Information courtesy of 3D Force Newsletter. All events are free to the public, unless otherwise noted.
Thursday thru Sunday – May 30th thru June 2nd – TBA Cine Gear Expo 2013 Industry panels, seminars, equipment exhibitors Friday, 4:00 pm-10:00 pm Saturday, 10:00am-5:00 pm *05/31-“After Earth” screening/Q&A *06/01-Post-CineGear reception at SIMS Paramount Studios backlot 801 Gower Street, Hollywood, CA, USA Workshops, seminars and admission fees vary Free admission with advance registration (before May 26th, 10am PDT) Info & registration: www.cinegearexpo.com/index.html Free registration: https://www.speedbadge.com/sreg2.php?s=cinegear&clear=1
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Friday thru Sunday – May 31st thru June 2nd – TBA Great American Pitchfest 2013 Annual screenwriting workshops & networking event Intensives with script gurus & working professionals *06/01-Select free workshops & events (RSVP requested, registration not required) Marriott Conference Center Burbank, 2500 Hollywood Way (at Thornton), Burbank, CA Registration & workshop fees vary; select events are free Info & registration: http://pitchfest.com Free sessions info & RSVP: https://pitchfest.com/free-classes-rsvp/
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Saturday – June 1th – 10am-12:30pm Alameda Writers’ Group general meeting Industry Q&A: screenwriter Eric Edson & NBC newsman Conan Nolan Glendale Central Library auditorium, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale CA (one block east of the Galleria and the Americana) Free and open to the public; free street parking one block east Info & annual membership: www.alamedawritersgroup.ning.com
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Monday – June 3rd – 7pm-9pm Women In Animation Writers Roundtable Share & critique scripts-in-progress; professionals networking Animation Guild, 1105 North Hollywood Way, Burbank CA Free for WIA members (Non-members, $5) RSVP requested for script submission Info & RSVP: [email protected], ATT: Penny Lane
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Monday – June 3rd – 7pm-9pm Greater Los Angeles Writers Society Screenwriting Workshop Read & critique original screenplays-in-progress Moderated by Dan Watanabe & Frank Zanca L.A. Valley College, Monarch Hall, #104, 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley Glen CA Free and open to the public, annual membership available GLAWS membership required for script submission Contact Dan Watanabe for meeting confirmation and advance script e-files Info & RSVP: email [email protected]
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Monday – June 3rd – 11:59pm-5am SOMETHING’S HAPPENING with Roy of Hollywood “Don’t Touch That Dial” – Old-Time-Radio classics Hosted by Force’s friends, Bobb Lynes & Barbara Sunday 90.7, KPFK-FM – Also available online, up to 90 days. Online archives: www.kpfk.org
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Tuesday – June 4th – 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Film Independent monthly Member Night Networking & filmmaker info exchange *6:30-7:30 – Non-member orientation Film Independent Office, 9911 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Free and open to the public Info: http://www.filmindependent.org/events/
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Wednesday – June 5th – Noon-? “Lunch With Mike” Topic of the month: TBA Industry guest: Birns & Sawyer’s Michael Rogers Monthly discussions on the latest tips, tricks, technologies & on-set protocols Birns & Sawyer, 5275 Craner Avenue, North Hollywood CA Free admission & refreshments Info & RSVP: www.birnsandsawyer.com or (323) 446-8211
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Thursday – June 6th – 1pm-3pm “Shooting with Panasonic’s AG-HXP600 Camera” Industry guest: producer/director Bernie Mitchell Express Video Supply, 1819 Victory Blvd (between Western & Allen), Glendale CA Free and open to the public Info & RSVP: www.evsonline.com or (818) 552-4590
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Thursday – June 6th – 6:30pm-? NYU Tisch School Of The Arts Industry Showcase Haig P. Manoogian screenings of award-winning student films Directors Guild, 7920 Sunset Blvd (at Fairfax), Hollywood CA Free admission & refreshments Info & RSVP: [email protected]
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Saturday – June 8th – 1pm-8pm Cinema Anime club screenings Networking & screenings with fellow Japanimation enthusiasts 2nd Saturdays, monthly L.A. Science Fantasy Society, 6021 Tyrone Ave (N. of Oxnard), Van Nuys CA Annual membership available Info: www.lasfs.org
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Saturday – June 8th – 2pm-? Book-signing: actor/director Bruce Kimmel’s “Murder At The School Musical” Mystery and Imagination Bookstore, 238 N. Brand Blvd, Glendale CA Free admission (Books, CDs, DVDs available for purchase) Mail-order purchases available Info: [email protected] or (818) 545-0206
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Saturday – June 8th – 5:30pm-11pm NewFilmmakers L.A. monthly screenings/filmmakers Q&A *6:00pm-Documentary Program #1 *7:30pm-Short Subjects Program #1 *8:45pm-Short Subjects Program #2 Receptions between & after screenings AT&T Center, 1133 South Olive Street, Downtown Los Angeles CA Admission fees vary (memberships available) Info, tickets & submissions: www.NFMLA.org
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Saturday – June 8th – 6pm-? 40th Annual Student Academy Awards ceremony Honoring outstanding student filmmakers from across the country and internationally Awards categories: alternative, animation, documentary, foreign & narrative Notable Academy members will present awards and winning films will be shown Doors open at 5pm Samuel Goldwyn Theater, 8949 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills CA Free and open to the public (advance tickets required) Tickets available on-line or at AMPAS box-office (Please arrive early, theatre will be over-booked) Info: http://www.oscars.org/awards/saa/index.html RSVP: www.oscars.org
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Sunday – June 9th – 2pm-? Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society Open House & Gaming Night Second-Sundays, monthly Networking & gaming with fellow enthusiasts L.A. Science Fantasy Society, 6021 Tyrone Ave (N. of Oxnard), Van Nuys CA Free & open to the public (donations accepted) Info: www.lasfs.org
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Tuesday – June 11th – 7pm-9pm Video Symphony’s Short Shorts By VS students & grads Video Symphony, 266 E. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank CA (across from the Town Center & AMC theatres) Free and open to the public, limited seating Unrestricted free parking at 239 E. Palm St. & adjacent structures Info & RSVP: http://shortshortsjune2013.eventbrite.com Video submissions: [email protected]
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Tuesday & Wednesday – June 11th & 12th – TBA 3rd Annual New Media Film Festival Screenings, filmmakers Q&A, panels, 3D & new media formats Landmark Theatres, Westside Pavillion, Pico Blvd (at Westwood), West Los Angeles, CA Admission prices vary, Festival Passes available Discount Promo Code: PGA20 (save 20% off regular ticket prices) Info & tickets: http://www.newmediafilmfestival.com/
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Wednesday – June 12th – 7pm-? L.A. Post Production Group meeting Networking, demo panels & presentations Guest: 5th Anniversary Industry mixer Showbiz Software Café, 500 S. Sepulveda Blvd, West L.A. CA Admission: $5; free memberships available Info: lappg.com RSVP: [email protected]
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Wednesday – June 12th – 7pm-? South Bay Filmmakers monthly meeting Industry Q&A: TBA Member networking, project updates, member Q&A Second Wednesdays, monthly Location: TBA Members only Membership info & RSVP: http://www.southbayfilmmakers.org/
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Thursday – June 13th – 4pm-8pm Digital Cinematography Solutions mixer Presentations on Canon 4K lenses, Super 35 sensors, 4K cameras & more VER Digital Cinema, 4860 San Fernando Road, Glendale CA Free admission & refreshments (with RSVP before June 7th) Info & RSVP: [email protected]
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Saturday – June 15th – 2pm-? Book-signing: “The Friedkin Connection” With director William Friedkin (Exorcist) Dark Delicacies, 3512 W. Magnolia Blvd (east of Hollywood Way), Burbank CA Free admission & poster (books, CDs & videos available for purchase) On-line & mail-orders available Info: 818-556-6660 or www.darkdel.com Email: [email protected]
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Saturday – June 15th – 10am-Noon Tom Safer Presents Cartoons Feature: TBA Networking & screenings with fellow animation & fantasy film enthusiasts L.A. Science Fantasy Society, 6021 Tyrone Ave (N. of Oxnard), Van Nuys CA Free & open to the public (donations accepted) Info: [email protected]
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Saturday – June 15th – 1pm-8pm Cartoon Fantasy Organization Networking & screenings with fellow animation & fantasy film enthusiasts L.A. Science Fantasy Society, 6021 Tyrone Ave (N. of Oxnard), Van Nuys CA Annual memberships available Info: http://c_fo.tripod.com/ or www.lasfs.org Queries: Gustav Baron at [email protected]
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Sunday – June 16th – 10am-12:30pm Women In Film Writers Group Reading scripts-in-progress Actors always welcome, no RSVP required Alan Feinstein Studio, 13273 Ventura Blvd, Ste 212, Studio City CA (Located on the NE Corner of Fulton and Ventura) WIF Members & non-WIF: $2 (cash only, please) Info: www.wif.com RSVP: email Laura Grant at [email protected]
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Sunday – June 16th – 11am-5pm Time Meddlers – Dr. Who Fan Club Networking & screenings with fellow Dr. Who & BBC-TV series enthusiasts L.A. Science Fantasy Society, 6021 Tyrone Ave (N. of Oxnard), Van Nuys CA Annual memberships available Info: www.timemeddlers.org
Upcoming events: 06/19-Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group, Hollywood CA (Donation) 06/20-L.A. 3D Club monthly meeting, Pasadena CA (Free) 06/23-Los Angeles Comic Book & Science Fiction Convention, Los Angeles CA (Fee) 06/23-Hollywood Shorts, Hollywood CA (Free)
Special thanks to John R. Christopher