Hi Everyone,
Would you like to be a producer a webseries that is being shot in Paris this Fall? What about getting an acknowledgement in the credits? Or the great feeling of knowing that you played a part in it's success by making a contribution - large or small, cheering on from the sidelines and just as importantly -- following its progress and sharing it with your friends.
And what if you could do it from the comfort of your home? This is our first community project being put together by fellow YSS members and we're inviting you to pitch in.
What's the project?
MY BITCHY WITCHY PARIS VACATION
A New Web Series Comedy Being Shot in Late 2009 & Premiering Early 2010
The story is about a fifteen-year-old girl still desperately waiting for her first period who travels to Paris with her menopausal mom so they can stop bickering and re-connect. The girl’s pregnant older sister comes along to ensure her mom and sister don’t kill each other—only she has some hormonal issues of her own. The idea sprang from an article in the New York Times on the topic of older mothers going through menopause at the same time their children go through puberty.
Alexis Niki, Writer/Producer
Kartik Singh, Director
Can we tell you more about it?
Here's a note from writer/producer Alexis Niki who is a YSS mentorship participant and YSS community member.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/YSS/DOC/BW_YSS.doc
Here's the press kit:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/YSS/PDF/BWMediaKit.pdf
And a chat with director, Kartik Singh who is also a MDSCC course participant and YSS community member.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/YSS/MP3/YSSCommunity-BitchyWitchy.mp3
If you contribute more than $500 Euros or lead a group that raises 500 Euros / (about $700) you're receive a producer credit.
If you make a cash donation of any size - payable by check or through their paypal account at www.bitchywitchy.com, you'll receive a "made possible by..." acknowledgement.
Here's what two of our members have said about why they made their donations to the project:
"It's more than a pleasure to contribute to a project created by my good friend Alexis Nikki. In fact, it's a true honor. Not only is Alexis an incredibly talented writer, her excellent leadership skills make her a natural-born producer. I thoroughly enjoyed having her as a writing partner during an extensive Pro Series Master course and have no doubt "My Bitch Witchy Paris Vacation" will not disappoint." - Eric Sentell, Screenwriter, MDSCC & YSS Alumni & YSS Community Member
"As a filmmaker myself, I wanted to assist Alexis in some way, but there is an ocean between us. I know the details such as costumes and locations, etc. can run up a budget, so I opened up my wallet. I also love the concept (and Paris) and I can envision the many facets of humor (and womanhood) Alexis can explore. And so, I can’t wait to see the web series!" - Candee Kramer, Screenwriter & Short Filmmaker, MDSCC Alum & YSS Mentorship Participant
And as we all know it is all about speading the word -- so please do your part to read up on the progress as it is announced and watch the episodes are they are made available in 2010.
Any way in which you can lend your support to this project, now and in the coming months -- is greatly appreciated.
Be sure to check out the embedded links and go to www.bitchywitchy.com for all of the details.
To your success,
Philippa
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Got Your Top 10 Favorite Resources for Writers?
Hi everyone,
We’re putting together a list of conferences, contests, courses and resources that you love and would recommend as being indispensable to fellow writers, authors, experts and content creators looking to get ahead in their careers.
Please give us your top ten along with a brief description of each. Be sure to give testimonials for your top three. Then email this doc to me at course@creativecvg.com.
When I tally I’ll be breaking down the results into some of following categories.
Screenwriting Events
Screenwriting Contests
Book Contests / Awards
Film Festivals
Coverage Services
Author Events
Book Marketing
Script Marketing
Filmmaking
Social Networking
Books / Blogs / Podcasts
Peer Review / Groups
Online Resources
PR Services
Book Consultants
Script Consultants
Networking Events
Courses / Speakers / Teachers / Trainings
Your contributions are greatly appreciated!!!
To your success,
Philippa Burgess
We’re putting together a list of conferences, contests, courses and resources that you love and would recommend as being indispensable to fellow writers, authors, experts and content creators looking to get ahead in their careers.
Please give us your top ten along with a brief description of each. Be sure to give testimonials for your top three. Then email this doc to me at course@creativecvg.com.
When I tally I’ll be breaking down the results into some of following categories.
Screenwriting Events
Screenwriting Contests
Book Contests / Awards
Film Festivals
Coverage Services
Author Events
Book Marketing
Script Marketing
Filmmaking
Social Networking
Books / Blogs / Podcasts
Peer Review / Groups
Online Resources
PR Services
Book Consultants
Script Consultants
Networking Events
Courses / Speakers / Teachers / Trainings
Your contributions are greatly appreciated!!!
To your success,
Philippa Burgess
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Upcoming Screenwriting & Content Career Course
Hello everyone,
This is Philippa Burgess with Creative Convergence Inc. and I will be facilitating the Million Dollar Screenwriting & Content Career Intensive coming up in October and November. The program focuses on the business and marketing aspects of your screenwriting career. It is offered three times a year for $297 although alum find it to be priceless, and included as part of Chris Soth's Screenwriting Mentorship Program (http://www.yourscreenplaymentor.com/) and the YSS Mentorship Program (www.yoursignaturestory.com/courses/offered).
You may know me from my activities related to speaking and writing about marketing for writers. I started my career in the motion picture literary department at ICM (International Creative Management) and then went on to co-found the literary management company Mason Burgess Lifschultz which subsequently evolved into Creative Convergence. This course is the career companion to Chris Soth's Million Dollar Screenwriting Teleseminar. I’ve known since before he became a million-dollar screenwriter from our days at USC Film School together and together I believe we cover the bases of what you need to know to become a professional writer in Hollywood.
In my journey as an entertainment professional I am aware of the common practice in Hollywood that we ignore you until you figure it out. Having worked on the representation side of the business for over a decade I have a lot of insights to share about how to reframe and expand your thinking about the business. The goal of this program is to help you to maximize your efforts and your results so that you can not only break in to Hollywood, but also set the groundwork for a sustainable screenwriting career.
The live calls will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesday nights – October 6 & 7 and then continuing October 20, 21, 27, 28 and November 3 & 4. We start at 5:30PM PT. On average it is a hour and a half lecture followed by a one hour free-form Q&A. There is a PDF handout and an MP3 made available for all of these calls in addition to the online forum for networking, questions and sharing resources. The online components are especially valuable for those who are not able to make the live calls due to work, personal or time zone conflicts.
In the eight sessions we cover:
October 6 - Hollywood Career Diamond
October 7 - Your Signature Story
October 20 - Navigating the Studios, Independent & Indie Film
October 21 - Navigating Network, Cable TV & New Media
October 27 - Working with Execs, Producers & Talent
October 28 - Working with Agents, Managers & Attorneys
November 3 - Marketing Yourself & Your Script
November 4 - Picture the Deal: Standards, Practices and Pitfalls
If you have not yet registed you can do so at: www.yoursignaturestory.com/courses/offered. If you are in Chris Soth's Screenwriting Mentorship Program email me to confirm your participation at: course@creativecvg.com. Once you sign up please register an account at www.yoursignaturestory.com and request to join the group MDSCCOct-Nov2009.
I look forward to having you join us.
To your success,
Philippa Burgess
This is Philippa Burgess with Creative Convergence Inc. and I will be facilitating the Million Dollar Screenwriting & Content Career Intensive coming up in October and November. The program focuses on the business and marketing aspects of your screenwriting career. It is offered three times a year for $297 although alum find it to be priceless, and included as part of Chris Soth's Screenwriting Mentorship Program (http://www.yourscreenplaymentor.com/) and the YSS Mentorship Program (www.yoursignaturestory.com/courses/offered).
You may know me from my activities related to speaking and writing about marketing for writers. I started my career in the motion picture literary department at ICM (International Creative Management) and then went on to co-found the literary management company Mason Burgess Lifschultz which subsequently evolved into Creative Convergence. This course is the career companion to Chris Soth's Million Dollar Screenwriting Teleseminar. I’ve known since before he became a million-dollar screenwriter from our days at USC Film School together and together I believe we cover the bases of what you need to know to become a professional writer in Hollywood.
In my journey as an entertainment professional I am aware of the common practice in Hollywood that we ignore you until you figure it out. Having worked on the representation side of the business for over a decade I have a lot of insights to share about how to reframe and expand your thinking about the business. The goal of this program is to help you to maximize your efforts and your results so that you can not only break in to Hollywood, but also set the groundwork for a sustainable screenwriting career.
The live calls will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesday nights – October 6 & 7 and then continuing October 20, 21, 27, 28 and November 3 & 4. We start at 5:30PM PT. On average it is a hour and a half lecture followed by a one hour free-form Q&A. There is a PDF handout and an MP3 made available for all of these calls in addition to the online forum for networking, questions and sharing resources. The online components are especially valuable for those who are not able to make the live calls due to work, personal or time zone conflicts.
In the eight sessions we cover:
October 6 - Hollywood Career Diamond
October 7 - Your Signature Story
October 20 - Navigating the Studios, Independent & Indie Film
October 21 - Navigating Network, Cable TV & New Media
October 27 - Working with Execs, Producers & Talent
October 28 - Working with Agents, Managers & Attorneys
November 3 - Marketing Yourself & Your Script
November 4 - Picture the Deal: Standards, Practices and Pitfalls
If you have not yet registed you can do so at: www.yoursignaturestory.com/courses/offered. If you are in Chris Soth's Screenwriting Mentorship Program email me to confirm your participation at: course@creativecvg.com. Once you sign up please register an account at www.yoursignaturestory.com and request to join the group MDSCCOct-Nov2009.
I look forward to having you join us.
To your success,
Philippa Burgess
Friday, September 11, 2009
Learn How to Use YSS to Achieve Your Goals
"Welcome to YSS Membersite Call" for writers, authors, experts and content creators on marketing across Hollywood, Publishing & PR. Wednesday, September 16th at 5:30PM PT. Dial In: 712-432-3900. Bridge: 884622#
If you have any questions that you'd like me to answer on this call email me at course@creativecvg.com.
If you have any questions that you'd like me to answer on this call email me at course@creativecvg.com.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Are You Ready to Build Out Your Media Platform?
Are You Ready to Build Out Your Media Platform?
You don't have to do it alone.
I'm really excited about our starting up our Your Signature Story 2009 Mentorship Program.
Join me and a dedicated group of writers, authors, experts and content creators who are committed to taking their content and careers to the next level in this teleseminar and online mentorship program.
You’ll get the professional guidance, information and inspiration you need to move forward and get things done!
Now, more than ever, there are a multitude of opportunities to share your story, expand your reach and make more money. The process of making it happen, trusting you have the right strategy, learning new technologies, and getting to the right people, may seem daunting, but this mentorship will simplify the process.
Get the insights you need to access and leverage the power of Hollywood, Publishing &
PublicityIt doesn't matter where you are in the process.We invite you to learn more about the many benefits of participating in the upcomingYour Signature Story: From Content Creator to Media Brand Mentorship ProgramLearn How to Create Value with a Media BrandMonday, April 27th at 5:30PMRegister for this Free Preview Call at:www.creativecvg.com/ysscall.php
In the Mentorship Program
You'll learn how to apply the five disciplines necessary for creating a successful media brand.
Brand Identity
Entrepreneurship
Storytelling
Technology
Communications
Where could your content and platform be by the end of the year?This year's program, now in its third year -runs from May through December 2009.You can join us month-to-month orsign up for the entire year in advance.Let us help you take it there.
From Content Creator to Media Brand 2009 Mentorship Program
or
Mentorship Program is limited to 25 Participants
“The information has given me a new perspective on my writing. It has opened up another world of opportunities.” -Sharon Outlaw
“I learned so much. If only my professors had taught me all this at UCLA film school, I might have saved myself a lot of time and aggravation. Thanks again for a wonderful and informative course!” -David Wisehart
“Thank you for the great course. Your experience, generosity, honesty and professionalism, were particularly appreciated by me.” -Tetchena Bellange
"I am still reaping the benefits of participating in Your Signature Story. You helped me to clarify my branding vision for The Twelve Gifts. Thank you!" - Charlene Costanzo - Author, THE TWELVE GIFTS OF BIRTH series - www.thetwelvegifts.com
It's an easy and effective program.
We meet on Monday evenings.
Just dial into the conference line:
5:30PM - 8:30PM Pacific
6:30PM - 9:30PM Mountain
7:30PM - 10:30PM Central
8:30PM - 11:30PM Eastern
You can participate from anywhere.
Lectures are on one Monday evening each month.
May 4 - Social Networking
June 1 - Online Marketing
July 6 - Scoring Print
August 3 - Live Events
September 14 - Radio / TV News
October 5 - Publishing
November 2 - Television
November 30 - Feature Film
Workshops are two Monday evenings each month.
May 11 & 18 - Signature Story
June 8 & 22 - Audience
July 13 & 27 - Positioning
August 10 & 24 - Brand Proposal
September 21 & 28 - Business Models
October 12 & 26 - Online Brand
November 9 & 16 - Marketing
December 7 & 14 - PR Strategy
It'll show you the way and keep you on track.
In addition to the live teleseminars, and MP3s that are made available after each conference call, there is an active discussion and supplementary handouts in the online group. Plus office hours, private consults and special industry guests.
- Office Hours - Thursday Afternoons
4PM - 5PM Pacific
5PM - 6PM Mountain
6PM - 7PM Central
7PM - 8PM Eastern
- A 20 minute private consult is schedule with each participant at a mutually convenient time each month.
- Ask, listen and learn from special industry guests from across Hollywood, Publishing and PR.How much does it cost you?It's only $247 a month for 8 months.
Or pay $1482 for the year and save over $400. And there is a full-money back guarantee if the program is not right for you. If you have any questions about the mentorship program or our entertainment consulting services please email course@creativecvg.com or call (310) 926-0290.
or
Make the commitment to your success.Look forward to seeing you on the Monday, April 27th preview call Creating Value with a Media BrandLearn the 7 Steps to Create Content, Find Fans & Make MoneyRegister at: www.creativecvg.com/ysscall.php
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Spring Forward with Your Signature Story Mentorship Program
It's been a very busy few months for us at Creative Convergence.
After the Hollywood slowdown in 2008 with all of its strikes and negotiations
things have finally gotten back on track. We're also seeing
a lot of changes in publishing and tons of new opportunities in the media space.
It's a great time to be a writer, author, expert or content creator. However,
there is much more responsibility and you need to be more savvy about the
marketplace and what you need to be successful in it.
Welcome to the 2009 Mentorship Program.
We're having a preview call for this year's program on April 27th at 5:30PM Pacific (Live Nationwide). We'll be talking about "Creating Value with a Media Brand"
You can register at: www.creativecvg.com/ysscall.com.
On the call you'll learn 7 Steps to Create Content, Find Fans & Make Money through Hollywood, Publishing & PR.
More information about the upcoming program can be found through the
Courses link at www.yoursignaturestory.com
I look forward to having you join me.
To your success,
Philippa
After the Hollywood slowdown in 2008 with all of its strikes and negotiations
things have finally gotten back on track. We're also seeing
a lot of changes in publishing and tons of new opportunities in the media space.
It's a great time to be a writer, author, expert or content creator. However,
there is much more responsibility and you need to be more savvy about the
marketplace and what you need to be successful in it.
Welcome to the 2009 Mentorship Program.
We're having a preview call for this year's program on April 27th at 5:30PM Pacific (Live Nationwide). We'll be talking about "Creating Value with a Media Brand"
You can register at: www.creativecvg.com/ysscall.com.
On the call you'll learn 7 Steps to Create Content, Find Fans & Make Money through Hollywood, Publishing & PR.
More information about the upcoming program can be found through the
Courses link at www.yoursignaturestory.com
I look forward to having you join me.
To your success,
Philippa
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Happy New Year!
We are excited about this coming year and all of the opportunities that are out there for writers. I am committed to empowering writers, authors, experts and content creators to powerfully nagivate the business of entertainment and media as it continues to evolve and change.
My next Million Dollar Screenwriting & Content Career Course starts January 12th. It'll run for 8 sessions on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5:30PM - 7:30PM Pacific / 7:30PM - 9:30PM Central / 8:30 - 10:30PM Eastern. Learn more and register at: www.screenplaybyphone.com/career.
I will also be speaking at the upcoming San Francisco Writers Conference (www.sfwriters.org) on February 13 - 15th at the St. Marks Hotel on Nob Hill. My lecture is going to be: Branding Yourself: How You Can Leverage the Power of Hollywood, Publishing and Publicity. The conference will be packed with great information and some of the publishing industry's best and brightest. You can also check out all of the recent teleseminars that we'd produced with them at www.sfwriters.info.
Wishing you great success in 2009!
Best,
Philippa
My next Million Dollar Screenwriting & Content Career Course starts January 12th. It'll run for 8 sessions on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5:30PM - 7:30PM Pacific / 7:30PM - 9:30PM Central / 8:30 - 10:30PM Eastern. Learn more and register at: www.screenplaybyphone.com/career.
I will also be speaking at the upcoming San Francisco Writers Conference (www.sfwriters.org) on February 13 - 15th at the St. Marks Hotel on Nob Hill. My lecture is going to be: Branding Yourself: How You Can Leverage the Power of Hollywood, Publishing and Publicity. The conference will be packed with great information and some of the publishing industry's best and brightest. You can also check out all of the recent teleseminars that we'd produced with them at www.sfwriters.info.
Wishing you great success in 2009!
Best,
Philippa
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