Posted by Julie Sorci on January 12, 2010 at 1:26pm
Thanks for sharing the Christmas party photos - it looks as if you guys had a blast! Your new site looks very professional and user friendly - I'm going to have to delve deeper.An answer to a previous question - I've just finished rewriting one of my screenplays and have started the submission process. It's quite interesting actually. I have several more to be rewritten and lots of new ideas. My favorites are fiction twisted with history - I think the past is so full of incredible happenings that the supply is endless - it's a spring board to creating even more interesting stories.I've worked through the UCLA online program and connected with some amazing writers. I'm also doing some workshop coordination for an awesome script coach from UCLA - Bill Boyle. He's coming into town to do some personalized workshops on Jan 30th and 31st. I've attached a flyer if you're interested in checking it out - it doesn't translate onto this blog that well - but here is the info.***************************Script Analysis of yourScreenplay’s First 10 PagesWithAward Winning ScreenwriterBill BoyleThe Holiday Inn Express728 16th St.Sacramento, CA 95833Saturday, January 30th to Sunday, January 31stEnrollment Limited to 12 ScreenplaysA Script Analysis of the first ten pages of your screenplay is an excellent tool in your screenplay’s development. It can often get to the core of any weaknesses in the script in the earliest stages. This is the also the case for completed screenplays. If you go back to the first ten pages you will likely find the answer to whatever problems have a risen.Many industry readers, producers and executives will make their evaluation of your screenplay within the first ten pages. This is another indication of how important these pages are.I have found that most writing or structural problems will have revealed themselves within the first 10 pages.By working these pages they can serve as a boiler plate for the writer to complete or rewrite the remainder of their script.o Each Analysis includes up to 6 pages of typed doubled spaced notes, which include in-depth analysis of script strengths, weaknesses and marketability.o Specific feedback will be given in the following areas;o Formatting and mechanicso The impact of the first imageo The Visual Mindscape of the scripto Narrative flow and pacingo Character introductions and developmento Dialogueo Scene structureo Marketabilityo Each Analysis also includes a 60-minute face to face session to discuss the analysis and offer suggestions for improvement.Fees: First 5 Writers $95Regular Fee $150No Submissions accepted after January 22ndEnrollment limited to 12 screenplaysCredit Card payments can be made by going to www.paypal.com and making a payment to allthatsky@hotmail.comPayment by check is made payable to Bill Boyle, 12930 Ventura Blvd. #552, Studio City, CA 91604.Scripts and Pages should be submitted to bboyle@ucla.edu as a PDF, RTF or Movie Magic screenwriter file. If you have any further questions you can contact 818-808-7336 or email at bboyle@ucla.eduWhen you register for a consultation you will receivea special code # that makes you eligible forWrite Brother’s ‘Movie Magic’ Software at the reduced price of $99.00(A saving of $151.00 off the regular price)Bill Boyle BiographyVeteran screenwriter Bill Boyle has been involved in the film industry in both Canada and the U.S. for over 25 years as a writer, director, agent, producer, story editor, and mentor.Bill has had four screenplays produced with two more presently under option. Additional information on the films can be found at www.allthatsky.ca. or at www.imdb.comHe presently teaches screenwriting at UCLA Extensions as well as at various universities throughout Canada and the United States.Bill Boyle’s feature screenplays have received multiple awards and recognition including: • Palm Springs Film Festival Critics Choice • Atlantic City Film Festival Audience Choice • Toronto Reel World Festival Best Canadian Feature • ACTRA nomination for Best Dramatic Writer • Canadian Film Awards Finalist • Recipient of the Harold Greenberg Fund • Chicago Film Festival Special Jury Nomination.Mr. Boyle is also a former agent/manager and has represented and negotiated hundreds of contracts on behalf of his writers, directors and actors.He now devotes a significant amount of his time sharing his experience mentoring younger screenwriters and has lectured throughout Canada and the United States: The Scriptwriter’s Network, Los Angeles • University of Alberta • The University of Saskatchewan • National Screen Institute, Winnipeg • San Antonio Screenwriters ● The University of Regina • ● New Orleans Screenwriters ● The University of Victoria • The Vancouver Film School • Praxis Screenwriting Center, Simon Fraser University • Riverside Community College • 2008 and 2009 Screenwriters Expo. ● The Los Angeles Filmmakers Alliance.Mr. Boyle also served for three years as SaskFilm’s “Screenwriter in Residence”.
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