Screenplay Development from the Inside Out (or What Happens To A Screenplay When It Leaves The Writer’s Hands)

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SCREENPLAY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE INSIDE OUT
(or What Happens To A Screenplay When It Leaves The Writer’s Hands)
5-Week Online Course Begins August 6, 2008 thru September 3, 2008

Learn what happens when you submit a project or screenplay to a studio! Geared towards the writer, producer, director or development executive who is ready to sell a project to agents, production companies and studios, individuals will learn what happens to screenplays and material submitted to each studio and/or production company, gain hands-on experience in writing loglines, coverage, development notes as well as learn the importance of story structure, researching the right companies for the project, and studying methods necessary to become successful writers, producers, directors and development executives. All ESE FILM WORKSHOPS ONLINE courses have one-on-one interface with Edwards and Skerbelis! Therefore, students have ongoing access to these two industry professionals for the length of the courses, which usually runs 4 to 6 weeks each.

"Screenplay Development from the Inside Out" will cover such topics as:

· The steps a screenplay or novel goes through when it is submitted to a studio or production company;
· What are the considerations readers and executives look for in screenplays;
· Why the logline is important for sparking interest;
· Writing coverage and development notes;
· How do agents and managers work;
· Importance of networking and how to do it

You can register for the online workshop by calling the Writers Store and speak to one of their friendly product consultants at (800) 272-8927 or registering for the online class at www.writersstore.com or visit www.esentertainment.net for more information. The cost for this online workshops is $300.00.

ESE FILM WORKSHOPS ONLINE - Available worldwide using the online Blackboard Classroom, ESE Film Workshops Online provides professional instruction without leaving your home...just Click, Type, Download and Read. Filmmakers who want to learn more about Film Development; the players involved at Studios and Production Companies, Agencies, Management Companies; Creating a Production Company; Finding and Developing New Ideas; How to Pitch those ideas; Basic Screenplay Format, Basic Screenwriting Fundamentals, will benefit from ESE Workshops. Individuals will learn how to apply these skills in order to open doors and network with professionals in the film industry.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
A graduate of California Institute of the Arts, Rona Edwards was Vice President of Creative Affairs for Emmy-winning actor, John Larroquette, Emmy-winning producer, Fern Field and Oscar-winning producer, Michael Phillips. With seven movies to her credit, including Out of Sync (VH1) and The Companion (USA/SciFi), she also set-up up a feature Matchmakers at Warner Bros. as well as the movie Blind Trust which recently aired in 2007 on Lifetime Television.

Monika Skerbelis has fifteen years of studio executive experience working in the story department at Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox and running the story department at Universal Pictures. She is the Artistic and Programming Director for the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival. She is a producer with Edwards Skerbelis Entertainment (ESE).

TOGETHER:
Rona Edwards and Monika Skerbelis are the authors of the book, "I Liked It, Didn’t Love It (Screenplay Development from the Inside Out)" published by Lone Eagle. This past year, they kicked off ESE FILM WORKSHOPS ONLINE, offering comprehensive film courses without leaving home. Currently, they teach "Introduction to Feature Film Development" at UCLA Extension both on campus and online as well as "Story Development Process" at Riverside Community College and "Basic Screenwriting" on campus at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film & Media Arts. Recently, they formed Edwards Skerbelis Entertainment (ESE) a company dedicated to nurturing filmmakers and screenwriting talent. Their Web site (www.esentertainment.net) offers more conclusive information on how they can help with careers in the entertainment industry.

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