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| LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT | |
 Dear Members and Friends,
PSWIFT members are buzzing around getting ready for the Broken Glass Awards. To date, we have over 25 volunteers/ committee members involved in making this the most exciting, most entertaining and most fun gala we've produced. As our only fundraiser of the year, I'm hoping every one of you make a reservation and support our efforts to provide creative arts scholarships to worthy students and keep the BookPALS program thriving at our Valley schools. But don't hesitate. We have limited seating and we've already sold over half of our tables. Come mingle with this year's Oscar nominated director Jennifer Yuh Nelson. Get up close with Golden Globe winner Raquel Welch and Oscar winner Shirley Jones. So many more surprises that I can't reveal! But trust me - it's going to be a very special evening.
Glam it up, Coachella Valley.
See you on the Red Carpet March 2nd.
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| NEW BOARD MEMBERS for 2012 | |
Palm Springs Women in Film & Television is proud to welcome JIM FRAWLEY, CHRISTIANE JOUBERT, and LINDA KLATCHKO to the PSWIFT Board of Directors.
Jim Frawley: For years, Jim has been known as the "go to" director for television pilots and series. An 'actor's director', his reputation for working well with women is obvious when you look at his success stories:
THAT GIRL, CAGNEY & LACEY, ALLY McBEAL, GHOST WHISPERER, GREY'S ANATOMY, PRIVATE PRACTICE, and he produced and directed JUDGING AMY. He currently makes his home in Indian Wells with his wife, Cynthia.
Christiane Joubert: Multi-talented Christiane has worked both as a performing artist as well as in the corporate world in marketing, PR, finance, sales and fundraising. She returned to the entertainment industry and worked in sales for both KMIR6 (NBC) and KPSP Local 2 (CBS). She also did many voice-overs for commercials for both stations and was on camera in a number of them. Christiane is multi-lingual and speaks French and Spanish as well as some Italian. In addition, she speaks a bit of Arabic having lived in Saudi Arabia for six years in the late '70s.
 Linda Klatchko: Linda has been a Partner in the law firm of KLATCHKO & KLATCHKO for over 36 years in Palm Springs with emphasis in family law, general civil practice, real estate, estate planning, homeowners associations, business law, and litigation. She has been active in many local organizations, and was listed in the Top Lawyers (Family Law) 2011 Palm Springs Life Magazine.
Sherry Halperin, President of PSWIFT, said, "We are delighted to welcome Jim, Christiane and Linda, and look forward to the energy and talent they bring to our Board."
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mar 2 BROKEN GLASS AWARDS
The Show at Agua
Caliente Casino,
Rancho Mirage
Mar. 18 - ę Sunday with ...
Maggie Abbott
Apr. 14 - Guest Speaker Luncheon
BONNIE DORE
DATE TBD ę Sunday with...
Ethel Hyde White
May 12 - Power Luncheon
IWC
Jun. 12 - End of Season Party
Mary Pickford Theatre,CC
NOTE: ę FREE Sunday Seminars are for Members Only Limited Seating
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PSWIFT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee:
Sherry Halperin, President
Denise DuBarry Hay, Past-President/Marketing & Public Awareness Chair
Patti Gribow, Vice President
Leanna Bonamici, Secretary
Mark Gustafson, Treasurer
Board of Directors:
Joyce Bulifant
Mitch Blumberg
Tere Romero Britton
Pattie Daly Caruso
Elaine Church
Sherry Davis
Jim Frawley
Christiane Joubert
Linda Klatchko
Diane Marlin-Dirkx
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MARCH 2, 2012 - 4th ANNUAL BROKEN GLASS AWARDS | |
FOURTH ANNUAL BROKEN GLASS AWARDS - HONOREES
PALM SPRINGS WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION
is honored to announce
the Recipients of this year's BROKEN GLASS AWARDS
SHIRLEY JONES Oscar® winner for Supporting Actress in 1961 in Elmer Gantry,
Shirley's career has spanned Broadway musicals such as South Pacific to iconic Hollywood
musicals Oklahoma and Music Man to the wildly popular Television series The Partridge
Family.
RAQUEL WELCH "Contrary to popular myth, I didn't just hatch out of an eagle's nest
circa One Million Years B.C. clad in a doe-skin bikini." So opens "Raquel: Beyond the
Cleavage," her recently published autobiography. She is a film, television and stage actress
having starred in more than 45 films as well as Broadway musicals.
JENNIFER YUH NELSON Jennifer Yuh Nelson made her feature film directorial debut
with "Kung Fu Panda 2" the sequel to the Academy Award®-nominated original film from
2008. When the film crossed $645 million at the worldwide box-office, she became the
highest-grossing female director at the global box office. AND, it was announced on
January 24 that she was NOMINATED FOR AN OSCAR (R) for animated film, director!
BARBARA KELLER Barbara received the Outstanding Volunteer Award from the
Association of Fundraising Professionals; the Palm Springs Athena Award; she is on the
Board of the Desert AIDS Project, for which she co-chairs the Steve Chase Gala; and the
Board of Jewish Family Service of the Desert. She has served as an Honorary Chair of
Michael Childers' One Night Only charity event. She and her husband, Jerry Keller own two
restaurants, Rancho Mirage's Acqua Pazza and Palm Springs' LULU.
KIM WALTRIP Kim is Vice Chair of Kim and Jim Productions. Recent feature titles include
"Outrun," "Expecting Mary," "Adopt a Sailor," "I Didn't Come Here to Die" and "A Thousand
Cuts." She has been honored with the "Angel of the Year" award by the Olive Crest
Foundation for abused and neglected children, was the District Director for Congresswoman
Mary Bono and was an international model for Wilhelmina.
FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012
The SHOW Theatre
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
32-250 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA
Red Carpet Arrivals and Cocktails 6:00 pm
Dinner, Awards Program and Entertainment 7:00pm
Bring your dancing shoes! Plan to stay after the presentations!
Tickets: PSWIFT Members $100 / Non Members $150
RSVP: 760-238-0306, office@pswift.org
or CLICK HERE to order tickets online.
(SPACE IS LIMITED, so reserve your seats NOW!)
MEDIA CONTACT:
Diane Marlin Dirkx
linkx@dc.rr.com
760-238-0306
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SUNDAY with... MITCH BLUMBERG - Jan. 8, 2012 - WRAP UP | |
Sunday, January 8th with Mitch Blumberg was a delight. We all gathered at his beautiful home at PGA West against a backdrop of rocky mountains (so close you could almost touch them) and roses. Mitch regaled us with stories of his years in Texas and LA as an independent producer and studio executive.
His anecdotes about getting either financing or stars for independent features were enlightening and fun. As a studio exec, the number of submitted scripts vs. the tiny sum of films that will get made is staggering... and the constant fear that somewhere in those thousands of unmade films is another "Citizen Kane." As an independent producer, bottom line: Put your ego aside - keep yourself visible, and approach anyone you can use or who may need what you're pitching. Discouragement isn't an option. AND, keep your sense of humor.
We are all so lucky to have Mitch here and on our Board of Directors. |
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NEW UPGRADED PSWIFT WEBSITE IS COMING! | |
We are in the process of upgrading our website.
You will still be able to read our newsletters, upcoming events,
RSVP and renew your membership.
If you wish to submit a news item please send it to:
office@pswift.org
We'll make every effort to place it on the website.
Unfortunately, we aren't able to upload any PHOTOS,
but we will add them when the new site goes live.
You'll be notified as soon as the new site is up and running. |
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DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW PHONE APP!! | |
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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BookPALS - TERE BRITTON | |
 READERS NEEDED
We need readers for
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
on Calle Tampico in La Quinta
Kindergarten and 5th grade
One class each
Only once a week - 30 minutes
PLEASE CALL TERE BRITTON at 760-898-4052 for more info.
Thank you!
(If you watched the S.A.G. Awards last Sunday, you heard Alec Baldwin plug his involvement with the S.A.G. Foundation's BookPALS program... You'll be joining a very impressive NATIONAL literacy program! ) |
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BARBARA KELLER TO RECEIVE HER STAR | |
BROKEN GLASS AWARD Honoree, BARBARA KELLER, will be receiving her STAR on the Walk of Stars, February 3rd, at 4:00pm in front of Lulu California Bistro, 200 So. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs.
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BROKEN GLASS CHAIRPERSONS ON PATTIE DALY CARUSO | |
If you want the inside scoop on the Broken Glass Awards
join Elaine Church and Mitch Blumberg
BROKEN GLASS AWARDS Chairpersons
on
Pattie Daly Caruso's "Valley Views"
KMIR6
Saturday, Feb.4th at 5:30 |
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RON CELONA | |
CV Repertory Theatre presents "The Woolgatherer" Jan. 25 - Feb. 5, 2012
Directed by PSWIFT member, RON CELONA, at the CV Repertory Theatre at the Atrium, 69-930 Hwy 111, Ste. 116, Rancho Mirage, CA.
"The Woolgatherer", written by two-time Emmy award winner, William Mastrosimone, is a riveting dramedy that proves... there is someone out there for everyone! Renowned critic, Rex Reed, called "The Woolgatherer", "An emotionally wrenching experience no theatre enthusiast should miss." (TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE)
Sponsored by the Wells Fargo Foundation. For tickets contact:
760-296-2966 or visit the website: www.cvrep.org
15% DISCOUNT to PSWIFT Members! |
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JOYCE BULIFANT | |
PSWIFT member JOYCE BULIFANT brings the debut of Remembering Helen Hayes, With Love to Dezart Performs' Annual Fundraising Gala Saturday, February 11, 2012. Supported by photographs and videos from her private collection, Bulifant will share happy memories (and some outrageous adventures) with her former mother-in-law, Helen Hayes.
The evening is co-produced by PSWIFT member MICHAEL SHAW, and chaired by PSWIFT member JUDY STEINBERG.
The gala event featuring Ms. Bulifant will be held at the Palm Springs Woman's Club located at 314 S Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs. Tickets are available online at www.dezartperforms.com or by phone 760.322.0179
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AUDREY REED | |
Dr Audrey Reed and Jane Treacy, producers, Cabaret Theatre West at the Indian Wells Theatre, CSUSB-Palm Desert Campus for 3 different shows
Hooray for Hollywood, Hooray for the USA and Broadway Tonight
There will be 6 performances of each show, running Jan 20 - April 27
PSWIFT member LEANNA BONAMICI is the visual designer for "Hooray for Hollywood"
Show has opened to rave reviews.
Please visit the website to see dates and times (under "schedule")
www.cabarettheatrewest.com
For tickets, visit the website or call 760-568-0024
CLICK HERE TO READ REVIEW
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MARYANN RIDINI SPENCER | |
 Maryann Ridini Spencer of Ridini Entertainment (co-writer/producer of critically acclaimed ratings hit "The Lost Valentine" starring Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt, Hallmark Hall of Fame/CBS), has entered into her second season writing, producing and hosting the TV series "Simply Delicious Living with Maryann" ("SDL") and "Sustainable Ventura" ("SV"). Both series impart empowering messages in an entertaining fashion. While SDL explores delicious, healthy recipes and joyous living inspirations, SV delves into green living practices and offer tips and ideas for sustainable living. In the same fashion, Ridini Spencer now writes about these uplifting living ideas in her new ongoing blog column for Ventura County Star's "VC Style."
(blogs.venturacountystar.com/vcstyle) and on SDL's blog at SimplyDeliciousLiving.tv. |
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CLANCY GRASS | |
Clancy has just completed production on a pilot for BRAVO, dealing with several ladies in wheel-chairs and their incredible resiliency. |
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BURT PEACHY | |
Burt Peachy, Artistic Director, Script 2 Stage 2 Screen, is proud to present, RANDOM ACTS, (Sketch comedy in the tradition of the Carol Burnett Show and Saturday Night Live) Friday February 17 and Saturday, February 18, 2012 at The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert in Rancho Mirage. Tickets are $10. For information or to reserve your tickets call 760-345-7938. 6:30pm Pre-Show music by Darci Daniels. Curtain at 7:15pm.
Cast includes PSWIFT Member ALDEN WEST.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
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LEANNA BONAMICI | |
SHORTS SHOWCASE has added a third time to watch.
Shorts Showcase airs Tuesdays at 10:30 pm and Fridays (Sat Morn) at 12:30 am. Currently it also is airing a third time at 10:30 pm on Sunday evenings - locally on channel 9 KVCR. SHORTS SHOWCASE reaches 18 million homes throughout Southern California - covering the 5 counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and North County San Diego.
With over 6,000 TV viewers a week plus viewers to the website, the audience is approximately 30,000 viewers per month and growing!
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CHIP MILLER, DESERT C.A.M. Studios | |
DCAM's feature film, "Cry Murder," premiered January 25th at the Camelot Theater in Palm Springs, and a 2nd film, "Earth to Jimmy," a coming-of-age tale, is set to commence production in April in Philadelphia.
In DCAM's maiden year, they produced several music videos, two Public Television concert specials; a PBS Pledge dance special in Ireland; and developed a roster of theatrical film projects, like "The Bamboozlement" scheduled to shoot in Washington, DC and NYC in June. Other productions this year included The Patti Gribow Show (business infomercials and web content); web spots for Tony Robbins; national Kellogg's Froot Loops commercials for LA-based Pepper Films, a Tai Chi Exercise DVD series; and a one-woman show for Pia Zadora.
Desert C.A.M. Studios/Winmill Films LLC, is a new film/video production company, video/audio post-production house; live switch edit TV studio with large green screen, multi-camera set-ups, and teleprompters; and a film/video equipment rental house. |
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MARY ARCHER | |
 Mary Archer's Prime Time Dancers performed at the Humana-La Quinta Health Fair last month.
She is also in the Course Catalog that the College of the Desert (PACE) program recently printed offering her Tap classes. Mary's tapping is for all ages, and all levels of experience. For more information, you can contact her at:
Dr. Mary Archer
BREATH OF LIFE ARTS 760-296-3347
breathoflifearts@gmail.com
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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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GRANTS FOR FILM FUNDING | |
Applications for the 2012 Women in Film Foundation's Film Finishing Fund will be available on our website starting Monday, January 30th. The FFF supports films by, for or about women by providing cash grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind services. In order to apply for a FFF grant, a filmmaker must have completed principal photography and a rough cut at the time of application.
To read more, visit http://www.wif.org/fff-info. |
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WENDY GIRARD'S ACTING WORKSHOPS | |
 Wendy Girard is an award-winning actor and producer, as well as director and casting director with 45 years as a professional in the industry. She starred in hundreds of roles on stage in NYC and on television and in film in Los Angeles. As a director and producer Girard has developed numerous original scripts produced in NYC
and LA.
She was a protege of Lee Strasberg for thirteen years, then studied with Stella Adler, and Sanford Meisner technique. Girard began her professional career by performing Viola Spolin Improvisation at Arena Stage. During her career and as a Life Member of The Actors Studio for over forty years, she has worked with dozens of Academy Award-winning actors, directors and writers. She now offers her exceptional expertise in how to create award-winning work here in the Palm Springs area.
Master Acting Workshop began Wednesday, November 2 at 6PM at Cathedral Center.
Professional Acting Classes began Saturday, November 5 at 9AM at the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert.
All classes are on-going with open enrollment and open to teens and adults.
Please call 310.699.3030 between 10 AM - 6 PM for more information and to register. Class size is limited.
Wendy Girard
Cell/Text/Facetime 310.699.3030
Email: girard@wendygirard.com
Website: http://WendyGirard.com
IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm0320731
Skype: Filmmystic
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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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