JET MAGAZINE ARTICLE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
For More Information Contact:
JaSheika James, Executive Secretary
323-735-2050
Organization of Black Screenwriters - OBS
LOS ANGELES, CA - Sept 21, 2010 -
Headlines/BLACK SCREENWRITERS GROUP OFFERS WORKSHOPS FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS
Sessions will touch down in several cities over next couple of weeksBy // Clarence Waldron
2010-09-21
The Organization of Black Screenwriters (OBS) is providing workshops for writers interested in the development of scripts for feature films, television programs and webisodes in a tour that touches down in several cities.
The tour kicks off at Harlem's College of New Rochelle (Sept. 24-25), then moves on to D.C.'s Howard University (Oct. 1-2), followed by the Mid-Atlantic Film Festival/Crispus Attacks Cultural Center in Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 7-8) and concluding at the Urban Media/Makers Film Festival in Atlanta, Ga. (Oct. 15-16).
Producer Warrington Hudlin (Boomerang) will be the guest speaker on Friday, Sept. 24, at the New York event.
"We have a comprehensive workshop program that takes writers from start to finish, from the idea concept to a completed script," says OBS President Jennifer Williams.
To view the program descriptions and the roster of guest speakers in the various cities and to register for the workshops visit OBSwriter.com.
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The Organization of Black Screenwriters, Inc. (OBS) began in 1986 to address the lack of black writers represented within the entertainment industry. As a result of our great efforts and the continued growth of the organization, we have developed a powerful network which includes the Writers Guild of America and many agents, producers, directors and studios.
Mission Statement: "The goal of this non-profit organization is to develop great writers. We desire to empower our members with intense training, hands-on experience, expansive resources and extensive industry exposure. We encourage freedom of expression via quality writing and filmmaking, without compromising the image of people of color."
COMMITMENT ~ CONNECTION ~ COMMUNITY
SAVE THE DATE
Oct. 2nd - OBS General Meeting: Guest Speakers: OBS Members Panel - Kimberly Allen, Hilliard Guess, Caryn K. Haynes, Raenell Jones, Christy M. Lavalais, Zelie Dember-Slack, Emill Shavoz, Kathryn J Taylor-Smith, & Michael Wolfe
Discussion: "From Script to Screen: OBS Members Discuss Their Journey of Bringing Their Script to Life"
Oct. 1st & 2nd - OBS On Tour - D.C.: Howard University - Blackburn Center - Registration: http://obsontourdc.eventbrite.com/
Oct. 7th & 8th - OBS On Tour - VA: Mid-Atlantic Black Film Festival- Crispus Attucks Cultural Center
Registration OBS On Tour: http://obsontourva.eventbrite.com/
Oct. 15th & 16th - OBS On Tour - ATL: Urban Media Makers Film Festival - Marriott Hotel Norcross
- Registration http://obsontouratlanta2010.eventbrite.com/
Monday, September 27, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
ORGANIZATION OF BLACK SCREENWRITERS DEBUT AT CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS CONFERENCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
(323) 735-2050
Jasheika James
jjames@obswriter.com
Phyllis D. Banks
pdenise@msn.com
ORGANIZATION OF BLACK SCREENWRITERS DEBUT AT CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS CONFERENCE
Group to Preview OBS On Tour Workshop Scheduled for Washington D.C.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles-based Organization of Black Screenwriters will preview its OBS On Tour workshop as a part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.’s 40th Annual Legislative Conference being held Sept. 15 – 18 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Led by OBS President Jennifer Williams, the organization will be a first-time exhibitor at the legislative event. OBS members will be on hand in the exhibitors pavilion to discuss the upcoming OBS On Tour workshop being held in Washington, D.C. in October at Howard University. Additionally, members will discuss a host of issues surrounding Hollywood and the need for development of African-American writers to create positive African-American images for the big and small screens.
“We are excited about the opportunity to participate in the CBC conference to meet our Congressional representatives up close and personal. We know many are as concerned as we are about the promotion of positive images of African-Americans in all forms of media and entertainment. That’s why OBS is committed to supporting and training writers who are serious about careers in the entertainment industry,” said Williams.
OBS is conducting a nationwide tour in selected cities to provide a series of dynamic workshops designed to help aspiring writers in the development of scripting feature films, television programs and webisode series. The tour kicked off in Los Angeles in August. The OBS On Tour schedule includes workshops at the College of New Rochelle in New York City, Sept. 24-25; Howard University in Washington, D.C., Oct. 1-2; Mid-Atlantic Film Festival/Crispus Attucks Cultural Center in Norfolk, VA, Oct. 7-8; and, Urban MediaMakers Film Festival in Atlanta, Oct. 15-16.
Founded in 1986 to address the lack of black representation among writers within the entertainment industry, OBS is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. For more information on OBS, OBS On Tour and registration information, visit www.obswriter.com.
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(323) 735-2050
Jasheika James
jjames@obswriter.com
Phyllis D. Banks
pdenise@msn.com
ORGANIZATION OF BLACK SCREENWRITERS DEBUT AT CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS CONFERENCE
Group to Preview OBS On Tour Workshop Scheduled for Washington D.C.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles-based Organization of Black Screenwriters will preview its OBS On Tour workshop as a part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.’s 40th Annual Legislative Conference being held Sept. 15 – 18 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Led by OBS President Jennifer Williams, the organization will be a first-time exhibitor at the legislative event. OBS members will be on hand in the exhibitors pavilion to discuss the upcoming OBS On Tour workshop being held in Washington, D.C. in October at Howard University. Additionally, members will discuss a host of issues surrounding Hollywood and the need for development of African-American writers to create positive African-American images for the big and small screens.
“We are excited about the opportunity to participate in the CBC conference to meet our Congressional representatives up close and personal. We know many are as concerned as we are about the promotion of positive images of African-Americans in all forms of media and entertainment. That’s why OBS is committed to supporting and training writers who are serious about careers in the entertainment industry,” said Williams.
OBS is conducting a nationwide tour in selected cities to provide a series of dynamic workshops designed to help aspiring writers in the development of scripting feature films, television programs and webisode series. The tour kicked off in Los Angeles in August. The OBS On Tour schedule includes workshops at the College of New Rochelle in New York City, Sept. 24-25; Howard University in Washington, D.C., Oct. 1-2; Mid-Atlantic Film Festival/Crispus Attucks Cultural Center in Norfolk, VA, Oct. 7-8; and, Urban MediaMakers Film Festival in Atlanta, Oct. 15-16.
Founded in 1986 to address the lack of black representation among writers within the entertainment industry, OBS is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. For more information on OBS, OBS On Tour and registration information, visit www.obswriter.com.
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