2019 WORKSHOPS
HOW TO PRODUCE A HOLLYWOOD FRINGE SHOW
w/ Matthew Quinn
Want to produce a show at the Hollywood Fringe Festival (HFF) and don’t know how?
Excited about the thought of doing a show at HFF , but have concerns and questions?
Get the answers to your questions and an overview of the Hollywood Fringe in this 3 hour introduction workshop, taught by Matthew Quinn, a 20+ year veteran producer/8 year HFF experienced Venue Manager.
The workshop will walk you through the step by step process of creating a project, finding a venue, creating a budget, publicity and production as well as money saving tips and the best way to utilize all the HFF has to offer.. This workshop is valuable for any independent theatre producer. In addition, each participant will get an E-File including an adjustable budget and timeline.
TICKETS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW TO PRODUCE A HOLLYWOOD FRINGE SHOW
w/ Matthew Quinn
Want to produce a show at the Hollywood Fringe Festival (HFF) and don’t know how?
Excited about the thought of doing a show at HFF , but have concerns and questions?
Get the answers to your questions and an overview of the Hollywood Fringe in this 3 hour introduction workshop, taught by Matthew Quinn, a 20+ year veteran producer/8 year HFF experienced Venue Manager.
The workshop will walk you through the step by step process of creating a project, finding a venue, creating a budget, publicity and production as well as money saving tips and the best way to utilize all the HFF has to offer.. This workshop is valuable for any independent theatre producer. In addition, each participant will get an E-File including an adjustable budget and timeline.
TICKETS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Social Media Tips and Tricks for Creatives: From
Beefing it Up to Navigating Algorithms
This workshop is specifically for anyone who is promoting a theater production, venue, film, documentary or short, writing, or is looking to self-promote in general on social media.
In this 45 minute workshop and presentation, writer Monique A. LeBleu will share tools on how to beef up your social media presence--or start one, find your target audience, make the best use of online event calendars, create a timeline for promoting your project, and learn to use social media algorithms to your best advantage.
You will learn how to:
Bio:
Monique A. LeBleu is a freelance writer, photographer, videographer, shameless foodie and wineaux. Her love of film history and a background in film production, post-production and film theory give her unique insights into her movie reviews, and a brief background in technical theater fuels her passion on all-things theater and film. As copy editor and writer for The Los Angeles Beat, her feature stories and reviews cover all-Things-Los Angeles. As columnist and podcaster for Better Lemons, she provides a weekly round-up registered theater and film festival events and interviews movers and shakers in L.A.'s ever-growing theater community on her podcast. As a foodie, the diverse culinary landscape that is the City of Los Angeles feeds her never-ending pursuit of the perfect comfort food and wine pairing. She shares those experiences regularly on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and on her blog, Scoping L.A.
Beefing it Up to Navigating Algorithms
This workshop is specifically for anyone who is promoting a theater production, venue, film, documentary or short, writing, or is looking to self-promote in general on social media.
In this 45 minute workshop and presentation, writer Monique A. LeBleu will share tools on how to beef up your social media presence--or start one, find your target audience, make the best use of online event calendars, create a timeline for promoting your project, and learn to use social media algorithms to your best advantage.
You will learn how to:
- Determine the best times to post on social media to reach your audience
Find Groups and public event postings
Use open online calendaring forms
Find where you can post press releases online for free
Use hashtags, tagging, and other tools that aren't just exclusive to social media
- A Q & A will follow the presentation. Attendees will receive handouts of information to take, along with a completed flowchart to help jump-start the process guiding you forward, and networking and idea sharing will be encouraged at Studio C thereaf
Bio:
Monique A. LeBleu is a freelance writer, photographer, videographer, shameless foodie and wineaux. Her love of film history and a background in film production, post-production and film theory give her unique insights into her movie reviews, and a brief background in technical theater fuels her passion on all-things theater and film. As copy editor and writer for The Los Angeles Beat, her feature stories and reviews cover all-Things-Los Angeles. As columnist and podcaster for Better Lemons, she provides a weekly round-up registered theater and film festival events and interviews movers and shakers in L.A.'s ever-growing theater community on her podcast. As a foodie, the diverse culinary landscape that is the City of Los Angeles feeds her never-ending pursuit of the perfect comfort food and wine pairing. She shares those experiences regularly on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and on her blog, Scoping L.A.
DIRECTING A FRINGE SHOW:
Know Everybody’s Motivation
Creative and Practical Steps to Success
with Matt Ritchey
Learn the unique challenges and benefits to directing a production at the Hollywood Fringe Festival! As the person guiding the project, you need to understand everyone’s position, how you can assist them to do their best work, and how you can bring your vision to life at Fringe.
Using a case study, the workshop will explore:
· Budgets
· Venues
· Casting
· Handling Time and Tech
· Building an Audience
· Working with Actors
· Navigating Fringe and Optimizing Your Audience
Q&A and networking at The Plunge (a key Fringe locale!) to follow!
REGISTRATION
Matt Ritchey is a director, writer, actor, and acting coach. He holds a BFA in Acting from NYU’S Tisch School of the Arts, a Certificate in Shakespeare from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and is a recent graduate and Associate Producer at Director’s Lab West. Recent directing credits include the new drama American Conspiracy (Winner of the “Encore Producer’s Award” at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2018, “Best Director” nomination by TheTVolution), Angel’s Flight (winner of “Best Cabaret/Variety” at Hollywood Fringe Festival, “Best Director” nomination by Rogue Shakespeare Company), and Martha Washington Killed a Redcoat (nominated for “Best Comedy” and “Short and Sweet” Awards). As a film director, his short Poker Night won “Best Comedy Short” at the Culver City Film Festival and was nominated for Connect Film Festival’s ’Apollo Award’ for “a compelling exploration of masculinity” in filmmaking.
Know Everybody’s Motivation
Creative and Practical Steps to Success
with Matt Ritchey
Learn the unique challenges and benefits to directing a production at the Hollywood Fringe Festival! As the person guiding the project, you need to understand everyone’s position, how you can assist them to do their best work, and how you can bring your vision to life at Fringe.
Using a case study, the workshop will explore:
· Budgets
· Venues
· Casting
· Handling Time and Tech
· Building an Audience
· Working with Actors
· Navigating Fringe and Optimizing Your Audience
Q&A and networking at The Plunge (a key Fringe locale!) to follow!
REGISTRATION
Matt Ritchey is a director, writer, actor, and acting coach. He holds a BFA in Acting from NYU’S Tisch School of the Arts, a Certificate in Shakespeare from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and is a recent graduate and Associate Producer at Director’s Lab West. Recent directing credits include the new drama American Conspiracy (Winner of the “Encore Producer’s Award” at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2018, “Best Director” nomination by TheTVolution), Angel’s Flight (winner of “Best Cabaret/Variety” at Hollywood Fringe Festival, “Best Director” nomination by Rogue Shakespeare Company), and Martha Washington Killed a Redcoat (nominated for “Best Comedy” and “Short and Sweet” Awards). As a film director, his short Poker Night won “Best Comedy Short” at the Culver City Film Festival and was nominated for Connect Film Festival’s ’Apollo Award’ for “a compelling exploration of masculinity” in filmmaking.
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TAKING YOUR SHOW TO EDINBURGH w/ Michael Blaha Michael Blaha of Fringe Management, discusses taking your show to the Edinburgh Fringe Fest. 17 years of producing in Edinburgh with over 50 successful collaborations including, The Pajama Men, “This Is So Not About The Simpsons” with Harry Shearer and the Fringe First Winner, “runt”. Topics covered will include budgets, venue selection, marketing, accommodations, and basically everything you need to know about the Edinburgh experience. REGISTRATION |
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