Doug Chamberlin’s
“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

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