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OBS
members are writing or have written for various shows including:
Private Practice
Lincoln Heights
Girlfriends
ER
That's So Raven
House of Payne
Half & Half
Soul Food
Strong Medicine
Rodney
Just Jordan
Moesha
8 Simple Rules
Family Law
The Parkers
Medical
Investigation
Gideon's
Crossing
any many
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Membership
COMMITMENT * CONNECTION *
COMMUNITY -- OBS is a resource to help hone your craft and build
your entertainment network. Whether you are a beginning writer
or one with many credits over the years, OBS supports your
journey. Below are just a few of the advantages of joining OBS:
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Numerous
networking opportunities in film, television and emerging
media
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Access
to hard-to-obtain
industry information, resources and
employment
opportunities
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Participation in
OBS sanctioned
writers groups
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Writer
workshops/seminars
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Participation in OBS sponsored
Dramatic Readings
of your work
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Access
to Script Development
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Admission to OBS
member-only events
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Access to the Member Section
at OBS website; resume
listing in Industry
Section
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Opportunity to have
your work produced by OBS
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Community,
one that nurtures you while you pursue your dream
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There are three ways to
apply for membership: in person, by mail, or online
To apply in person:
Complete a membership application and
submit it along with your payment (see application for fees) at
next OBS General Meeting (see Calendar).
New Membership Application
Renewing Membership Application
(For fillable form: right click on link,
select
Save Target As,
then save the document to a location
on your local drive [for example,
My Documents]
To apply by mail:
Complete a membership application and mail it
along with your payment (see application for fees) to the
address on the application.
New Membership Application
Renewing Membership Application
(For fillable form: right click on link,
select
Save Target As,
then save the document to a location
on your local drive [for example,
My Documents]
To apply online:
Fill out the form below, then click the Submit
button. After submitting and returning to this page, make your
fee payment further below:
After submitting
your application data above, select your membership type and
level below, then click on the Pay Now button.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP |
$ 135.00 (N) |
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Includes writers
who have been accepted into a writing fellowship, have industry
experience (with credits) on a TV show or film or have had a
project optioned and sold. You are entitled to participate in and
utilize all OBS programs and services, attend all meetings, and
vote in the annual election. Must submit completed
script through script development in six (6) months of
joining at Level I (this is an additional cost). |
$ 115.00 (R) |
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP |
$ 115.00 (N) |
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For emerging
writers who prefer to attend meetings and seminars with no
proactive participation. You are entitled to participate in and
utilize all OBS programs and services, attend all meetings, and
vote in the annual election. Must submit completed
script through script development in six (6) months of
joining at Level I (this is an additional cost). |
$ 90.00 (R) |
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AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP |
$ 100.00 (N) |
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Out-of-state
members. You are entitled to participate in and utilize all OBS
programs and services. Must submit completed script
through script development in six (6) months of joining at
Level I (this is an additional cost). |
$ 75.00 (R) |
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STUDENT MEMBERSHIP |
$ 65.00 (N) |
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Undergraduate
students. Copy of current student ID required with application.
You are entitled to participate in and utilize all OBS programs
and services, attend all meetings, and vote in the annual
election. |
$ 45.00 (R) |
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INTERNATIONAL
MEMBERSHIP |
$ 135.00 (N) |
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For writers who
live outside the continental U.S. You are entitled to participate
in and utilize all OBS programs and services via e-mail.
Must submit completed script through script development in
six (6) months of joining at Level I (this is an additional
cost). |
$ 115.00 (R) |
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