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Act One , Inc
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| 4marks URL: |
http://www.4marks.com/ActOneProgram |
| Gender: |
Female |
| Status: |
Single |
| Diocese: |
Archdiocese of Los Angeles |
| Address: |
2690 Beachwood Drive
CA
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| Email: |
info@actoneprogram.com |
| Phone: |
(323) 464-0815 |
| Purpose: |
Networking, Education |
| About Me: |
Artistry * Professionalism * Substance * Prayer
Act One, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded by Barbara Nicolosi to train Catholics/Christians for careers in mainstream film and television. Act One offers the Writing Program for aspiring film and television writers, the Executive Program for aspiring entertainment executives, a Script Consulting Service and nationwide Weekend Seminars in addition to many other programs and services for our alumni and the public.
Stressing artistry, excellence, professionalism, and Christian spirituality, Act One prepares students to pursue careers marked by personal integrity and professional excellence, in writers rooms, on sets, and in studio and network offices. Our goal is not to produce explicitly religious entertainment, but movie and TV projects that respect and serve the global audience, combining mastery of craft with great depth and meaning.
http://www.actoneprogram.com |
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Lecture Series
“What’s the Big Idea?"
Pixar knows it. USC knows it. Now you have a chance to learn what makes Bobette Buster one of the most sought after story experts in the world!
The Art of Cinematic Storytelling” taught by Bobette Buster is a foundational Lecture Series designed for the advanced-level writer or development executive. This course teaches several things at once: what makes a story cinematic, the process and craft of screenwriting, developing an idea, and Hollywood and International Film Business Practices.
Bobette Buster is a Hollywood development executive and faculty member at USC’s Graduate School of Cinematic Arts and La Femis in Paris. Bobette has lectured, developed script programs, and consulted with filmmakers throughout Europe, Cuba, Latin America, Japan, and at Pixar Studios. In each of the last ten years, films from her students have ranked in the Top 10 box-office, and won the top awards worldwide.
This course is six all day sessions held over three weekends:
March 21, 22; March 28, 29; April 4, 5
To register visit: http://www.actoneprogram.com
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THE ACT ONE WRITING PROGRAM - Training Christians for careers in mainstream film and television
The Act One Writing Program brings together storytellers who are serious about their faith
and who love film and TV with a world-class faculty of Hollywood pros for a life-changing training experience.
Our faculty includes top industry professionals like Dean Batali (That 70s Show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), David McFadzean (Home Improvement, What Women Want), and Bill Marsilii (Déjà vu). For a full list of faculty, check our website.
Our alumni are winning major Hollywood competitions like the ABC/Disney Screenwriting Fellowship, The Warner Bros. Television Writers Workshop, and writing for productions like Curious George and the recent 2007 release, The Ultimate Gift. For more alumni success stories, check our website
Our programs feature:
The Summer Writing Program and the Saturday Writing Program in Hollywood
Screenwriting Weekends in cities around the country Script Consulting for writers anywhere in the world and a full range of advanced programs for Act One alumni
"Every great production starts with the writer. Writers who are interested in the craft of writing should start with Act One!"
-- Ralph Winter, Executive Producer, X2: X-Men United, Fantastic 4
Think you might have what it takes? Want to know more about our programs? http://www.actoneprogram.com
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM - Act One Inc., in a partnership with Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business & Management, offers a rigorous 12-week executive training program to prepare talented Christians for executive careers in mainstream entertainment. Each selected candidate is matched with a summer internship at a Hollywood studio, agency, production company, or law firm. The program includes a challenging after-hours curriculum taught by working professionals in Hollywood.
What the Executive Program offers:
Over 100 hours of classroom instruction taught by industry veterans An internship at a Hollywood network, studio, production company, agency, or firm.
Students are eligible for a continuing education credits through Pepperdine University.
Excellent access to instructors, with only 20-25 students per class
Access to Act One Writing for Hollywood classes running in July & August
Networking opportunities
Admission to the Act One alumni community, including access to alumni events, programs, & advanced training workshops
A strong spiritual foundation for working in the entertainment industry
Program Update:
Students, faculty, and employers of the Act One Executive Program are proclaiming it a phenomenal success. The majority of our alumni are now working in strategic positions within the entertainment industry. These faithful future-executives are already influencing the content and quality of numerous film and television projects. Our alumni currently work as producers and executive producers, development executives, at talent agencies, as well at networks and major production companies.
What the Students Are Saying:
“The Executive Program is the most thorough educational and inspirational program targeted to young professionals in the entertainment industry. I have been a part of programs at UCLA, USC, and numerous other industry training seminars and by far, this has the greatest breadth of inspired teachers, students, and guest lecturers who are passionate about the mission of transforming Hollywood. The Act One Program was one of the highlights of my life.”
- Todd Burns
“The Executive Program has been an amazing and unique experience. I've learned the realities of a studio through my internship at a big name company. I've been mentored and taught by high-profile industry professionals. I've made great friends and become part of a supportive community of up-and-comers… Oh, and I didn't have to go broke to do it.”
- MaryAnn Clark
“The Act One Executive Program was the ideal next step for me in advancing my career. It perfectly mixed the practical and theoretical - with great lectures and seminars complementing and augmenting real-world, industry internships. It challenged me both from a creative and a business standpoint, all while fostering amazing fellowship to the larger Act One family.”
- Terence Berry
http://www.actoneprogram.com
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Hollywood |
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