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CANCELLED: Tonight's WIFI Monthly Meeting
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 CANCELLED: Tonight's WIF International Meeting The WIF International Committee Meeting of Wednesday, August 15th has been cancelled. Please stay tuned via our website calendar and email newsletter for an update on the new meeting date.
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| Member News | |
 Oana Bogdan
Oana was nominated for an Emmy Award for her work on "Justified" in the Outstanding Art Direction For a Single-Camera Series category. Her work can also be seen on the big screen in Total Recall (2012) for art direction on the hover cars, helicopters, and several sets. Oana and her art studio PAINT:LAB were seen on Bravo's "Miss Advised" Episode 8. More info: www.oanab.com and www.paintlab.net.
 Jessika Satori
Jessika, CEO and Director of Audacious Aperture, has 2 of their films nominated for four awards at the Action on Film Festival in Monrovia, CA. Appellation has been nominated for Best Dramatic Short Script and So Shall You Reap has been nominated for Best Dialogue, Best Music Composition, and for the Without A Box Best Script. The festival runs August 17th-25th.
 Cécile Delepière
Cécile's short film, Almost There, has been officially nominated at the LA Indie Film Festival. The Screening is Monday September 10th at 5:00 pm at the Los Feliz 3 Cinemas, 1822 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027. Cécile is Writer//Director/Producer on the project. To watch the trailer, CLICK HERE.
 Tiffany Yen
The narrative short Casual has been accepted into the LA Shorts Fest (Sept. 6th-13th) and will be making its world premiere at this Academy-qualifying festival. Tiffany starred and executive produced this romantic drama about two lovers who discover the hidden truth in their relationship. Join the film's facebook page at www.facebook.com/Casual.short.
 Roe Moore
Roe, (Actress/Comedienne), brings together 8 CO-based actors for a night of personal stories, theatre, and musical performances at Second City Hollywood on August 22nd to raise funds to help the victims and families in the theatre shooting in Aurora. She was born and raised in Aurora and hopes to reach $25,000 before September 1st. Donate: www.givingfirst.org/ColoradoActors Facebook: CLICK HERE
*Due to limited space, e-news submissions are first-come, first-serve. Guidelines: 400 character spaces, no graphic art, no editorial content; headshots only. Character Counter: CLICK HERE
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| |  Debra Martin Chase, Producer and WIF Panelist, was interviewed by Deborah Roberts this week on ABC's Nightline about her new film SPARKLE, which will be released in theatres this Friday, August 17th. SPARKLE is about a trio of church choir singing sisters in 1968 Detroit that rocket to fame only to learn that the road to stardom may break their family apart. The film stars Whitney Houston in her final feature film role. The interview includes commentary by co-star Jordin Sparks.. To view the interview on abcnews.go.com, CLICK HERE. |
| Article Headline |  This week, WIF was featured on New York Time's web page "ROOM for Debate." Melissa Silverstein, of Women and Hollywood, helped curate a forum titled "How Can Women Gain Influence in Hollywood?" It featured, among other experts, WIF President, Cathy Schulman, and WIF Foundation Chair, Susan Cartsonis. CLICK HERE to read the full article.
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| Beverly Hills Breakfast Friday, August 17th | |
WIF Beverly Hills Breakfast
Guest Speakers: Rowena Arguelles (Creative Artists Agency)
and Eryn Brown (Management 360)
Friday, August 17th
8:00 - 10:00 am
El Torito Grill
9595 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
 Rowena Arguelles is a Motion Picture agent at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), an entertainment and sports agency based in Los Angeles with offices in New York, London, Nashville, and Beijing. Arguelles, based in the Los Angeles office, represents clients including directors Susanne Bier (SERENA; IN A BETTER WORLD), Joe Cornish (ATTACK THE BLOCK), Catherine Hardwicke (TWILIGHT; THIRTEEN), Justin Lin (FAST AND FURIOUS; BETTER LUCK TOMORROW), Robert Luketic (21; LEGALLY BLONDE), John Madden (BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL; THE DEBT), Michael Sucsy (THE VOW; GREY GARDENS), Edgar Wright (SCOTT PILGRIM; SHAUN OF THE DEAD); screenwriters Abi Morgan (IRON LADY; SHAME), Charles Randolph (LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS; THE INTERPRETER), Erin Cressida Wilson (CHLOE; SECRETARY), Brian Nelson (DEVIL; HARD CANDY); writer/directors Sacha Gervasi (HITCHCOCK; ANVIL), Patty Jenkins (MONSTER), Rebecca Miller (THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE; PERSONAL VELOCITY); producer Bruce Cohen (MILK; AMERICAN BEAUTY) and actors Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Jessica Chastain, Katherine Heigl, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts and Renee Zellweger.
 Eryn Brown has been partner at management and production company Management 360 since she started with the company in June, 2011. Brown has helped craft the careers of a select list of writers, directors, novelists and actors. She currently manages clients including: Dan Fogelman (CARS, TANGLED, CRAZY STUPID LOVE), Brad Garrett (EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND), Mikael Hafstrom (1408, THE RITE), Phil Johnston (CEDAR RAPIDS, WRECK IT RALPH), Brian Gatewood & Alex Tanaka (THE SITTER), Bruce Eric Kaplan (SIX FEET UNDER, GIRLS), Delia Ephron (SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE, SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELLING PANTS) and Josh Ferris (Then We Came To The End).
TICKETS: WIF Members $20 / Non-members $50
RSVP BY PHONE: 323-935-2211
For more details, CLICK HERE!
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| WIF Master Class Monday, August 20th | |
WIF Master Class
"Doing Your Homework and Making a Good Impression"
with Special Guests Marilyn Atlas and Mary Lou Belli
Monday, August 20th
7:00 - 9:00 pm
LA Film School, 6353 Sunset Blvd. Room 1060
Hollywood, CA 90028
 MARILYN ATLAS is an award-winning producer and personal manager, and is equally at home in the worlds of film, television, and live theater. Among her credits as film producer are "Real Women Have Curves" for HBO, which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, "A Certain Desire," starring Sam Waterston, and "Echoes," which won the Gold Award at the Texas International Film Festival. In addition to producing a variety of programming for the cable/ pay TV market, Marilyn has served as a production consultant on the film "Call Me." She was also involved as a producer in the development of the MOW "Nightwalker" and "Playing for Keeps."
 MARY LOU BELLI is an Emmy Award winner, producer, writer, and director. On BET, she returns this season directing "Reed Between the Lines," and "The Game," the spinoff to "Girlfriends" which she directed for 7 consecutive seasons. She directed the pilot of the Web series "3Way," winner of 2 Logo awards and The AfterEllen.com 2008 Visibility Awards for Best Lesbian/bi Web Series, which is about to start its second season. With over 125 episodes to her credit, Mary Lou directed "Living with Fran," starring Fran Drescher, "Misconceptions," starring Jane Leeves, and "Eve," starring hip hop artist Eve.
For details and RSVP information, CLICK HERE!
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WIF Actors Group Thursday, August 23rd
|  FREE for WIF Members / Non-Members $10
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Showbiz Store & Café
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd., 1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90049
This month's group will start with a vocal and physical warm up, some improvisation, and then exploring animals as an approach to character and scene work. Please bring any monologues or scenes that you may be working on. If you don't have any text please just bring yourself!
 The Actors Group is facilitated by Mhairi Morrison, an actress and comedienne passionate about protecting the sanity of performers while at the same time exploring the mysteries of play. Her training includes studies at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, and L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris.
Networking starts at 6:30 pm in the café (ground floor)
Workshop begins at 7:00 pm in the session room (third floor)
(Free parking after 6:00 pm in the building lot)
RSVP Contact: info@wif.org (Put ACTORS GROUP in the email's subject line.)
Non-Members can purchase advance tickets at 323-935-2211
Walk-Ins are welcome (WIF membership cards required; exact change at the door;
checks made payable to Women In Film)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
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| WIF Goal Support Group Wednesday, September 5th |  The WIF Goal Support Group is an ongoing, members-only gathering where we continually focus on taking our careers to the next level. Together, we create an environment and attitude that is a prerequisite for long term success. We tackle any and every topic that impacts our ability to support ourselves, leading to greater and greater levels of creative expression and success. Come join us!
Coordinator: Kimberly Faith Jones
When: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: Women In Film Office, 6100 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 710 Los Angeles, 90048
If you are already a WIF member and would like to join Goal Support, RSVP to info@wif.org.
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|  Member Discounts: Make the most of your membership card! Free and discounted community activities, workshops, screenings, and more listed below! Submit announcements for discounted events to info@wif.org. * Guidelines: 900 character space limit / 125 word limit; Submit logos and headshots as a jpeg file. The WIF office does not accept or condense press releases. Submissions are first-come, first serve. All submissions are subject to WIF approval before publication. Space Counter: CLICK HERE |
| Lady Filmmakers Film Festival: Final Submission Deadline |
 4th Annual Lady Filmmakers Film Festival
September 28th - 30th
WGA, Beverly Hills
FINAL DEADLINE: Thursday, August 30th
August 30th is the FINAL DEADLINE for the 4th Annual Lady Filmmakers Film Festival. Prizes are available to projects including features, narratives, documentaries, shorts, student films and foreign films. All winning screenplay prizes include a Staged Reading of your screenplay. We're not just for ladies! We are accepting submissions for Short & Feature Films, Short Scripts, Art to Exhibit, and Musicians to showcase. Screenings will be at the WGA in Beverly Hills. Great Prizes, Workshops, Panels, & Networking Parties!
Submit directly to www.ladyfilmmakers.com. Email patricia@ladyfilmmakers.com with any questions or inquiries. Use code 5WIF2012 to get a $5 refund on your paid submission via PayPal! |
| YOU+ Artist Coaching Program: Ticket Discount |
 The Film Training Company presents:YOU+ Artist Coaching Program
Sept 29th, 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sept 30th, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Workshop Instructor: John Hanley Jr.
Location: TBA
*WIF discount: 2 day ticket: $99 (*reg. $249) - use discount code WIFLA
Only 25 seats available!
Creatives of SoCal! Achieve new creative heights and unleash the power that is YOU! Boost your career prospects and work towards more financial success and inspiration to blossom in your creativity. The YOU+ workshop is designed to provide creative professionals and artists the tools for dramatically transforming their careers towards success while unleashing the full measure of their creative spirit. This program is for all types of Artists and Creative Professionals including Visual, Performing, Fine or Technical, behind-the-scenes or in front of the camera.
More information: www.thefilmtrainingcompany.com/youplus2012/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefilmtrainingcompany
Questions? Contact Rametin Movahhed - rametin@thefilmtrainingcompany.com
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| Marketing Teleseminar: 10% Discount |  Teleseminar with Business Expert & Columnist Klaudia Kovacs
Powerful Marketing that Sells:
10 Secrets to Double Your Sales by the End of the Year Text
September 6, 2012, 10:00 - 11:30 am, PST
10% off for WIF members: $160
TODAY ONLY: Early Bird Price: $145 (20% Off)
Sign up today: www.mysuccessconsultant.com/powerfulmarketingseminar/
This seminar is the right place for you if you have tried to promote your work with disappointing results, feel stuck and do not know why your career is not blooming, or feel frustrated that your marketing is not getting a big response.
Learn ways to multiply your income, become skilled in quick fan/investor-attraction techniques and learn the most important aspects of money-generating, career-promoting websites.
Klaudia's clients include business owners, professionals and artists such as Attorney Tiffany Gray (Happy Independence Day - LA's Indie Film Networking Conference), Actor/Writer Ingez Rameau, Director Gergely Fonyo, and Filmmaker/Entrepreneur, George Adams.
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WIF Resources Page: Post your name online!
|  Post your name, skill set, and contact info on WIF's Career Lounge Resources page! Don't miss that potential casting call or job opening! WIF's Resources page promotes your freelance business or services to the entertainment community. If you type scripts, write copy, tune instruments, test games, build sets, or whatever your independent business is, you can promote it...FREE OF CHARGE! First-time listers get their name, headshot, and skill set posted in WIF's Job Listings e-blast! To take advantage of this great service exclusive to WIF members, CLICK HERE. Want to find out what other benefits are available to you as a WIF member? CLICK HERE. |
| Check your membership status! | Time to renew your WIF membership?
Need to update your contact information?
Log into WIF's Membership Directory to update your profile or renew for 2012!
The directory's privacy settings allow you to be listed in our job field index. Make new contacts!
Active WIF members receive discounts to networking events and free screening e-vites!
Sign up to volunteer! Attend a free master class! CLICK HERE TO LOG IN!
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