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I Just Did it For the Laughs June
For indie creators near and far
Erika Christie
June 07, 2024
UPCOMING SHOWS
Road Trip: Improv based on stories
Thank GAWD it's FRIDAY! This week is ROAD TRIP!
Friday, June 7, 10:30pm @Dad’s Garage
MEASURE ISLAND
Based in Atlanta, GA and specializing in long-form musical improv, Measure Island takes audience suggestions and creates a full musical from scratch, including dance moves, sick rhymes and always lots of jokes. Friday, June 21, 8pm @Red Light Cafe
ALL THE LAUGHS
It is a fun-filled 90-minute variety show highlighting some of the best creatives from Atlanta and around the world. It’s gonna be a great time to celebrate community, collaboration, and of course comedy! Thanks for sharing all the laughs! Sunday June 16, 3pm @Limelight Theatre
TRAILERS & VIDEO SHORTSCODY SANDERS: Embracing risk and reward in comedy and filmmaking
Standup Comedy Kamilla Davis
SAM ALUYON: How to turn mistakes into musical masterpieces
SPOTLIGHT - YOUTUBE5 Tips to Improve Your Camera and Staging for Storyboards
Mastering Graphic Design in a Digital World
The Anatomy of a Screenplay
3 Types of Satire Every Storyteller Should Know
SPOTLIGHT - PODCASTS | Sober boyz is a podcast hosted by Taylor Neely and Drew Quillian, two sober boyz exploring recovery and the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. XOXO |
* NEW SHOW * LOOKING FOR GUESTS
 | Creator/Shift is a creative deep dive into the collaborations between different types of artists. Learn how to best work with filmmakers, writers, artists, musicians, dancers, etc., all while learning new skills, tech, and vocabulary to help you level up on your next project.LOOKING FOR—> Creatives working on collaborations… and those who want to but don’t know where to start. |
LOOKING FOR GUESTS
 | The Brand Messaging Podcast Wait What Really Ok is Part Radio Show Part Podcast, Part Strategy and Part Comic Relief.LOOKING FOR—> Brand Messaging and Sponsor Info podcast guests. |
 | Comedian Myq Kaplan is The Faucet. Except instead of water like from a literal faucet, what comes out are words, thoughts, ideas, jokes, rhymes, philosophies, fun, and more.LOOKING FOR—> Folks who enjoy fun, thoughts, words, ideas, jokes, comedy, music. Give it a shot! |
RESOURCESSUBMISSIONS, CONTESTS, & GRANTS
SCREENCRAFT Film Fund Grant Program
Receive up to $30k in grant funds! Dan Gilroy (ANDOR) returns as our Grand Juror. Open to a wide range of projects and formats. Winner's have screened at Cannes, Sundance, & SXSW. Accepting Features, TV Pilots, Shorts, Web Series, Treatments, Feature Documentaries, Short Documentaries, Series Bibles, Pitches, In Production Films, Articles, and Podcasts.
DEADLINE JUNE 30- CLICK HERE
CLASSES
DIRECTING: Visual Storytelling
Learn how to tell your story visually and hone your unique creative voice with experienced directors as your guides. In this live online course, you will develop an in-depth visual breakdown which will be reviewed by your advisor and is designed to showcase your visual style for your film or series. The course concludes with a one-on-one mentoring session focused on your project and questions you may have about the field. CLICK HERE
HOW TO turn your personal story into a podcast
Have a personal story you want to tell, but not sure where to start – or where to finish? This course is a step-by-step guide to bringing your story to life in audio. Experienced journalist and producer Golda Arthur will cover foundational questions you need to know to make it happen: what exactly is your story? How can you make it compelling to anyone besides your mom? Who is your audience anyway? CLICK HERE
CREATIVE COURSES: Writing for Sound
Immerse yourself in the world of audio storytelling in this four-week 1-on-1 "Writing for Audio" course. Learn to craft compelling narratives that captivate listeners through voice modulation, dialogue, and soundscaping. Develop characters, explore emotions, and gain basic audio production skills, all while discovering the unique techniques that make writing for audio a powerful storytelling medium. 1-on-1 course at your convenience. CLICK HERE
TECHNICAL COURSES: The art of dialogue editing
Immerse yourself in the world of audio storytelling in this four-week 1-on-1 "Writing for Audio" course. Learn to craft compelling narratives that captivate listeners through voice modulation, dialogue, and soundscaping. Develop characters, explore emotions, and gain basic audio production skills, all while discovering the unique techniques that make writing for audio a powerful storytelling medium. 1-on-1 course at your convenience. CLICK HERE
JOB OPPORTUNITIES3D Character Animator (CONTRACT)
Elsewhere is hiring a 3D Character Animator to work with us on our upcoming live service roguelike game. Our game captures the aesthetic and soul of indie games, the replayability and depth of roguelikes, and the ambition to become a forever game that reaches millions of players. Remote possible, bonus Points for being located in San Francisco, CA or Portland, OR. CLICK HERE
10PM Curfew is seeking a dynamic and experienced social media manager to manage the social media presence of a client in the health, wellness, and science industry. The ideal candidate will be passionate about health and wellness, deeply understand social media trends, and can engage and grow an audience across multiple platforms. You will also manage parallel accounts in the health and wellness vertical. CLICK HERE
Bleacher Report is seeking a sports-obsessed Production Assistant to be a hands-on member of the live production team. This entry-level position would assist with the production of hundreds of live shows a month, encompassing everything from creator-led streams and current athlete video podcasts to on-site shows at tentpole events . Responsibilities will also include pre-production work, such as ideation and research a s well as post-production content reviews and quality control . This is the perfect role for a hardworking , team player interested in starting their career in digital storytelling / sports production. CLICK HERE
** Coming Soon **
CASTING CALLSMICRO FLASH FICTIONCREATIVE SPOTLIGHTDo you have a casting call coming up? A project you need crew for? Video editing needs? A website to be built? CLICKE HERE to claim a spot in our new newsletter.
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