The city of Antioch, San Francisco Bay Area, CA will host its annual Film and Arts Festival, September 3-5, 2011. The Festival will support the scholarship program the Women of Concern Professionals. Antioch is the hometown of NBC News Editor and co-founder of Runaway Films, Scott Birmingham; Academy Award winning motion picture producer, Lori McCreary; television personality, Kevin Pereira; award-winning Sound Technician, Michael Semanick; teen actor, Tyler Steelman; American conductor and composer, Carmen Dragon; and of course Mr. James P. Taylor, award-winning Producer. The Festival’s goal is to continue to be the “Home of American Artists”
Just across from one of the most beautiful scenic views of the Delta, the Performance/Dance Stage will feature local and international musicians. Cuban-Salsa musician Tito Gonzales; Brazilian-Jazz artist, Marcos Silver, and contemporary artist Ruthie Daneen, along with area music schools will keep the excitement and energy high.
If you would like to consider to be a part of the Festival, call 1.866.557.9693 or email lo@lorettagreenwilliams.com.
FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN FILM WORKSHOP
WITH
DANA VERDE
Former MTV & VH1 Movie Critic
Honorable Mention Nicholl Fellowship for the Academy
of
Motion Pictures of Arts and Sciences
The Antioch community has the advantage of the hometown of some of the greatest filmmakers in American cinema. Our academy awards winners and film stars have graced film with their talents. We want to assure that we remain the mecca of sound values, and integrity by supporting creative thought. This workshop is conducted by filmmaker Dana Verde of Verde Productions. While a New York filmmaker that graduated London Film School, London, UK, New University, and New York Film School, Verde small town roots allow her to share her experiences. Join Verde as you will write a script for filming. As a competitive dual, your films will be screened. The winning duo will receive the Antioch Film Festival Award at the Festival Banquet. Limited enrollment.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Filmmakers Meet & Greet: Introduction to the workshop.
Attendees will get to know what the workshop is about and find a partner to team up with to help produce their 1-2 min short film.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Session One: Putting it on Paper. Attendees will learn how to write a screenplay.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Session Two: Shooting It. Attendees will learn how to produce a short film i.e. cast, direct and camera operation.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Session Three: Post Production. Attendees will learn how to edit their film.
Monday, September 5, 2011 Awards Reception, Antioch Community Center.
Register May 15 to June 15, 2011 $125
Register June 16 to July 16, 2011 $150
Register July 17 to August 17, 2011 $175
Register August 18-September 1, 2011 $200
Please call on me regarding additional information at 510.586.9955 or 1.866.557.9693; http://antiochfilmandartsfestval.wordpress.com
