May 2008
Our May speaker will be Lee
Zahavi Jessup.
Insider’s view on the
Business of Hollywood. Q & A Session with Lee
Zahavi Jessup, Director, ScriptShark, Baseline StudioSystems.
A Part of The New York Times Co.
ScriptShark is the Internet's
original script coverage and story development service.
Since its founding it has helped numerous writers
take significant steps forward, professionally. These
screenwriters have gone on to sell/option scripts,
set up pitches, land writing assignments, and garner
representation.
ScriptShark Director, Lee
Zahavi,
a veteran of film development and production, has
worked with such companies as Tapestry Films, HBO
Pictures, Trimark, Gemstone Entertainment and others.
Sunday,
May 4, 2008
6:00 PM
Lincoln Restaurant
4008 N. Lincoln Avenue
(Lincoln Avenue & Irving Park Road,
the restaurant with the Lincoln head for
a sign), Chicago
$3.00 entrance fee, and
there is a $6.50 minimum at the
restaurant
First Tuesdays
with the Midwest Independent Film Festival
Comedic Shorts Program loaded with laughs, award-winners
Featuring SXSW faves The European Kid and Train Town
First Tuesdays with The Midwest Independent Film Festival continue with the 2008 Comedic Shorts Program, screening on Tuesday, May 6th at Landmark Century Centre Cinema, beginning at 6 p.m. This laughworthy lineup includes recent South by Southwest selections Train Town and The European Kid. All filmmakers will be in attendance along with representative cast and crew.
Screening Information: Tuesday,
May 6, 2008 -- screening begins with
a Pre-Show Cocktail Reception (sponsored
by GUINNESS Draught) at Landmark Century
Centre Cinema (2828 North Clark) at 6
p.m. All filmmakers will be in attendance
as the Comedic Shorts Program begins
promptly at 7:30 p.m. A post-screening
reception will be held immediately following
the film.
For more information, please visit www.MidwestFilm.com.
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