“Mastering Hollywood for Writers” Workshop

Date: Sat 28th-Sun 29th November, 2009
Location: Hilton Olympia, London
Time: 9.00-18.30
Cost: £200+VAT

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“Pretty close to perfect.”

Dan Wicksman

"This is the most comprehensive set of tools for breaking in that I could ever wish for."
Jenny Day

"The event was first class. Best workshop I've done in 5 years."
Graham Kitchener

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Many seminars can teach you how to write a great script, but what do you do once you’ve finished writing?

You need real-world advice from a Hollywood insider with a serious track record. That’s what Mastering Hollywood for Writers is all about.

Mastering Hollywood for Writers gives you the tools you need to succeed before or after you write that brilliant script. In two intensive and information-packed days, veteran Hollywood writer Doug Chamberlin (Toy Story 2) will show you everything you need to “make it” in Hollywood.

You’ll gain insight based on his 17 years of experience working with notable names such as Steven Spielberg, Jeff Katzenberg, Bruce Willis, Barry Levinson and Brian Grazer as well as the heads of Universal, Dreamworks, Pixar and Paramount.

New writers break into Hollywood every day. Why not you?

The Seminar

In two intensive and information-packed days, Hollywood veteran screenwriter
Doug Chamberlin (Toy Story 2) will show you everything you need to “make it” in Hollywood. Doug shares his intimate knowledge about writing, the business, stories from the inside, and what it takes to hit the big time.

What You will learn

Understanding how Hollywood Works- why they choose the scripts they do and make the films they make
How to get noticed- the right way
How to get an agent, and how to work with one
How to handle a pitch
How to meet the right people
What to say- and what not to say
Overcoming writer's block
The rules of 'heat'
Surviving 'development'
Marketing yourself as well as your work
How to handle a 'meet and greet' meeting
What Hollywood wants in a script
Why using 'real-world' logic in Hollywood is folly
Note meetings- which notes to take and which ones not to take
How to survive while waiting for the 'big break'
Understanding stars, directors, execs, producers, agents, managers and publicists
Collaborating with a partner
Guilds, academies and other groups
Making the move to Los Angeles- and what to do when you get there
Who's who in Hollywood and how to get your ideas to them
Hollywood speak- what they say vs. what they mean
Outrageous stories and dozens of secrets from the inside
Invaluable dos and don'ts
The ten lethal mistakes you can't afford to make
Including the ONE SECRET that will help you understand how Hollywood really works- and how you can take advantage of it

To see what past students have to say about this seminar, please visit the Mastering Hollywood website

For more information, please call Liz Hobbs on 0845 094 6263

Cancellation: If you cancel within 15 days of the event, you will forfeit the full fee unless you can provide a replacement. If you cancel prior to this, 10% of the fee will be retained to cover administrative costs. Please note that payment must be received in full before the event to guarantee your place.