Seattle, Wa. The Northwest Screenwriters Guild has moved its weekly scene analysis meetup to online only. This due to COVID-19 and its deterrent to be in large groups. Screenwriters used to sit side-by-side (above) but now instead of meeting in person at College Inn Pub, everything now can be found online. This event is held online doesn’t take away from the main focus in these meetings. “First and foremost, to assist fellow screenwriters hone the craft of writing scenes- both action and dialogue”. Normally people would bring in their working scripts and there would be a mass table read as well as critiques at the end. The only difference is not being in person, luckily the benefits are all there.” A chance to hear portions of your work read( by real people, not the final draft robot), as well as receive suggestions to improve the material”. There is no cost or additional fees to join, as well as no restrictions on your current skill level. The next analysis meetup will be held online on August 5th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
This vintage image shows how Northwest Screenwriters used to have table readings before COVID-19.
If screenwriting isn’t your passion you can also volunteer with the Northwest Screenwriters Guild. With various areas of need such as “event coordinators, fundraising and people to help with digital marketing”. There are multiple positions open currently on the Northwest Screenwriters website and you can always join in on volunteer meetings as well. The contributors at the Northwest Screenwriters guild believe that “every screenplay is a single person away from becoming a viable film or TV project, NWSG volunteers function on the social edge of the organization”.
Another option is to become a member of the Northwest Screenwriters Guild. This yearly contribution gains you access to educational workshops, script readings, and NWSG affiliated networking opportunities. As well as allows you to submit a screenplay to the Compendium Committee, who help young screenwriters gain access to the recourses needed to help create your movie. The NWSG membership helps you take that next step into making your next project.
Northwest Screenwriters Guild Finds New Methods To Help Young Filmmakers, 2019.
Northwest Screenwriters Guild Mission Statement –
The mission of the Northwest Screenwriters Guild is to promote professional screenwriting as a career across a broad range of ages, ethnic and gender identities, and experience levels in the Pacific Northwest, by providing access to industry professionals, educational programs, and mentoring.
Contact Information – The Northwest Screenwriters Guild can be contacted directly on its website linked here. There are no in-person meetings being taken place. All conversations and events will be held online for the foreseeable future.
Seattle, WA. Three Dollar Bill Cinema‘s video production and media literacy program, Reel Queer Youth, will be held online this summer from August 3rd through August 7th. During the program, LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 13-18 will explore filmmaking and make documentaries using whatever tech and media they have available at home.
Three Dollar Bill Cinema launched Reel Queer Youth many years ago and the program has since reached more than 100 students. “This year will probably be a little different,” says Kathleen Mullen, Three Dollar Cinema’s interim executive director. Due to COVID-19, Three Dollar Bill Cinema is partnering with Northwest Film Forum to offer Reel Queer Youth virtually. The program will include daily Zoom meetings and opportunities for one on one mentorship. Participants will have the chance to explore what they want to say about themselves in the media and build connections with other LGBTQ+ and allied youth and filmmakers.
2019 Reel Queer Youth participants at Kaladi Brothers Coffee
According to Mullen, with the Black Lives Matter movement and the pandemic going on, “it’s a really important time to talk about media literacy.”
In a letter to Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s supporters, Mullen and Clay Warner, the president of Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s Board, wrote “Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s mission is to strengthen, connect, and reflect diverse communities through queer film and media. We will continue this work and do better to work towards a more equitable, pluralistic, and decolonization framework.” Reel Queer Youth plays a role in this mission by connecting a diverse group of LGBTQ+ youth and allies and arming them with the skills to decide how they want to represent themselves in media.
Last year, program participants worked with professional industry mentors to create documentaries about local LGBTQ+ non-profits
Carter and Dakota, ages 13 and 16, created Three Dollar Bill Cinema, a short film, included below, about Three Dollar Bill Cinema, and how it works to make LGBTQ+ lives visible through film and video.
Registration for Reel Queer Youth is still open to LGBTQ+ & Ally Youth, ages 13-18 who are interested in filmmaking.
From Three Dollar Bill Cinema:
We provide access to films by, for, and about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) people and their families, and a forum for LGBTQ2+ filmmakers to share and discuss their work with audiences. We curate themed screenings throughout the year and produce programs in partnership with other arts, cultural, and service delivery organizations in the Greater Seattle area.
Seattle, Wa. Dress for Success has a vision that leads to “A world where women do not live in poverty.” The organization accomplishes this vision by helping guide, give tools, and offer information to women who need help. This is done by providing business attire for job interviews as well as programs to help retain a newly acquired job. Due to COVID-19 typical one on one in-person interactions cannot happen, so Dress for Success has found a way to continue making an impact in the Seattle area.
The nonprofit has now moved all workshops and classes online for the foreseeable future. The newest workshop will be available on July 13th. These online video sessions consist of many skills needed in order to search and obtain a job in this time. These workshops take a look at LinkedIn as well as how to conduct yourself in online interviews. These classes are held on Zoom and anyone can sign up for these events on the Dress for Success online calendar. The classes vary in topics, from “Racism, Sexism and Mass Trauma”, a workshop discussing mental health to “Financial Strategies” a class wanting to give ” financial strategies that you can implement now”. All of these online resources are free and are available to anyone who wants to “stay motivated and optimistic”.
Dress For Success Goes Virtual. Helping Women Any Way They Can.
Leaders believe that “every woman has the right to realize her full potential and achieve financial independence in a more egalitarian world”. These resources derive from donations from others in our community. This allows women who come from many different backgrounds and circumstances to be able to start a new chapter in their lives looking professional and ready to go.
Dress For Success Financial Success Work Shop, Held on Zoom on July 15th at 11 AM.
If you would like to donate to Dress for Success there are a couple of extra steps that are in order due to COVID-19. “Clothing donation drop will now require an appointment: appointments begin, in late July”. Dress for Success Seattle is located at 1118 5th Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101 – Dress for Success phone number: 206-461-4472
Dress For Success Mission Statement:
Our purpose is to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. Dress for Success is part of a global movement for empowering women to obtain safer and better futures.
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