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Careers in Entertainment Seminar |
The next Careers in Entertainment Seminar is scheduled for June 21, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and features various guest speakers from film, television and music. Included in the all day seminar is an overview of the entertainment industry, Q&A in small groups pertaining to your interest, a career resource handout, job leads handout, and most importantly....a curriculum geared to advancing from the assistant to the executive level. It is intense, challenging and highly rewarding. This seminar is sponsored by www.hollywoodmentorship.org.
Who should attend: current assistants looking to get promoted in Film, Television or Music; individuals looking for assistant positions at networks, studios, production companies, agencies or record labels; motivated individuals looking for internships.
Full day attendance is mandatory to receive resource and job information. Enroll through UCLA Extension Entertainment Studies Courses, FilmTV 820.4, Registration number T5548. For more information about the Entertainment Studies and Performing Arts programs, call (310) 825-9064 or (800) 825-9064, email
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, or visit uclaextension.edu/entertainmentstudies.
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CBS Diversity Institute's Writers Mentoring Program |
Applications are now being accepted for the sixth session of the CBS Diversity Institute's Writers Mentoring Program. The submission period is April 1, 2008 - June 1, 2008.
The Writers Mentoring Program helps aspiring writers to break in and move up in the business. Each participant is matched with two mentors - one is a senior level writer/producer on a CBS primetime series, the other is a CBS or Paramount TV creative executive. Participants meet regularly with their mentors for advice and support on improving their writing skills as well as career advice and guidance.
With a total of 28 graduates in its first three years, the Program has launched 15 careers in episodic television.
The primary focus of CBS' Diversity Institute Writers Mentoring Program is to provide access and networking opportunities for talented and motivated diverse writers – with a focus on writers of color. The program is based in Los Angeles. It begins in October 2008 and runs through the end of May 2009.
The Writers Mentoring Program is not employment and there is no monetary compensation. It is, instead, a structured program of career development, support, and personal access to executives and decision-making processes; with the goal of preparing aspiring writers for later employment opportunities in television.
For more information and an application visit http://www.cbsdiversity.com/
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Open for Submissions
April 1 to July 3, 2008
Writer's Initiative Past Results...
- In the 2006-07 season, 87% of FOX Broadcasting Company (FBC) series had at least one diverse writer on staff, continuing to increase each year (80% in '04-'05).
- 25 of 69 Writers Boot Camp graduates from the beginning of the program have gone on to work as Staff Writers or Writers Assistants on a primetime series, most for FBC.
- In the 2006-07 season, we employed 8 Story Editors on FBC series whose first jobs were as Staff Writers under the Fox Diversity program.
- 2007-08 scripts are currently being polished after being delayed by the WGA strike.
For guidelines, go to www.fox.com/diversity. Click on Creative then FOX Writer's Initiative. Interested in submitting your work, visit the Writer Submission page for information about the application process.
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Imagen 23rd Annual Awards - Call for Entries |
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The Imagen Foundation seeks to recognize and reward positive portrayals of Latinos in all forms of media, as well as to encourage and recognize the achievements of Latinos in the entertainment and communications industries. In keeping with its mission, The Imagen Foundation cordially invites all members of the entertainment and communications industries to participate in the 23rd Annual Imagen Awards Competition.
The Foundation works to create, promote, and enhance opportunities for all Latinos in front of and behind the camera and throughout the entertainment industry, and serves as a liaison between the industry and the Latino community by providing access, education and resources. The official qualifications and categories along with the submission form can be downloaded here. Deadline for submissions is June 2, 2008.
QUALIFICATIONS
Appropriate and qualifying entries will be English or Spanish language television programming, motion pictures, advertising, and live theater that either: (a) portray Latinos and/or the Latino culture in a positive manner; and/or, (b) demonstrate outstanding creative achievement by Latinos.
All entries must have been televised in the appropriate categories in a U.S. market, (network, local, cable, first-run syndication), released theatrically, or exhibited at a major film festival, or performed live theatrically between May 1, 2007 and April 30, 2008.
ENTRY PROCEDURES
Writers, producers, directors, studios, networks, talent agents, managers, production companies, and advertising agencies are eligible to submit entries. Submissions will be judged by a distinguished panel of entertainment industry executives and Latino community leaders.
Please submit full and complete copies of qualifying entries in Beta or DVD format, and include all applicable credit and production information. Please be advised that entries will not be returned. All entries must be accompanied by an entry form/waiver. By signing the waiver, you are granting The Imagen Foundation the right to use a clip of the submission, the winners/finalists and/or the qualifying program, film, or project in connection with the Awards Gala, and for other Imagen events and related purposes. There will be a $175.00 non-refundable processing fee per entry. The processing fee for student and independent film makers who have submitted work to film festivals; and live theatrical productions is $75.00. The Imagen Foundation reserves the right not to present awards in any particular category.
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Nielsen Management Development Rotation Program |
The Nielsen Management Development Rotation Program (MDRP) is a challenging 18 – 20 month program for talented high performing individuals. The primary objective of MDRP is to attract, train and develop the very best and brightest employees. Through special training, guidance and education, the program seeks to foster the development of future Nielsen managers/leaders and provide a continuous pipeline of new and emerging talent to the Nielsen organization. To learn more, go to www.nielsenmdrp.com/overview.html.
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