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Hollywood is coming to you, Detroit! Click here for more details.

Loc:   University of Detroit - Mercy

THE LOS ANGELES WEB SERIES FESTIVAL (LAWEBFEST)
Friday March 26 * Saturday March 27 * Sunday March 28 Stage 52 Theater, 5299 W. Washington Bl., Los Angeles (between Hauser & Fairfax).
Sponsored by www.AjakweTV.com, Stage 52 Theater, and www.CreatingTheWeb.com. Visit www.lawebfest.com for information and updates.

January 9, 2010 kicks off OBS for 2010! There’s lots of exciting things to cover that include information that will assist you in moving your writing career forward. We’re continuing with our writing tools education segment lead by Lisa Bolekaja. This year it’s “WRITING TO WIN IN 2010!” This career building tool is guaranteed to assist you in tightening up your scripts.

Special guest and former OBS President, Doreene Hamilton-Hudson, Executive Director of Cosby Writer’s Fellowship Program will be speaking to us on career paths/goal setting. Our focus will be on “Goals” – a review of ’09 and a look ahead to ’10. Gary Shusett, Director/founder of Sherwood College will also be stopping by with a few announcements of happenings for 2010. Writer’s Groups will be revealed with some in-house networking.

Thursday, January 21st; 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm @ Golden State Mutual Bldg.

Yes, Night at the Movies will feature WEBISODES! This event will be moderated by Michael Ajakwe, Jr. the creator of the hit web series "WHO" and the presenter of "The Web is the Way" workshop.

We'll be presenting six of the hottest webisodes on the Internet and all ten Web TV Creators will be in the house for an exciting Q&A.

You'll be treated to three episodes of:
“THE WORLD OF CORY AND SID” (comedy)
“THE PuNANNY DIARIES” (dramedy)
“WHO…” (comedy)
“ORLANDO’S JOINT” (animation)
“THE NEW 20S” (drama)
“HOW TO GET THE STRAIGHT GUY” (scripted reality/comedy)

Click here for more information and details

Admission to the meeting is FREE for members, with a valid Membership card presented at the time of the meeting.  All visitors and guests pay only $20 at the door which is applied toward membership fee if you join at the end of the meeting.  (Cash or Money order only)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Loc:   Golden State Mutual Bldg.,

         1999 West Adams Blvd.,

         Los Angeles, CA 90018

Organization of Black Screenwriters

PAN AFRICAN FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL

With OBS President Jennifer Williams as special guest

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Hello OBS. The Creator of Blood and Thunder has extended a special discount offer to OBS Members for Sunday 3PM Matinee performance!  You’ll also have the opportunity to be a part of the talkback after the performance with Terence Anthony and the cast of Blood & Thunder.  Instead of $15, OBS Members pay only $7 per person! 

To receive this discount you must RSVP to jwilliams@obswriter.com by Saturday, February 27^th @ 3PM! Your name will be placed on the list at the theater box office.  You must show your ID at the box office to receive the tickets at this price.

BLOOD AND THUNDER Moving Arts - Hyperion Station 1822 Hyperion Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027 Through February 28, 2010 Click here for more info

Admission to the meeting is FREE for members, with a valid Membership card presented at the time of the meeting.  All visitors and guests pay only $20 at the door which is applied toward membership fee if you join at the end of the meeting.  (Cash or Money order only)

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Loc:   Golden State Mutual Bldg.,

         1999 West Adams Blvd.,

         Los Angeles, CA 90018

OBS OSCAR NIGHT VIEWING PARTY