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OBS PRESENTS: “NIGHT AT THE MOVIES” A Short Film Showcase LOS ANGELES, CA - On May 15, 2008 the Organization of Black Screenwriters is launching the first of a series of four (4) movie nights this year where we will showcase short films from OBS filmmakers/writers as well as other local filmmakers/writers. This will be an opportunity to observe the creative visions of determined and passionate individuals. Featured films: “Soap and Roses” by Rae Shaw Soap and roses tells the story of Raymond, a good-natured Chicago Southside janitor who in his off-hours volunteers at a local community arts center run by a young artist, Julissa. When a series of disconcerting episodes occurs in Raymond’s life, he strikes out at the person he most admires; and thereafter begins Raymond’s struggle to resolve the consequences of an act he cannot reconcile. 33 minutes “Side By Side: The Story of the 50/50 Group of Sierra Leone” by Dwayne Johnson-Cochran
This is the story of a group of
women working together to change politics in the once war-torn
nation of Sierra Leone. 15
minutes Old Ladies Driving follows the Cadillac adventures of two old friends, Irma and Ruth Anne. It is the first installation of the fun and irreverent animated comedy series in the vein of Family Guy and Dr. Katz. 2:35 minutes “Voices of Scleroderma” Directed by Kimberly Allen/Produced by Zelie Dember-Slack Excerpts of an interview with AJ reveal information about her battle with a life-threatening rare autoimmune disease called Scleroderma, which is characterized by the hardening of the skin and soft tissue. 6:30 minutes “One Hot Joint” by Zelie Dember-Slack Marvin, a popular high school senior/drug dealer, has plans to get his classmate Jackie high in order to steal her virginity by 4th period. To ensure success, he laces her joint with a few aphrodisiacs, but the results are far from sexy. Marvin is horrified by the unusual side effects that Jackie experiences. 12:41 minutes “The Witness Pt 1 & 2” by Sylvester Harold A woman's failure to testify against the man who raped her, may have caused another woman's death. 14 minutes Tickets to “A Night at the Movies” are $10. There will be a brief Q&A session after the screening. For more information, please contact Kimberly Allen at kallen@obswriter.com (323) 735-2050.
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Time:
7:00pm - 10:00pm (doors open at 6:30)
Place:
Golden State Mutual Insurance Building
1999 West Adams Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA
(The
corner of Adams & Western)
Admission: $10, Snack bar available
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2008 FOX Writer's Initiative 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).
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.
FOR GUIDELINES Go to Click on CREATIVE then FOX Writer’s Initiative
Fox DIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT
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