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Professional Proofreading Services

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:25:24 -0500

Looking for some help polishing up your screenplay? I am happy to offer my proofreading services. I have experience proofreading screenplays and children's books, including many works by this year's McKnight winner. I am familiar with Final Draft software and can proofread in such formats as Microsoft Word, PDF and on hard copy.

My schedule is very flexible, allowing for quick turnaround (usually within 24-48 hours). My fees are $2.00 per page, plus an additional $10.00 flat rate for rush services. References available upon request. Please email holte4@amerion.com or call Wendy 612-722-6121

Latchaw Commits 'Murder at Work'

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:40:01 -0500

Screenwriter Brent Latchaw is staging his third Fringe Festival production, but this time wearing all the hats--Writer, Director, and Producer. As near as we can tell the play, entitled "Murder at Work," is about... well, just that. Here's the description we were sent: "Something needs to go. Either my boss or the snow. Where's a shovel when you need one?" We dug up more cryptic info on the Fringe website: "Back to work on a snowy Saturday. Man this sucks! It hasn't stopped snowing for 12 hours. At least my co-workers are here reveling in my misery. I wonder where the boss Kevin is? He should've been here by now."

"Murder at Work" will be presented at the Rarig Center Proscenium, University of Minnesota, 330 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis.

Showtimes:

Thu., Jul. 31 @ 10:00 pm
Fri., Aug. 1 @ 8:30 pm
Sun., Aug. 3 @ 4:00 pm
Wed., Aug. 6 @ 10:00 pm
Sat., Aug. 9 @ 5:30 pm

Advanced tickets available via Uptown Tix.

Ervin Takes 'Catfight!' to the Fringe

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:20:59 -0500

"Catfight!" a political musical comedy written by John Ervin will be getting a live theatrical treatment courtesy of the 2008 Minnesota Fringe Festival. Dedicated to Michele Bachmann, Ted Haggard, Larry Craig and other public figures with interesting private lives, "Catfight!" concerns two rival teams of documentary filmmakers, following two opposing
Congressional campaigns, who affect the election thanks to one swingin' higher power!

"Catfight!" will be presented at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, on the following nights/times:

Fri, Aug 1 - 7:00 pm
Mon, Aug 4 - 10:00 pm
Wed, Aug 6 - 5:30 pm
Thu, Aug 7 - 7:00 pm
Sat, Aug 9 - 8:30 pm

Advanced tickets available via Uptown Tix.

SW member seeks actors for Fringe Fest show, 'Catfight!'

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:25:56 -0500

Non-union actors, men and women, 18-65, sought for Fringe Festival production of SWW member John Ervin's feature screenplay, “Catfight!” Rehearsals throughout July, performances August 1-10. Inspired by Michele Bachmann, Ted Haggard, Larry Craig and other public figures with interesting private lives - “Catfight!” is a political comedy about two rival teams of documentary filmmakers, following two opposing political campaigns, who affect the election thanks to one swingin’ higher power!

Auditions to take place:

Monday, June 2, 7 to 9 pm
Prospect Park United Methodist Church
22 Orlin Avenue, SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Open casting call - no appointment necessary. No prepared pieces. Cold readings of scenes to be handed out. Please bring head shot and resume. No pay - but a great opportunity to skewer the religious right and be part of the Fringe Festival! No phone calls or e-mails, please.

Rosemount announces Shamrock Film Fest

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:37:39 -0500

The Shamrock Film Festival will be held July 18th, 2008 in Rosemount, MN. This is a short film festival that will be giving a prize for best screenplay. Please see www.rosemountaac.org for details. Deadline for entry is June, 15th, 2008. May the luck of the Irish be with you!

Scripts wanted

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:17:31 -0600

On February 26th, 2008, Story Board will host a live table read at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis. Professional actors from the Twin Cities will read aloud screenplays written by a select number of students and will also showcase a few scripts by local screenwriters.

Story Board is a local non-profit that values the history and knowledge that professional filmmakers bring the the craft of filmmaking and also values the aspiring student, and the stories both want to tell. Story Board's mission is to provide educational and mentoring programs to area high school students interested in the art of filmmaking.

This is a great opportunity to have your work performed by talent, hear your characters come to life in front of a live audience, and inspire young screenwriters. Submit your script today!

Submission guidelines:

Genre: Narrative (comedy, drama, suspense, etc.)

Length: Short scripts or feature-length (note: features will have only the first act read)

Submit to: ann@thestoryboard.org with the subject: Story Board Screenplay '08

Submission fee: None

Please include your name, email address, and phone number with submission.

Deadline: Monday, February 4, 2008

Selected scripts will be announced by end of February. Participants will be contacted via email.

For more information click here. Direct questions to: info@thestoryboard.org