Do you have a movie idea or know a Wayne State student who is an aspiring filmmaker? Script ideas are welcome at a weekend-long film boot camp that will be held on campus Nov. 13 - 15.
Larry Meistrich, an Academy Award-winning producer, and NEHST Studios, his distribution company, are seeking new scripts and film talent for upcoming productions. Meistrich will hold one-on-one pitch sessions for filmmakers and writers who wish to present their best script or story idea for financing and/or production consideration.
Meistrich has been impressed with his past pitch sessions and subsequent deals. Proving his system as one that works, his last Cleveland boot camp brought him a pitch from filmmakers Kevin Kerwin and Kate O’Neil, a husband-and-wife team who are now directing and line-producing the documentary, Running America. The project chronicles marathon runners Charlie Engle and Marshall Ulrich as they strive to break the record for running across the United States.
Meistrich has produced nearly 100 feature films including:
- Sling Blade starring Billy Bob Thornton
- You Can Count on Me starring Mark Ruffalo and Laura Linney
- Belly starring DMX, Nas and Method Man
By participating in the workshop, you can get the inside track on how to write, produce, cast, direct and sell your own feature film, as well as learn practical strategies for navigating the movie business.
Dates and times
The Aspiring Filmmakers Boot Camp takes place in State Hall, room 206, on Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To sign-up, go to www.filmboot.com. The cost is $395. Tickets are also available at a discounted rate of $300 for organizations and $150 for students. Use the following promo codes:
- BCDETROITHL3 - Student code for $150 price. Students must show ID at door.
- BCDETROITHL2 - Organization code for $300 price.
For more information on NEHST Studios, visit www.nehst.com.
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