I’m speaking at the monthly meeting of this group on Monday, Sept. 13th, 7:30 PM at 20th Century Fox. They are a group of screenwriters who meet each month for in-depth discussion of a screenplay for a new movie (which everyone has read prior to the meeting), led by a guest industry professional. This month, it’s the WALL STREET sequel.
Here’s some more info about the group:
StoryBoard Development Group is dedicated to the mastery of feature film screenwriting and development skills. The group was founded as an off-shoot of a UCLA Extension class in 1981 and has been operating continuously ever since.
Every month we discuss the screenplay for a feature film that is about to be released – except Springtime when we discuss one or two current Oscar nominated screenplays. We focus on the craft of screenwriting and conduct a serious in-depth discussion with our members and guests who are writers, filmmakers and industry professionals who have an understanding of established screenwriting structure and principles. Scripts are scheduled so the finished film can be seen on screen soon afterward.
Each month a different guest moderator leads our discussion. Our guest moderators are among the best teachers, authors, consultants and professionals in the business. A StoryBoard membership offers an opportunity to meet them individually and to experience a variety of analytical styles and approaches to screenwriting.
We meet on the 20th Century Fox studio lot on the second Monday of every month. Members receive a copy of the screenplay prior to the meeting and come prepared for a serious discussion. Meetings start at 7:30 pm and usually run until about 9:30/10:00PM – sometimes later on occasions when more time is required.
The cost of membership for a six-month period is $210. One-time guests are welcome to attend a meeting for $35. A copy of the screenplay to be discussed, along with sandwiches, snacks & beverages on the night of the meeting, are all included in the cost. At the monthly meeting, members can pick up the screenplay for the next month. If you are a member and should happen to miss the meeting we will mail the screenplay to you.
Prospective members should be actively involved in screenwriting and/or filmmaking, and be familiar with established screenwriting principles and structure.
Members having a screenplay they have written, or having a project to which they are attached, who would like to participate in a development workshop where other members discuss your screenplay, are welcome to submit a screenplay for consideration. Once the project is accepted, we’ll schedule a development workshop for a date sometime other than our regular meetings.
Please contact me if you are interested in becoming a member, would like to attend a meeting, or have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you.
Scott Burnell
Chairman
StoryBoard Development Group
1761 S. Marvin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90019-5122
323 205 0773
sburnell@earthlink.net please include “StoryBoard” in the subject line of emails.
Join Erik Bork at the monthly meeting of StoryBoard Development Group at 7:30 PM Monday, Sep 13 on the lot at 20th Century Fox Studios as he leads an in-depth discussion of the screenplay Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. The group, founded in 1981, is dedicated to the mastery of screenwriting and feature film development skills.
Erik, a Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning writer, is a screenwriting consultant and coach who was rated “Cream of the Crop” by Creative Screenwriting in their “Best Analysts and Consultants” review in June 2010.
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, the sequel to the popular 1987 film Wall Street was directed by Oliver Stone, and is scheduled to be released on Friday, Sep 24. It stars Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen, who reprise their original 1987 roles along with Shia LaBoeuf, Carey Mulligan, Josh Brolin and Susan Sarandon.
Pre-registration ($35) and reading the script ahead of time are required. For further information contact Scott Burnell directly at 323 205 0773 or at sburnell@earthlink.net.
