If I want to shoot a film here in town, are there any hotels or caterers or stores or cities that will give me incentives? How do I pull a permit? How do I find a crew? What are the advantages of shooting in Palm Desert over Pasadena? How do I become an editor or a script supervisor?
We have some answers. Our team has been working diligently and will present a fascinating panel to you on Nov. 9th. Every one of you need to take part in this fact finding and solution offering seminar.
See you soon.
Best,
Sherry |
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NOV. 9 - FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY SUMMIT | |
THERE ARE STILL SEATS AVAILABLE
RSVP NOW!
CLICK HERE
PALM SPRINGS WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION presents...
The 1st Annual
FILM & TELEVISION
INDUSTRY SUMMIT:
"Where Are We Growing"
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Indian Wells Resort - IW Club
44-500 Indian Wells Lane, IW
11:00am - Registration
11:45am - Lunch is served
12:15 - 1:30pm - Panel Discussion and Q&A
PSWIFT Members $25 / Non Members $35
RSVP w/ PrePayment REQUIRED:
Please RSVP early - 760-238-0306 / office@pswift.org / www.pswift.org.
Palm Springs Women in Film & Television presents a fast-paced, innovative discussion with leading experts concerning the ASSETS, CHALLENGES and SOLUTIONS for the film, television and creative arts industry in the Coachella Valley.
Panelists:
SHERI DAVIS - Director, Inland Empire Film Commission
KIM WALTRIP - Film Producer
MITCH BLUMBERG - Deputy Exec. Director, Desert Arc
ROBERT STEARNS - Exec.Director, Arts Oasis
MIKE CZERWINSKI - General Manager for Time Warner Media Sales
Moderator: BOB MARRA - Wheeler's Market Intelligence, The Public Record
This is a discussion you won't want to miss! We NEED your suggestions.
For more information, please CLICK HERE FOR FLYER.
Checks can be mailed to:
Palm Springs Women in Film & Television
49-455 Coachella Dr., La Quinta, CA 92253 |
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2011-2012
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Nov. 9 - 1st Annual Film & Television Industry Summit
- IWC (See more info at left)
Nov. 13 - êSunday Seminar
with Patrick Evans
Dec. HOLIDAY PARTY
(date to be determined)
Bring A Book For BookPALS
Jackalope
2012
Jan. 8 - ê Sunday Seminar with Mitch Blumberg
Jan. 24 - Annual Meeting with
Guest Speaker, Literary
Manager AMY SCHIFFMAN
Location tbd
Mar 2 BROKEN GLASS AWARDS
The Show at Agua Caliente
Casino, Rancho Mirage
Apr. 15 - ê Sunday Seminar
May 12 - Power Luncheon
IWC
Jun. 12 - End of Season Party
NOTE: ê FREE Sunday Seminars are for Members Only Limited Seating
RSVP Required |
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PSWIFT MEMBERS ONLY - "SUNDAY WITH.... PATRICK EVANS" |
PSWIFT MEMBERS ONLY:
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2011 ***FREE***
Seating is limited - RSVP early!
office@pswift.org or call 760-238-0306
Come and join us for the first in our "Sunday with...." series.
These are casual get-togethers where we have a chance
to meet one-on-one with some of the very talented people in our industry.
PATRICK EVANS joined KPSP as one of 72 original employees, and has been a reporter, anchor, and now Chief Meteorologist for the station since its debut in September of 2002.
Patrick came to California after a decade of work for WDBJ Television in Roanoke, VA. Hired in 2000 as the Chief Meteorologist for the Orange County News channel in Santa Ana, he spent two years in "the O.C." living in Laguna Beach. His television career now spans more than 20 years, as he started working in TV at the tender age of 17. Patrick hails from Charlottesville, VA, home to the University of Virginia (his alma mater); his family still lives there.
While at work, Patrick delivers the forecast at 5, 6 and 11pm. He can be seen at various community events serving as Emcee, and on very rare occasions you might even catch him on the sports desk! Patrick has covered stories all over the country, and has gone as far as Peru on assignment.
When not at work, he is often spotted crooning Sinatra tunes with local musicians around the Valley. He lives in Rancho Mirage, and enjoys the Valley's many golf courses as often as he can... Always checking out the weather, of course.
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SAVE THE DATE! MARCH 2, 2012 - 4th ANNUAL BROKEN GLASS AWARDS | |
If you cannot see picture, please CLICK HERE to see pdf file. |
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NEW PSWIFT PHONE APP NOW AVAILABLE!! |
Yes! PSWIFT is now available on your phone! Simply go to the app store and type in PSWIFT! It's FREE. |
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WELCOME, MARK GUSTAFSON | |
PSWIFT is pleased to welcome Mark Gustafson to the Palm Springs Women in Film & Television Board of Directors.
Mark is Market President of the Coachella Valley for First California Bank. He and his wife, Laurie, moved to the Coachella Valley in 2008 from Ames, Iowa. Mark also currently serves on the board of directors of United Way of the Desert. |
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.TERE BRITTON - BookPALS | |
 Dear PSWIFT Members,
Your support of Coachella Valley BookPALS (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools) has kept it going. Your recent contribution check for $1,835.00, representing the BGA Gala and members contributions, will go a long way in helping us meet our expenses.
While the money is clearly vital for the program, it is your personal support that sustains and motivates me. Without your encouragement and pats on the back, I'm not sure we could continue.
Please accept my deep heartfelt thanks.
Tere Britton
WHILE I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION:
I am seeking four readers in La Quinta and Indio for Dr. Carreon Academy School, located at 47-368 Monroe Street, Indio, CA 92201.
You can contact me at 760-898-4052.
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DR. DIANE KLINE | |
Dr. Diane Kline is honored to have a painting selected for the Ace Showing at the Palm Springs Art Museum. It's entitled: "Palm Desert Sunrise." The show runs from Oct 11-Dec 4. The artist reception is November 16, 5-7:30. |
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ALDEN WEST and BURT PEACHY | |
Alden West has been cast by Burt Peachy, the artistic director of Script 2 Stage 2 Screen, in a reading of a new play by Steve Totland called YOU ARE HERE. It was showcased at the 2011 Great Plains Theatre Conference. The staged reading will be Novermber 11 and 12 at 7:30 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Rancho Mirage. These performances will be free. Please go to www.script2stage2screen.com to learn more about this and the other readings scheduled for this season.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE FLYER
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PATTIE DALY CARUSO | |
Longest running television talk show in the Coachella Valley
starting 17th Season...
"VALLEY VIEWS" with Pattie Daly Caruso
KMIR6, Every Sat, 5:30pm, starts 1/14/12
Classic "Valley Views" 24/7 on PATTIE.TV |
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PAULA CAPLAN | |
PALM SPRINGS, CA -- November 6, 12:06-12:50 p.m. Pacific Time -- radio interview with the wonderful ANITA RUFUS on KNEWS 94.3 -- with respect to my work about veterans, including my plays SHADES, WAR&THERAPY, and BURNS, and other nonfiction, activism, and theatre projects.
PALM DESERT, CA -- November 10, 6:00 p.m. "When Johnny and Jane Come Marching Home: How All of Us Can Help Veterans" at California State University San Bernardino at Palm Desert, 37-500 Cook St., in the Indian Wells Theater.
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Attention Members: | |
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. Newsletter deadline: the 21st of the month.
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HELP NEEDED | |
Looking for a writer familiar with children's books, animation or graphic novels.
If possible someone well traveled. The book is "The adventures of Yasmine" It's a cross between Dora the Explorer and Eloise at the Plaza. It will be a book series around the world.
Need help with structure, description, punctuation and English.
Reasonable pay. Please call Yasmine 310-658-8668 |
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CALLING ALL TAPPERS & WANNA BE TAPPERS
PSWIFT Member, MARY ARCHER, is now taking enrollment for Tap Dance classes for those who have had some "Tap" training, and for those who have always wanted to try this FUN way to FITNESS.
Her classes at Mirage Inn, Vista Cove and Atria Palm Desert are gaining momentum and her resident's class at Mirage Inn, Rancho Mirage, gave their first performance with ages ranging from 83-96 years of age. It is this kind of experience that not only promotes physical and mental health, but results in a feeling of euphoria that emanates from a sense of accomplishment and a job well done.
For More Information please call: Dr. Mary Archer
Breath Of Life Arts
760-296-3347 954-937-2247 |
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Dezart Performs 4th Annual Play Reading Series Call for Entries - submissions accepted October 15, 2011 through November 21, 2011
Dezart Performs is a professional theatre company in the Palm Springs area dedicated to bringing new and exciting theatrical experiences to the Coachella Valley. The 4th Annual Play Reading Series date will be announced shortly. Audience members will vote for their favorite play of the series. The "Audience Favorite" will be produced and staged at the beginning of Dezart Performs' fifth season in the Fall of 2012.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - WIFTI SHOWCASE | |
WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION INTERNATIONAL
March 8, 2012 is the 2012 WIFTI Showcase. We have received many of your films already, thank you to those who have already submitted but we are still looking forward to submissions from all you. The extended due date for submissions is November 20, 2011. The Application and information for the Showcase is on the wiftichapters.org website. This is a great opportunity to showcase the work of your Chapter's filmmakers.
http://www.wiftichapters.org
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PSWIFT VIRTUAL FILM OFFICE WEBSITE | |
 www.psfilmoffice.com
If you have a listing, please take a moment to verify our information is current. If you are an actor, please make sure you have a photo with your profile. If you have trouble adding a picture to your listing, you can send it to us at: office@pswift.org and indicate it is for the PS Film Office website.
We are picking up new listings all the time AND people are USING this site to find talent, businesses, crew...
it's important that they can find YOU!
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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!
Editor: Cheryl Blythe
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