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CRITICS
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RAVE ABOUT
THE BOOK:
CRITICS
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"Edwards and
Skerbelis know
whereof they speak,
having sold
screenplays, worked in
development, and
taught film
development classes
at UCLA for the last
seven years . . . those
wanting to learn about
development so as to
sell their fabulous
screenplays, will
probably find this
guide useful. . . there's
an interesting
description of all the
many dvelopment job
titles, which makes a
heroic attempt to
differentiate the
myriad producer
variants, from
associate- to
executive- to
co-producer. There is
cogent advice on how
to pitch a film idea, an
area on query-letter
preparation, a diagram
of seven-act structure
of TV movies, not to
mention the difference
between theatrical
and cable films."
-- Action magazine,
The Independent
Filmmakers Resource
Guide
"In 'I Liked It, Didn't
Love It,' studio and
development
executives Rona
Edwards and Monika
Skerbelis introduce
readers not so much to
the process of writing
but rather to what
goes on as a studio or
production company
considers a work....it is
a good little book that
offers glimpse behind
the scenes of the
studio machine."
--Bill Wallo,
Blogcritics.org &
walloworld.com
Skerbelis know
whereof they speak,
having sold
screenplays, worked in
development, and
taught film
development classes
at UCLA for the last
seven years . . . those
wanting to learn about
development so as to
sell their fabulous
screenplays, will
probably find this
guide useful. . . there's
an interesting
description of all the
many dvelopment job
titles, which makes a
heroic attempt to
differentiate the
myriad producer
variants, from
associate- to
executive- to
co-producer. There is
cogent advice on how
to pitch a film idea, an
area on query-letter
preparation, a diagram
of seven-act structure
of TV movies, not to
mention the difference
between theatrical
and cable films."
-- Action magazine,
The Independent
Filmmakers Resource
Guide
"In 'I Liked It, Didn't
Love It,' studio and
development
executives Rona
Edwards and Monika
Skerbelis introduce
readers not so much to
the process of writing
but rather to what
goes on as a studio or
production company
considers a work....it is
a good little book that
offers glimpse behind
the scenes of the
studio machine."
--Bill Wallo,
Blogcritics.org &
walloworld.com
I was unemployed for a
while but am now Director
of Development at Sara
Risher's company
ChickFlicks at New Line. I
would not have been able to
get this job if it were not for
what I learned in your
class..I had the lingo down,
understood the way
production companies and
studios work, had
experience writing
coverage, etc. I want to
thank you again...it was a
great course."
-- Lisa Flores, Director of
Development, ChickFlicks
while but am now Director
of Development at Sara
Risher's company
ChickFlicks at New Line. I
would not have been able to
get this job if it were not for
what I learned in your
class..I had the lingo down,
understood the way
production companies and
studios work, had
experience writing
coverage, etc. I want to
thank you again...it was a
great course."
-- Lisa Flores, Director of
Development, ChickFlicks
"Edwards and Skerbelis
teach an exciting excursion
into the fascinating world
of feature film development
-- the alchemy that takes
crudely-printed pages of a
script and turns them into
movie magic. The class felt
less like "work" than
enjoyable conversations,
and I was astonished to
realize, at the end of the
course, how much I'd
effortlessly learned.
I'd be eager to sign up for
any courses these
instructors might offer in
future."
--Michelle Lockhart, People
Magazine
teach an exciting excursion
into the fascinating world
of feature film development
-- the alchemy that takes
crudely-printed pages of a
script and turns them into
movie magic. The class felt
less like "work" than
enjoyable conversations,
and I was astonished to
realize, at the end of the
course, how much I'd
effortlessly learned.
I'd be eager to sign up for
any courses these
instructors might offer in
future."
--Michelle Lockhart, People
Magazine
“Before you make it, you first
have to sell it and develop it.
Those of us already in film refer
to this process as 'development
hell.' If you don't want to find
yourself in "development hell,"
read this book. It will add years
to your life."
-- Anne Carlucci, Producer of
Guilt by Association, Sex & Mrs.
X.
have to sell it and develop it.
Those of us already in film refer
to this process as 'development
hell.' If you don't want to find
yourself in "development hell,"
read this book. It will add years
to your life."
-- Anne Carlucci, Producer of
Guilt by Association, Sex & Mrs.
X.
"I Liked It, Didn't Love It" tells
you who does what in the world
of film development and
provides an in depth look at how
to get your novel, screenplay,
or idea developed into a movie.
A must read for directors,
producers, screenwriters,
assistants and development
execs!"
-- Cari-Esta Albert, Producer
(The Truth About Cats & Dogs)
you who does what in the world
of film development and
provides an in depth look at how
to get your novel, screenplay,
or idea developed into a movie.
A must read for directors,
producers, screenwriters,
assistants and development
execs!"
-- Cari-Esta Albert, Producer
(The Truth About Cats & Dogs)
"Rona and Monika bring a
wealth of experience to the
development process from
both the studio and
independent producer's
perspective. Having taught
"development" for many
years, they know their stuff so
it was only natural they'd
write a book about it, a book
that should be read by
everyone who wants to
understand the process that
movies don't just get made."
-- Fern Field,
Writer/Director/Producer,
(Monk, Heartsounds, Kane &
Abel, Counterstrike)
wealth of experience to the
development process from
both the studio and
independent producer's
perspective. Having taught
"development" for many
years, they know their stuff so
it was only natural they'd
write a book about it, a book
that should be read by
everyone who wants to
understand the process that
movies don't just get made."
-- Fern Field,
Writer/Director/Producer,
(Monk, Heartsounds, Kane &
Abel, Counterstrike)
"As only insiders can do,
Monika Skerbelis and Rona
Edwards take the reader
inside the esoteric world of
script development and make
it completely understandable.
Based upon their
considerable experience,
they've been able to shed
light on a process that can be
mystifying and frustrating.
Hooray for the authors and
their ability to guide us
through the creative maze
with clarity, skill and grace."
-- Michael Serafin, Studio
Story Analyst/Screenwriter
Monika Skerbelis and Rona
Edwards take the reader
inside the esoteric world of
script development and make
it completely understandable.
Based upon their
considerable experience,
they've been able to shed
light on a process that can be
mystifying and frustrating.
Hooray for the authors and
their ability to guide us
through the creative maze
with clarity, skill and grace."
-- Michael Serafin, Studio
Story Analyst/Screenwriter
"Monika and Rona’s class
gave me a thorough look at
the process of
development and the
players involved. Their
depth of knowledge,
insight, and pragmatic
approach to the material,
made it all very tangible. I
would highly recommend
this course for anyone
who has dreams of
developing a story into a
film, so you can get your
head out of the clouds,
plant your feet on the
ground, and know the nuts
and bolts of actually
making your dream into a
reality."
--Lisa Geers, Freelance
Associate/Line Producer,
Network Variety Specials
gave me a thorough look at
the process of
development and the
players involved. Their
depth of knowledge,
insight, and pragmatic
approach to the material,
made it all very tangible. I
would highly recommend
this course for anyone
who has dreams of
developing a story into a
film, so you can get your
head out of the clouds,
plant your feet on the
ground, and know the nuts
and bolts of actually
making your dream into a
reality."
--Lisa Geers, Freelance
Associate/Line Producer,
Network Variety Specials
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BOOK:
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| Palm Springs Festival of Short Films Sunday, August 26 3:00 - 4:30 - Hilton Hotel Panelist: Film Festival Programmers Uncensored |
| Big Bear Lake International Film Festival September 14, 15 & 16, 2007 "What Happens to a Screenplay Once it's Submitted to a Studio" Seminar - Friday, Sept. 14, 2007 Moderating Screenwriting Panel - Saturday, Sept 15,2007 Pitchfest - Sunday, Sept. 16th 10:00 am - Noon |
"I want to thank you
for giving me the
opportunity to take the
Creating a Production
Company Course. I
think the course
materials are excellent
(the best I have seen
on the subject)--I’m
going to benefit from
the information you’ve
offered for a long time."
-- Mario Moreno
Filmmaker,
The Writers Store
for giving me the
opportunity to take the
Creating a Production
Company Course. I
think the course
materials are excellent
(the best I have seen
on the subject)--I’m
going to benefit from
the information you’ve
offered for a long time."
-- Mario Moreno
Filmmaker,
The Writers Store
| THE GREAT AMERICAN PITCHFEST June 20-22, 2008 Burbank Marriott Hotel & Convention Center Official Storylink All-Star Presenters sponsored by the Writers Store Seminar: What Happens To Your Screenplay or Book, When It’s Submitted to a Studio? |
| BOOK SIGNING AT THE SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Monika will be appearing at DOLLY'S BOOKSTORE, 510 Main Street, Park City, UT January 23, 2008 - 12 Noon |
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| The Los Angeles Times Book Fair UCLA Saturday, April 26th 12 noon THE WRITERS STORE BOOTH |
| American Pavilion - Cannes Film Festival Cannes, France May 10 - May 26, 2008 |
| STORY EDGE SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP From Idea to Completed Script: An Interactive Screenwriting Workshop June 7, 2008 - Monterey, California 11am to 5pm - lunch included Casa Munras Hotel, Monterey To Sign up: CLICK HERE |
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