OBS: JET MAGAZINE ARTICLE

JET MAGAZINE ARTICLE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
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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."

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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/