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The Best Laid Plans & The Luck of the Draw

March 31, 2012
The Best Laid Plans & The Luck of the Draw

by BC Furtney   You’ve got the idea, the equipment, the location(s), the cast, the crew, and the money needed to pull it off and do it justice. So, what’re you waiting for? It’s gut-check time. Are you a filmmaker or a filmtalker? Do you wanna make it or continue to discuss it? To...

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US Copyright vs. WGA Registration

January 4, 2012
US Copyright vs. WGA Registration

After registering my new screenplay with the US Copyright Office just minutes ago, I remembered that much pondered question: where do I best secure my rights?  The answer is you should register your final work with both the US Copyright Office and the Writers...

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SatoriCast 003: Greg Dow, Fledgling Comedian

July 13, 2011
SatoriCast 003: Greg Dow, Fledgling Comedian

Greg Dow, actor, barista, and amateur cyclist sits down to talk stand-up at Satori Mentor Headquarters.  Listen as Greg spews about getting on stage for the first time, “comedy school” at Meltdown Comics, and getting made fun of by his friends. You can follow...

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Park City Early Submission Deadlines

July 1, 2011

There’s always quite a few film fests in January in Park City, but here’s the top two: SLAMDANCE: August 5th shorts ($35.00) and features ($50.00). http://www.slamdance.com/festival/submissions.html   SUNDANCE: August...

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SatoriCast 002: Perusing Park City with Fox Valade

June 15, 2011
SatoriCast 002: Perusing Park City with Fox Valade

Allow me to present our second Satori Mentor Podcast! Don’t be afraid.  You will soon hear the liquid voice of Fox Valade: Slamdance stalker.  But seriously, Fox has been...

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Dispatches from the Writer’s Dungeon #1: The First Rule

June 4, 2011
Dispatches from the Writer’s Dungeon #1: The First Rule

By Daniel Casey   SCREENWRITING RULE #1: DON’T KILL YOURSELF. Hello and welcome! If you’re reading this, it means you’ve made it past the headline. Don’t kill yourself. And...

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