AFI's DIRECTING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN 2009
You are invited to a free informational meeting about the American Film Institute's 2009 Directing Workshop for Women. Join AFI DWW alum Casey Kelly and visiting AFI staff member Li Lu as they discuss this unique educational program for aspiring female directors, show clips from films produced through the workshop and give insights into how to apply. Casey attended the AFI DWW in 1999 and produced her award-winning short film "The Other Woman" through the program. The training she received from AFI lead to Casey directing the feature film "Bracelet of Bordeaux," which recently gained distribution for Spring 2009 release. Casey also serves on the teaching staff of the Jack Valenti School of Communications at the University of Houston.
AFI's Directing Workshop for Women (DWW) has been a major force in training women in narrative filmmaking since 1974. Over 200 women have been given the opportunity to participate in this innovative and unique training program for tomorrow's directors. Some DWW alumnae include Lesli Linka Glatter (MAD MEN, HOUSE, HEROES, SWINGTOWN, THE CLOSER); Randa Haines (CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, DANCE WITH ME); Victoria Hochberg (NOTES FROM THE UNDERBELLY, REAPER, SEX AND THE CITY, GHOST WHISPERER); Matia Karrell (7th HEAVEN, BEHIND THE RED DOOR, AMERICAN HEIRESS); Neema Barnette (GILMORE GIRLS, CIVIL BRAND); Maya Angelou (DOWN IN THE DELTA); Becky Smith (HOW TO LOOK GOOD NAKED, QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY, BOY MEETS BOY); Tricia Brock (SAVING GRACE, LIPSTICK JUNGLE, DIRT, BREAKING BAD, THE L WORD, GREY'S ANATOMY, UGLY BETTY); and Deb Hagan (COLLEGE).
RSVP by calling 713-522-8592 x 2 or email us at swamp@swamp.org
ABOUT THE AFI DIRECTING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN
(From AFI website: http://www.afi.com/education/dww/)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
6:30PM - 8PM
SWAMP Office
1519 West Main
Houston, TX 77006
AFI's Directing Workshop for Women (DWW) has been a major force in training women in narrative filmmaking since 1974. Over 200 women have been given the opportunity to participate in this innovative and unique training program for tomorrow's directors. Some DWW alumnae include Lesli Linka Glatter (MAD MEN, HOUSE, HEROES, SWINGTOWN, THE CLOSER); Randa Haines (CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, DANCE WITH ME); Victoria Hochberg (NOTES FROM THE UNDERBELLY, REAPER, SEX AND THE CITY, GHOST WHISPERER); Matia Karrell (7th HEAVEN, BEHIND THE RED DOOR, AMERICAN HEIRESS); Neema Barnette (GILMORE GIRLS, CIVIL BRAND); Maya Angelou (DOWN IN THE DELTA); Becky Smith (HOW TO LOOK GOOD NAKED, QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY, BOY MEETS BOY); Tricia Brock (SAVING GRACE, LIPSTICK JUNGLE, DIRT, BREAKING BAD, THE L WORD, GREY'S ANATOMY, UGLY BETTY); and Deb Hagan (COLLEGE).
RSVP by calling 713-522-8592 x 2 or email us at swamp@swamp.org
ABOUT THE AFI DIRECTING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN
(From AFI website: http://www.afi.com/education/dww/)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
6:30PM - 8PM
SWAMP Office
1519 West Main
Houston, TX 77006
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