South Bay Filmmakers

September 8, 2010 7:00 PM - 29 attended

South Bay Filmmakers - September 2010 Meetup

South Bay Filmmakers next Meetup starts at 7:00 PM and ends at 10:00 PM. We start on-time and lock the doors when the last person leaves.

I am very excited to announce our upcoming guests. This Meetup is a must-see if you're serious about your career and the entertainment industry in South Bay.

If you've been "on the fence" about attending a Meetup this is one to come out for.

Guest Speakers

Our guest speaker is Erik Bork, an Emmy-winning writer-producer. His website says it best:

I’m a professional screenwriter and producer best known for my work on the HBO miniseries BAND OF BROTHERS and FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON, for which I wrote multiple episodes, and won two Emmy and two Golden Globe Awards for helping to produce.

I’ve also sold four original drama series pitches (to NBC and Fox), and worked on the writing staff of two primetime drama series. I’ve written feature screenplays on assignment for Universal, HBO, TNT, and Playtone (Tom Hanks), and have been employed as a writer by Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, 20th Century-Fox, Imagine Entertainment, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jersey Films, Original Film (Neil Moritz) and Dutch Oven (Doug Liman).

I got my start as an assistant to Tom Hanks, who gave me the opportunity to help him write and produce FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON, after reading some sitcom spec scripts I had written.

Our other guest speaker is Steven Ramskill, Senior Manager for ArcLight Cinemas. As you may know the Pacific Theaters on Nash and Rosecrans in El Segundo is undergoing conversion to an ArcLight which will make it "the" place for cinemaphiles. Steven will speak about the ArcLight experience, theater conversion, grand opening plans, and answer questions.

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There is NO CHARGE for this event and South Bay Filmmakers is grateful to our guest speakers for generously donating their time to us. Show your appreciation and support by submitting your RSVP now.

Meeting Agenda

-- Welcome and general announcements
-- News about our sponsors
-- Member introductions
-- Guest speakers
-- Q&A - get your technical and creative questions answered by your peers
-- Open forum - discuss your projects, a current film, or what's happening in the industry

Networking

Please make every effort to attend and (re)introduce yourself. We are the first, and only, group of its kind in the Beach Cities and surrounding areas so let's make it great.

Ideas and Suggestions Welcome!

Contact myself or Alison if you have suggestions for guest speakers, topics, or other meeting ideas.

Venue Information

The venue provides free on-site parking as well as street parking. Doors open 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Support Our Sponsors

For full details visit the Sponsor Information page.

Other World Computing provides a multitude of accessory and storage products for Macintosh and Windows systems. If you need high-capacity and redundant storage for your next project, this is the place to stretch your dollar without sacrificing reliability. Product discount offered to SBF members.

Pro8mm is a full-service facility for all of your 8mm and 16mm film needs. Specializing in Super 8 film stock, processing, camera rentals, and SD/HD transfers. Discounts on service and rentals offered to SBF members.

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29 attended

5.0010 (10 ratings)

Event Host

Eric Brodeur
Motion Picture Editor, Organizer
Alison
Assistant Organizer

I want to say thanks to Eric for once again making this all possible and to our wonderful speakers from ArcLight, Pro8mm and especially Erik Bork who shared his humor, insights, wisdom and story with us. Finally I want to thank the members who attended because it is you that keeps our group growing and going and a valuable asset to the film community in both the South Bay and in the industry.
Alystar McKenneh

Eric always has great speakers.
Terry Morris

The highlight of the evening was Erik Bork's talk regarding his personal path into the screenwriting trade. I enjoyed his casual delivery style as he shared his experiences with the group. Due to my work, it's hard for me to attend sometimes, but I want to say thanks again to Eric Brodeur for his many efforts in putting these meetings together. Terry Morris
Tom Luth

Very good meeting. As always, a good mix of attendees with a variety of skills and interests related to film. Eric Bork's talk on the evolution of his writing career was both entertaining and informative. Much useful information was provided, including a Q & A. The management of the new Arclight Cinemas opening up in El Segundo gav eus an overview of what to expect from their new location, and gave us samples of the caramel corn to try out. A great opportunity to meet with other filmmakers and to exchange information, stories, or even seek out specialized help on your projects.
Keith

When you're busy, when you're tired, or when there is traffic, this group is still worth the effort and time investment. Excellent meeting organization (thanks, Alison and Eric), outstanding speakers, and inspiring group members. If you haven't joined this group, you're definitely missing out.
Michael

Erik Bork was truly genuine.
Michael Nease

Great evening! Really looking forward to having an Arclight in our area, and Erik's insight into the world of television writers was truly invaluable!
Roninlaw

Excellent
Dan Matsuura

Great speakers and great networking opportunities.
Alystar Mckenneh
Melissa Z
Kenneth
Keith Vogt
Miguel Duran
jeff anderson

+1 guest
Rhonda Schuster Vigeant
Daisy Chen

+1 guest
Eric Harnden

Checked-in
Naimesh
John
Alan Dunkel

+1 guest
Louis Willis

+1 guest
Diane
John Gwinner
A former member