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The Series Bible: What a TV Writer Actually Brings Into the Pitch Room

Most TV pitches are told out loud. The document behind them is the series bible, and it has to do in ten to twenty pages what a full season does on screen: prove the world holds up, the characters are worth living with, and the show won't run out of gas by episode six. Most TV writers learn how hard that is the first time a bible comes back with more notes than the pilot. Here's what belongs in the document, and what to know before you sit across from a development executive who has already heard plenty of pitches this month.

Blue Ruin Screening with Jeremy Saulnier and Macon Blair

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On Wednesday, April 16, a special screening of Blue Ruin took place, followed by a Q&A hosted by Jeff Goldsmith, and attended by Screenwriter/Director Jeremy Saulnier, and Macon Blair, the star of the film. The movie has made the rounds…

Dallas Buyers Club Screening and LAFS Grad Q&A

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The Los Angeles Film School Invites you and a Guest to a Screening of: DALLAS BUYERS CLUB Followed by a Q&A with the film's Oscar-Nominated Editor (and LAFS Alum) Martin Pensa! When: Friday April 18th, 2014 Time: 5:30PM Where: LA…

Blue Ruin: Screening and Q&A

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The Los Angeles Film School & Jeff Goldsmith Present a Screening of: Blue Ruin Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Jeremy Saulnier and Actor Macon Blair When: Wednesday April 16 @ 7:30PM Where: LAFS Main Theater Get…

“Leave The World Behind” Screening on Campus

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On Tuesday night, The Los Angeles Film School and The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce hosted an advanced screening of the music documentary Leave The World Behind, which follows world-famous DJs Swedish House Mafia as they tour the…

The Ascap Expo Q&A

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LAFS Students, You Are Invited To: THE ASCAP EXPO Q&A Join us for a networking event with The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, a not-for-profit performance-rights organization that protects its members' musical…

3D Screening- Captain America: The Winter Soldier

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LAFS Students, Alumni and Staff, you're invited to a 3D screening of Captain America: The Winter Soldier! When: Friday April 11, 2014 Time: 8:00PM-10:00PM Where: LA Film School Main Theater Space is limited so reserve your tickets…

Networking Event: Hollywood Gatekeepers

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Join us for an exclusive networking event for screenwriters and professional studio readers and industry professionals at LA Film School in Hollywood. Our esteemed panel of studio readers and development executives will discuss the art of getting…

LOL’D School Comedy Event

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On Monday, April 7th, The Los Angeles Film School hosted LOL'D School, a live comedy show featuring some of the best comedic talent in Los Angeles. Hosted by Grant Pardee in our historic Ivar Theatre, the event spanned over two hours of uproarious…

Event Recap: Don Hemingway Advanced Screening and Q&A

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On April 1st, The Los Angeles Film School and Jeff Goldsmith hosted an advanced screening of Dom Hemingway, the story of a brass criminal trying to tie up loose ends on the other side of prison, starring Jude Law. The film was equal parts funny,…

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NEWS & CULTURE

The Series Bible: What a TV Writer Actually Brings Into the Pitch Room

Blue Ruin Screening with Jeremy Saulnier and Macon Blair

Dallas Buyers Club Screening and LAFS Grad Q&A

Blue Ruin: Screening and Q&A

“Leave The World Behind” Screening on Campus

The Ascap Expo Q&A

3D Screening- Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Networking Event: Hollywood Gatekeepers

LOL’D School Comedy Event

Event Recap: Don Hemingway Advanced Screening and Q&A

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