Screenwriting Pro Cynthia Whitcomb wrote for films and television for 30 years. She has been nominated for the Emmy, Cable Ace, and Writers Guild of America Awards among others. She has sold more than 70 screenplays and nearly 30 have been produced for prime time television. She has written for such actors as Jason Robards, Ellen Burstyn, Anjelica Huston, Kevin Spacey and Martin Sheen. Four years ago she decided to pursue her lifeline passion and devote herself to writing for the theatre. Since January 2007, she has written 8 plays. Holidazed, co-authored with Marc Acito, played the last two holiday seasons on Artists Repertory's mainstage. She has also been produced Off Broadway, at Portland Center Stage’s new play festival, the Fertile Ground Festival at Artists Rep, was a finalist for the Eugene O’Neill Award and is currently nominated for the Oregon Book Award for drama. Also President of Willamette Writers, she lives in Wilsonville.
When: April 2, Saturday
Morning Session: (Free to members-$5.00 for visitors) 10:00-12:00 (networking starts at 9:30.
Making a Living in Hollywood While Living in Oregon
- Stories of breaking in: Cynthia's and her students who have done it
- The current state of the movie/television market.
Afternoon Session: ($40 for members, $45 for non-members) 1:30-4:30
20 Ways to Sweeten Your Chances of Breaking into Hollywood
- From how to write a hook to how to attract a star
Sponsored by So. Oregon Willamette Writers
Where: Central Point City Hall Council Chambers, 140 S. 3rd St., Central Point, OR.
How: Contact Phil Messina at soww77@gmail.com to reserve a spot. The workshop is filling up and will likely sell out.
For further information go to the website www.willamettewriters.com/1/southernoregon.php .
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