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The Orange County Screenwriters Association was founded in 2009 to bring resources both online and on the ground to all filmmakers.  We do community outreach to high schools and colleges.  If you need more information or want to help please go to our website and send a message using the contact form!  Thanks!

EVENT REVIEW

The Leah Estrin event was a huge success and got rave reviews from everyone who attended,

Our thanks to those who came and those who were there in spirit!  We felt your love!

Review on the website: HERE

At the botttom of the article are links to Leah's PPT and a form (with discount)  for CineStory.

You MUST be registered (easy to do) to access these files (but not to use the website.)

That's a photo (above) of the OC Screenwriters Board of Directors with Leah in the middle.  For more photos of the event go to the website.  Look for the MEDIA > PHOTO GALLERIES on the menu and then click on the EVENTS FOLDER.

Many more events to come in 2017!

SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

Because of a snafu, my Intro To Screenwriting classes didn't run as scheduled but GOOD NEWS, I am doing an intercession class at Irvine Valley College.

The classes start next Thursday thru January 2017 (8 official classes and 1 "unofficial" class.)  No classes Thanksgiving or Christmas week.

If you've ever wanted to discover what you can do as a screenwriter, let me help you!

Classes are ongoing and will run again in January 2017 but why wait?  Get writing!

I can register you in class (cash, check, credit card) or you can now go to 123getsmart.com to register through the college.

Need more info?  Email me at [address removed]

INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPTWRITING
WHEN:
1st class: November 3rd, 6:30pm (8 official sessions, 1 unofficial session)
- No classes Thanksgiving and Christmas Week;
- Unofficial class New Year's week at coffee shop.
WHERE:
Irvine Valley College, Room B105 (in the bookstore building)
-Get a parking pass from the machines.  They ticket pretty robustly.
COST:
$150.00 payable to Irvine Valley College.
- I can register you in class.  Check, cash or credit card.

Class description:
Discover the art and craft of screenwriting, from class writing assignments to first original idea, transforming those concepts to script form.  Each week, students will write and critique their material in the workshop/class setting with assignments that focus on various scriptwriting concepts.  Students will also watch movies (at home) which will then be discussed and broken down in class.  Structure, characterization and plot will be talked about as well as mythological and psychological concepts involved in storytelling
Eight class sessions.  Instructor: Mark Sevi

VENUE?

Tired of politics?  Us too!

So we want to get together and do a meet 'n greet and have drinks and just chat about writing and film.

But where?

Have any ideas?  We'd love to hear them!

Please send an email to [address removed] or go to the website and use the contact form or go to our Facebook page HERE and let us hear your thoughts!

Q&A

Have questions about scriptwriting, film making, audio, cameras?

You name it and we have the answers by pros and crowd sourcing.

Go to: www.ScriptwritingFAQ.com

Ask a question, give an answer, just browse the site.

Now the site is new so if it's glitchy LET US KNOW!  We can fix it.  We have the technology (maybe!) 

Use the contact form on the website.

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Do you have something to offer our membership?  Are you an industry pro?  We'd like to hear from you.

Send us a note: [address removed] or go to the website and use the contact form.