To encourage more dialogue in our community, we are offering ‘Discussions’ to our Industry Spotlight program to give our community an informal forum for discussing industry related topics. The discussions can be open-discussions, or guest panels which will be lightly moderated and lead as to keep on topic, be inclusive and keep the discussion going.

Industry Spotlight: Discussion on Filmmaking w/ guest Jon Hsu, Thurs. May 19th.  Please come out and support your fellow filmmakers for a casual night of open discussion.  Come share and learn from the experiences of others in creating and producing film.  Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite fingerfood/beverage to share, and to express themselves and share their opinions.  All levels of filmmaking experience are welcome.

SPECIAL GUEST: JON HSU - Jonathan Hsu is an award-winning digital producer of branded original content. He got his start in advertising after winning honors in the Association of Independent Commercial Producers Showcase and being a part of the AAAA’s MAIP program where he worked in Broadcast Production at Arnold Boston. Through his work with companies like radical media, Innovative Artists, The Weinstein Company, Anonymous Content, Saatchi & Saatchi, and JWTwo- Jonathan has become fluent in agency as well as production. He continues to focus on producing creative branded content while balancing the need for meaningful narrative projects. In addition to producing, Jonathan also freelances as an Editor and Videographer. In his free time, he works on writing his ideas into screenplays and shorts winning him awards for AMC’s Greatest Fear Contest 2009, 72hour Film shootout awards for Most Original use of Theme and Audience Choice Awards. His most current project is a short sci-fi thriller about an elite government agency trying to catch a terrorist from destroying NYC the year 2022.

RSVP FOR ATTENDANCE & DISCUSSION POINT SUGGESTIONS:
To attend this program, please RSVP via our [Facebook Event] and submit your suggestions for discussion points, on the topic of filmmaking, under comments or send it to us privately with subject line: “May 19th Filmmaking Discussion.” 

If you don’t have Facebook, please RSVP at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with “RSVP May 19th Discussion” in subject line.  Include your name and discussion points on the topic of filmmaking in the body.

Please bring a favorite finger-food/beverage to share.

AAFilmLab “Industry Spotlight: Discussion on Filmmaking w/ guest Jon Hsu”

DATE: Thursday, May 19st.

LOCATION:
A.R.T./New York Spaces,
520 8th Avenue (36/37),
3rd Fl, Studio D.

ATTENTION: TIME CHANGE!
TIME: 7-9PM

To offset costs of maintaining our services to our community, and in the aid of securing a permanent home for the AAFilmLab, we will be accepting donations.  The suggested donation is $3.00 - $5.00.
Thanks to everyone who came to our last reading/workshopping of scripts for “Unfinished Works.”  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8728603610&v=app_2344061033” title=“Facebook Event Invite”>Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

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“Industry Spotlight” Workshop/Discussion Proposal Submissions:
Would you like some support and exposure for yourself and your work?  Would you like to share your knowledge of an industry topic?  We are seeking persons and topics for workshops/panels including, but not limited to:
1. Producers
2. Screenwriters
3. Editors
4. Acting Coaches/Teachers
5. Directors
6. Casting Directors
7. Agents
8. Storyboarding, art direction including set, lighting, costume designs, sound design (including music), etc.

If you would like more information about doing a workshop or panel with us, please send your proposal, along with credentials to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), subjectline “Industry Spotlight Submission.”

Sincerely,
AAFilmLab

Upcoming AAFilmLab Schedule (1st Thursday & 2nd Half of the Month):
Thursday, May. 19th – “Industry Spotlight”
Thursday, May 27th – “Connections” (NEW PROGRAM)
Thursday, Jun 2nd - “Unfinished Works”

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you find our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!