Rebel Without a Cause, The Godfather, Citizen Kane, Casablanca, Gone With the Wind, The Graduate, Lawrence of Arabia, The Wizard of Oz, On the Waterfront, Schindler's List, American Graffiti, Network, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Modern Times, Rocky, Patton, Fargo, Easy Rider, Platoon, Duck Soup, Goodfellas, Unforgiven, The Apartment, Giant, Pulp Fiction, The Deer Hunter, Amadeus, M*A*S*H, All Quiet on the Western Front, Jaws, Taxi Driver, A Clockwork Orange, Bonnie & Clyde, Apocalypse Now, Dr. Strangelove, etc...
About me:
TheFilmSchool inspires writers and directors to find the great story that lies within them. As a powerful and fast alternative to graduate school, our students come from around the world to learn about filmmaking in America's most livable, literate and creative city.
TheFilmSchool's intensive courses cultivate individual voices and original stories while teaching excellence in dramatic writing. From framing a shot to building a plot, our multifaceted curriculum emphasizes self-exploration and the emotional substance needed to tell powerful stories. The experience is life-changing.
TheFilmSchool Instructors:
Stewart Stern, screenwriter of REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, THE UGLY AMERICAN, and countless other films. He has worked intimately with Brando, Dean, Newman and other greats.
Tom Skerritt, actor/director/screenwriter, has appeared in more than 35 feature films, including Robert Altman's MASH, A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT, HAROLD AND MAUDE, ALIEN, TOP GUN, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, and CONTACT.
John Jacobsen, director/producer of feature films, films for television, short films, commercials, and television shows. AROUND THE FIRE, which he directed, won top prize at the Giffoni Film Festival.
Warren Etheredge, founder of TheWarrenReport, an influential film industry tip sheet, is president and head of development for Lockspring Pictures and has served for six years as curator of Bumbershoot's 1 Reel Film Festival.
Rick Stevenson, producer/writer/director, has produced or directed films starring such actors as Hugh Grant, Ned Beatty, Meg Ryan, Keifer Sutherland, and more. His work as a director of television commercials has garnered many awards.
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone interested in writing a screenplay with a great story -- filmmakers, students, professionals, retirees, journalists, artists, actors from all different backgrounds.
how is the weather in Seattle? Are you guys getting alot of wintery weather? It is horrible where I am at-I keep telling everyone this is the equivalent of the blizzard of 1996. And it is only going to get worse....Gotta love living in the Midwest! I swear, I live in the snow belt of Michigan!
I think that is great you guys in Seattle are all about independent film making. I know this is something I would definately like to pursue at some point in my life. Heck, my life is a movie in the making! LOL. If you need any indication about that, check out my blogs! Wow! But seriously, it is a wonderful asset. My question is, when are you coming to Michigan? lol Again, thanks for the add!
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