September 21-23, 2012

Fall in Telluride is a magical place!  The weekly festivals, glowing aspen trees, and indescribable beauty combine to create an inspirational setting unheard of anywhere else.  Join us in our mountain oasis for the Screenwriters in the Sky workshop from September 21-23, 2012.  Students will gain a better understanding of the screenwriting process and acquire the initial building blocks needed to refine and sell your project or idea.  Established screenwriters and industry professionals will share their knowledge and experiences while giving you the opportunity to meet one-on-one for their expert advice.  We invite you to participate in this learning workshop and continue your screenwriting journey in Telluride.
*Please Note:  This is a learning opportunity and not a forum to pitch your scripts or ideas.

Classes will be held at the Ah Haa School of the Arts and the Historic Sheridan Opera House.

REGISTRATION

$250 - Registration Fee

$300 - Walk In Rate
Please call us as the school or email us by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, September 21, 2012:
Location: Ah Haa School for the Arts
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Check-in:

• Pick up agenda
• Meet and greet
• Final Draft materials on display
• Raffle sign up

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Structure of Hollywood and Q & A with Lary Simpson
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Wine and cheese reception on the Ah Haa School for the Arts’ patio

Saturday, September 22, 2012
Location: Ah Haa School for the Arts
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Light Breakfast
10:00 - 11:15 a.m. Screenwriter Dan Sinclair. Personal experience and professional path
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Entertainment attorney Tom Hunter discusses the importance of legal representation in Hollywood                                               and how to avoid common pitfalls.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Break for Lunch- Guests on their own

Location: Sheridan Opera House
1:30 p.m. Arrive at Sheridan Opera House
1:45 - 3:00 p.m. Hollywood Agent and Q & A (Speaker TBD)
3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Script Doctor with Vernon Zimmerman | Defining the format, technique, genre and story structure.

Break

7:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. Telluride TV’s First Annual Video Awards at the Sheridan Opera House (Optional) 

• Tickets to the video awards are included with workshop registration.
• If you would like to enter a short film to the competition, deadline is September 1st.  If you don’t submit a film, just come and join the party!

Sunday, September 23, 2012 (Optional $25 per person)
Location: The Ah Haa School for the Arts
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. One-on-one with guest speakers





LODGING
*Be sure to reference “Telluride TV- Screenwriters”

Ice House Lodge
Lodge Rooms $125

Aspen St Inn
Standard Room $129
800-376-9769 x254

Hotel Columbia
Standard Room $195

• RVs & Camping
• Camel’s Garden Hotel
• New Sheridan Hotel

TRAVEL

Telluride is located in the remote, southwest corner of Colorado. There are several options to get here. If you choose to fly, there is a small Telluride Airport. For more affordable prices check airfare rates to Montrose (1 hour 15 minute drive), Durango (2 hour drive to Telluride) or Grand Junction (2 hour 30 minute drive). For air travel assistance contact the specialist below:

Telluride Air Desk
* Be sure to reference Telluride TV Screenwriters
Troy Flagg |  Travel Services Manager
888.395.8179 |  tflagg@vrtravel.net

For Assistance traveling from the airport to Telluride, contact:
Telluride Express
888-212-8294 (Discount Code - 2066-13)

VENUES

The Ah Haa School for the Arts is a turn-of-the-century train depot, set along the San Miguel River and surrounded by towering pines and lush aspen forests. A peaceful place to get your creative juices flowing!

The Sheridan Opera House was built by J.A. Segerberg in 1913 as a Vaudeville Theater and cultural center, attracting variety shows, orchestras and touring theater companies. Today this intimate theater, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is a gathering place for music, theater, presentations and non-profit events.

Telluride TV is hosting their first annual Video Awards Event on Saturday, September 22nd at the Sheridan Opera House.  A ticket to the red carpet event is included with your registration.  You are encouraged to enter a short video (8 minutes or less) by September 1st for a chance to win a cash prize and a locally created trophy.  Click here for more information.

To register, call the Ah Haa School for the Arts 970-728-3886.