2009 Back Door to Hollywood
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3 Days of Producers who are open to new writers
Guests who have either optioned or bought material from new writers
Close Encounter Classes -- Limited to 25 students
November 17th evening meeting*
Tuesday, prep meeting with Gary Shusett, Director
Learn valuable information and advice on dealing with Hollywood producers
*required for all new students
November 18 to 20
(Wednesday to Friday)
Universal Studios, Santa Monica, and Hollywood
Meet executives of production and studio companies. The list of guests include vice-presidents, presidents, CEOs, and other key players. Guests will include experienced producers who are open to new writers and lower budget producers. Increase your knowledge of the film business from working and successful Hollywood players. Also, expand your network with players who can potentially make your movie.
Guests will be selected from the following depending on their availability:
Invited Guests for the November class include:
November 18
Universal Studios
Dreamworks
Doug Draizin, Epigram Entertainment (Fools Rush In)
Dana Krupinski, Marc Platt Productions (Rachel Getting Married, Wanted, Legally Blonde)
Robert Mitas, Michael Douglas' Company, Furthur Films (Don't Say a Word, The In-Laws)
Robert Katz, Amicus Entertainment (Selena)
Brian Etting, Garllin Pictures (Less Than Perfect, A Good Old Fashioned Orgy)
Marti Blumenthal, 59 Management, management company
Sean Daniel, (The Mummy, Scorion King)
David Kirschner (Martian Child, The Flintstones)
November 19
Lantana Studios
Paula Wagner's Company, Chestnut Ridge (Mission Impossible, Vanilla Sky, the Last Samurai)
former 13 yr - Producer Partner of Tom Cruise
Paul Rosenblum, Filmwerks (Hannibal Rising)
Charles Gordon, Daybreak Productions (Field of Dreams, Die Hard)
Pierce Brosnan's Company, Irish Dreamtime (The Thomas Crown Affair, The Matador)
Harris Tulchin, entertainment attorney
Mark Castaldo, Destiny Pictures, (The Perfect Nanny)
November 20
Hollywood (Shanghai Gardens, Hamburger Hamlet)
Michael Donaldson's company, entertainment attorney for Film Independent
Matthew Rhodes, Persistent Entertainment (Freshmen Entertainment)
Richard Donner's Company (Xmen, Wolverine, Lethal Weapon, Hotel for Dogs)
Judd Payne, Wind Dancer Films (What Women Want, Home Improvement, Soul Man)
Lonnie Ramati, NuImage/Millenium Films (The Black Dahlia, 16 Blocks, 88 Minutes, Righteous Kill)
Barney Cohen, Pterodactyl Productions (Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Hopalong Cassidy)
Martin Guigui, Pres, Sunset Pictures (Cattle Call, Sweetwater, Raging Bull)
Gary Goldstein (Pretty Woman, Under Siege, The Mothman Prophecies)
Brian Sher, Category 5, (Hitch)
Scott Rudin . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Day Lewis .............talking to Students
Tony Gilroy (writer/director) Michael Clayton talking to students
Many guests will accept a one sheet synopsis from attendees, please see below.
Writers responsible for own lunches, usually very reasonable.
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Limited Edition “Close Encounter” Classes
Award Dinners and Interviews with top Actors, Directors, Producers
Sherwood Oaks is the only school to bring undiscovered talent to most major award shows year round. Sherwood Oaks arranges for successful special guests to speak.
Past speakers include James Cameron, Warren Beatty, Quentin Tarantino, Sofia Coppola, Francis
Ford Coppola, Martin Sheen, Harrison Ford, and more.
Last year, a student meet
two incredible actors, got financing and made his movie
within months.
Why Invest in Sherwood Oaks Classes?
It is no secret that it usually takes years to gain traction in Hollywood and it is through your connections. For over 30 years, Sherwood Oaks classes have allowed students to gain necessary connections and information from top notch working Hollywood players resulting in students succeeding. Attend classes often to jumpstart your career. Check out our success stories, our classes work.
We recommend bringing 25 one-sheet synposis to every class.
Mobile Classes/Carpooling
Our close encounter classes usually involve meetings near busy industry professionals, we usually have a driver with a van or recommend carpooling since directions get confusing with multiple locations and parking is limited and can be expensive.
Proper Protocol
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One-Sheet Synopsis (Material)
Create a one-page synopsis with a log-line (1 to 2 sentences) and then expand to 6 to 8 sentences paragraph describing your screenplay with emphasis on characters along with your credits and/or screenplay contests that you won or were a finalist with your contact information. Use your best screenplay or most commercial idea rather than a comprehensive list. If interested, the producer, agent, or manager will call you and ask you for some more log-lines or state
what else do you have?
Log-Line
A one to two sentence description of your script that is compelling.
A Person ... Does Something .... It Works Out
For example, a man tries to climb the highest mountain in the world and he does; his obstacles include freezing cold, snow,
and [PAUSE], the fact that he is blind.
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