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SUMMARY:March Writer's Night: How To Write & Produce Your First Script (even if you don't know other filmmakers!)
DESCRIPTION:There is something magical about telling stories in any form\, but there is a unique kind of thrill in seeing them brought to life. Unfortunately\, a lot of filmmaking expertise and education is protected by gatekeepers on the coasts\, leaving writers from other areas feeling like making a movie out of their story is out of their reach. This is\, I’m happy to tell you\, not true! In fact\, it’s easier than you might think. \nJoin us for an introductory course on the basics of screenwriting\, filmmaking\, and preparing your script for screen; no prior experience required\, but you’re a passionate storyteller interested in other forms of expressing yourself! We’ll cover everything from screenplay formatting to breaking down that script to make budgets and creative decisions\, the common film departments and why you may or may not need to include them\, building a crew from your existing community\, and how to choose the kinds of shots you’ll need to make up your production plan. \nIt’s a detailed production course for creative people\, helping them find a way to make even the most administrative or technical decisions feel like the part of the process that’s most fun – telling a story. \nJoin us at The Art Center in Grand Junction on March 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. for this fun workshop. \n\n\nSpeaker Bio\nBri Castellini is an independent filmmaker\, an indie romance author\, and\, regrettably\, a podcaster. She grew up in Grand Junction\, Colorado (go Wildcats!)\, but due to her seasonal allergies\, was unable to take full advantage of all the nature stuff people here seem to enjoy\, so she turned to writing. She’s known for the 2017 short film Ace and Anxious (165\,000 views on YouTube)\, her contemporary romance novel Rehabbing the Billionaire\, and her podcasts Burn\, Noticed and Breaking Out of Breaking In\, covering the USA television show Burn Notice and practical filmmaking advice\, respectively. She personally helped launch over $25 million in crowdfunding campaigns with an 85% success rate while she was the Manager of Creator Success at the artist crowdfunding platform Seed&Spark. She has spoken at over 200 events and festivals virtually and in person on the subjects of arts fundraising\, audience building\, production\, queer representation\, and more. She can lick her elbow (not clickbait). Full work history\, and all her previous creative projects\, can be found on her website BriCastellini.com.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/marchwritersnight-scriptwriting/
LOCATION:The Art Center\, 1803 N. 7th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Open Mic Night - Fourth Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join us every month on the fourth Friday for a Spoken Word Open Mic Night from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Western Colorado Writers’ Forum has partnered with Carboy Winery in Palisade to bring you this opportunity to read your work. We welcome poetry\, prose\, storytelling\, and slam\, and all skill levels are welcome. \nSignups start onsite at 4:15 and there is a 5-7 minute time limit. We’ve had new readers attend these sessions\, and the time limits are our effort to ensure everyone has a chance at the mic. Any time limit is to encourage inclusion. \nThis event is in the production facility on the ground level\, so there are no stairs to negotiate. It is cooler in this room because this is where they make the wine. You may want to bring an extra layer. In warmer months\, we may host this event outside. \nPlease note that while a variety of beverages are available\, you are not required to purchase to attend this Open Mic. \nLocation: 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO 81526.
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/spoken-word-open-mic-night-fourth-fridays-13/
LOCATION:Carboy Winery Grand Valley\, 3572 G Rd\, Palisade\, CO\, 81526\, United States
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