screenwriting seminars florida

The information on screenwriting seminars florida below (#1) are from this web page:  http://www.screenwriter.com/WritersCalendar.html.  Call first to make sure the seminar is still scheduled and you have the most updated information.

1.  American Christian Writers' Conference. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale. Reg A. Forder, Box 5168, Phoenix, Arizona 85010. 800/21-WRITE. Oct. 5-7.
1995 Caribbean Writers' Summer Institute. Dr. Sandra Paquet, Dept. of English, Univ. of Miami, Box 24815, Coral Gables 33124-4632. 305/284-2182. June 26-July 28.
The Bard Society. Frank Green, 1358 Tiber Ave., Jacksonville 32207. 904/398-5352. Periodic.
Florida Romance Writers' Annual Conference. Barry I. Glusky, 9630 NW 25th St., Sunrise 33322. 305/749-3736. Feb.
Florida Suncoast Writers' Conference. Steve Rubin or Janice Sumner, Dept. of English, USF, 5202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa 33620. 813/974-1711
Florida Suncoast Writers' Conference. Steve Rubin or Janice Sumner, Dept. of English, USF, 5202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa 33620. 813/974-1711.
Michael Hauge's Screenwriting for Hollywood. Miami. Hilltop Productions, Box 55728, Sherman Oaks, California 91413. 800/477-194
Investigative Reporters & Editors National Conference. Miami. IRE, Box 838, Columbia, Missouri 65205. 314/882-2042. June 8-11.
Key West Literary Seminar. Monica Haskell, 419 Petronia St., Key West 33040. 305/296-3573.
Key West Literary Seminar. Monica Haskell, 419 Petronia St., Key West 33040. 305/293-3573.
Key West Writers' Workshops. Judith Gaddis, 410 Caroline St., Key West 33040. 305/296-3573.
Robert Frost Poetry Celebration. Judith Gaddis, 410 Caroline St., Key West 33040. 305/296-3573.
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Florida Workshop. Palm Springs. SCBWI, Suite 106, 22736 Vanowen St., West Hills, California 91307. 818/888-8760. Sept. 9.
Southwest Florida Writers' Conference. Joanne Hartke, Edison Community College, Box 60210, Ft. Myers 33906-6210.
Write for Success Seminar: The Full-Length Movie Filmscript. St. Petersburg. Theo Carroll, 3748 Harbor Heights Dr., Largo 34644. 813/581-2484. June 3.
Space Coast Writers' Guild Conference. Cocoa Beach. Dr. Edward J. Kirschner, SCWG, Box 804, Melbourne 32902. Nov. 3-4 (reg. begins Sept. 1).
Writing on the Sea. Frank Green or Natalie Newton, 1358 Tiber Ave., Jacksonville 32207. 904/398-5352. Nov. 3-9.

2.  This seminar was held in February 2005.  You may wish to keep checking their site to find out when the next one will be held. http://www.themegahitmovies.com/Orlando2005/register.htm.  The contact information is shown at the bottom of the page:  r More Information Contact:

Richard Michaels Stefanik
RMS Productions Company
rms@TheMegahitMovies.com

3.  Florida State University (FSU) - The FSU Film School emphasizes two areas: Film Production and Screenwriting.  The Film program is designed to lead students through the complete process of creating short 16mm silent films progressing to 16mm double system sound films, and culminate with the thesis film (shot and finished on 35mm in the MFA program).

4.  Many film festivals also offer screenwriting seminars.  Check these out by visiting their websites:

Florida Film Festival
Held in June and produced by the Enzian Theater in the Orlando suburb of Maitland. The Enzian is the only non-profit alternative cinema in Central Florida. Showcases American independent and foreign films. FFF is one of the most respected regional film fests and recently was named one of the top 10 fests in the world, right up there with Cannes and Montreal. www.enzian.org

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
a biggie, this fest screens more than 100 films during its 28-day run in cinemas from Boca Raton to Miami. Features international films as well as tributes and seminars. The longest film fest in the world and one of the most important regional festivals in the U.S. This year’s dates: Oct. 17 to Nov. 11. www.fliff.com

Hispanic Film festival of Miami
Held from late April to early May, this festival supports the rising importance of the Hispanic film industry in Miami, promotes Spanish-language films and works to raise awareness of hispanic cultures. Films are shown in Miami Beach. Has a bilingual website: www.hispanicfilm.com

Miami Film Festival
Held in February and produced by Florida International University. Shows a variety of films in different genres from around the world. www.Miamifilmfestival.com

Marco Island Film Festival
Includes film screenings, workshops, panel discussions, parties and informal chat sessions with celebs. This year (Oct. 17-21) the fest is honoring screen legend Jane Russell. www.marcoislandfilmfest.com.

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