| Story Lab 2010 |
A famous producer once said, "If it ain't on the page, it ain't on the stage." Your film is only as good as your story and your script. Writers and Directors, learn how to allow your story (168 or not) to achieve it’s full potential at the Story Lab. PROGRAM: Host Derrick Warfel and other writer-directors will evaluate and discuss (respectfully and constructively) scenes from a 168 film and compare to scenes from a major motion picture with similar story and theme. WRITERS LEARN: 1. Common story mistakes in Speed Filmmaking 2. Choosing the most powerful story 3. Creating compelling, believable characters 4. Writing realistic, powerful dialogue 5. Communicating: leaving the cheese in the dairy aisle 6. Riveting dramatic structure - the scene. DIRECTORS LEARN: 1. Tips on directing actors in engaging performances 2. Thinking visually PLACE: 11150 Canby Ave., Northridge, CA 91326. Light Refreshments will be served. TIME: 7:30PM COST: FREE. RSVP: paul@168project.com (6) FRIDAY NIGHTS, 7:30-10:30PM, Aug 27, Sept. 10, Sept. 24, Oct 15, Oct 29, Nov. 12 PROJECTION: HD Playback on a 10' screen with Dolby 5.1 sound. AUGUST 27 - Story Lab Focus: "Moya", a 2010 nominated film based on Exodus 20:20 and produced by Caleb G. Brown and Joshua M. Bott. Directed by Daniel and David Holecheck. "Moya" tells the story of a troubled married man who while being unfaithful to his wife gets caught up in saving a newborn from a vengful Russian Mafia boss. SEPTEMBER 10 -Story Lab Focus: "Out of the Fire", a 2010 nominated film based on Deuteronomy 4:35-36 produced and directed by first time filmmaker Jeanette Reedy Solano. In "Out of the Fire" a former gangmember-prisoner is forced to make a choice between two families and hears God's voice in an unexpected place. SEPTEMBER 24 -Story Lab Focus: "Forsaken", a 2010 nominated film based on Isaiah 30:15 produced and directed by David Kiang. After their daughter is killed in a tragic accident, an estranged wife must choose to love her husband by rescuing him from his entrapment in a surreal world where he believes he can keep their daughter alive. OCTOBER 16 - Story Lab Focus: "Bountiful", a 2010 nominated film based on John 15:1-2 and produced by 168 vets Susan Shearer and Amber Deegan. Directed by Eric Tozzi. "Bountiful" tells the story of a gambler who through a car crash gets a supernatural glimpse of the future and how his decisions today will affect those he loves. OCTOBER 29 - Story Lab Focus: "Skip Listening", a 2010 nominated film based on Nehemiah 8:9b-10 and produced by Christopher Shawn Shaw, Josh B. Jacobs, and Colleen Bennett. Directed by Christopher Shawn Shaw. "Skip Listening" is a romantic comedy where a tragic accident teaches a narcissistic DJ to listen after he loses his hearing. NOVEMBER 12 - Story Lab Focus: "Through My Sister's Eyes", a 2010 nominated film based on John 8:12 and produced by first time producer Mark Weber. Directed by Winston Titus Tao. "Through My Sister's Eyes" tells a visionary tale of a young cancer victim who loses her sight. Other Events:
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