Friday, April 24, 2009

A-LIST Screenwriting, DC Final Cut Pro User Group, Women In Film & Video and Center for Digital Imaging Arts - Washington campus, present an evening with Jim Mercurio: 

Film Financing 101 (The DIY Basics) 
and The Storytelling Craft

Jim Mercurio is one of the country’s top script consultants and an executive producer for the local, forthcoming, Chris Cooley (Washington Redskins #47), "Ghosts Don't Exist" film being shot with the RED camera in May in the DC metro area.

The Washington Post called the bonus material, which he wrote and directed for his film, "Hard Scrambled" (a two-hour seminar on making indie films), "a must for would-be filmmakers".  

Don't miss an awesome opportunity to hear a world-class teacher with billion dollar A-List clients talk about filmmaking. He will give an overview of film financing from the filmmaker and investor side and then will help all storytellers -- novelists, screenwriters, directors, producers, and even editors – look at their craft in a brand new light.

To sign-up for the class, go to www.a-listscreenwriting.com (or directly to: http://a-listscreenwriting.com/cart/catalog/A_List_Lecture-3-1.html)

Jim is coming from Los Angeles to Washington, DC to kick off his nationwide series of classes starting with A-List Screenwriting: The Lecture on April 25-26 (Saturday/Sunday), 9 am - 6 pm at the Grand Hyatt Washington in the state of the art Conference Center theater. 

This weekend class focuses on story and scene structure; film analysis; and craft principles.  Whether you are a beginning storyteller, a professional, or somewhere in between, the classes will accelerate your growth as a writer and improve your craft. 

SPONSORS:

DCFCPUG.ORG     The DC Final Cut Pro User Group supports the Apple Final Cut Pro creative applications and other creative tools to improve your post production workflow. The group is designed to foster connections between Final Cut Pro users, filmmakers and pre/post production professionals who wish to embrace the digital video revolution. Membership is free and our coverage is primarily the DC metro area (DC-VA-MD) with international connections online.

See http://www.dcfcpug.org for additional information and links to Jim Mercurio's DC A-List Screenwriting - "The Lecture" class! Join us at CDIA for our 1st Anniversary gathering! See DCFCPUG website for additional surprises and giveaways during the Friday event!!

WIFV.ORG    Women In Film & Video supports women in the industry by promoting equal opportunities, encouraging professional development, serving as an information network, and educating the public about women's creative and technical achievements. WIFV is a chapter of Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI), a network of nearly 40 chapters around the world.  Our members are new to the industry and media moguls.

EXPRESS SEATING  for A-LIST SCREENWRITING attendees, DCFCPUG & WIFV members and our CDIA host/students!

WHEN: April 24th Doors open at 6:30 pm; Main event: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WHERE: Center for Digital Imaging and Arts of Boston University (Georgetown)  - Washington DC Campus, Studio A

TICKETS ARE FREE BUT IT'S HIGHLY ADVISED TO REGISTER TO ATTEND!

REGISTER at: http://dcfcpug.eventbrite.com 

For more information:

A-List Screenwriting:     http://www.a-listscreenwriting.com

DCFCPUG:                     http://www.dcfcpug.org

WIFV:                       http://www.wifv.org

CDIA:                       http://www.cdiabu.com/overview/washington-campus.php

DONATION:  A $5 donation will be requested at the door.

Registered users get priority seating with on-time arrival

Seating is limited to the first 160 registered free ticket holders so RSVP by registering NOW!

SAVE THE DATE, REGISTER FOR BOTH FRIDAY & WEEKEND CLASSES!