Space is very limited
Only registered participants
will be guaranteed a space

SPECIAL NOTE: Voice LA was held on June 26 at USC's Zemeckis Center for the Digital Arts. Voice LA will be held next year at about the same time and it will be expanded with an increased emphasis on hand-on filmmaking, acting, producing and writing. In addition, there will be longer sessions on collaborations and building film projects. Interested volunteers and Advisors for next year should contact Norm Wada at Voice Films as we are already planning for the event.

Handouts From Voice LA
These are the actual informational brochures that we handed out at Voice LA on June 26. These contain information about the Advisors, films, filmmakers, sponsors and those who helped produced Voice LA.

• Voice LA information package handed out to all participants at the Zemeckis Center on June 26th (pdf)
• Apple Store Third Street Promenade Celebration Handout (pdf)

Photo Album
We've posted some pictures from Voice LA in our photo album

Special Guest Keiko Agena from WB's "The Gilmore Girls"
Read the advice Keiko offered to participants at Voice LA (Keiko Agena Review)

Voice SF 2005

We will also be holding Voice SF in February 2005. If you live in Northern California and would like to get involved, please contact us!

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VoiceLA is designed for writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, actors, musicians, photographers and anyone of the age 14-20 years interested in all aspects of filmmaking. We welcome beginning through advanced filmmakers and artists. The Forum is designed for maximum learning, sharing and collaboration in areas related to expressing your VOICE through film and animation.

VoiceLA Film Forum will be held at USC's Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts. Located in the the heart of Los Angeles, the center features the latest in non-linear production and post-production equipment, as well as production stages, a 50-seat screening room, and the USC student-run television station.

We'll be holding our production and directing forums on a sound stage and will show various films in the Ron Howard screening room. (directions)



Apple Voice Films Celebration: We will be holding a post celebration to share two new films, "Fate Smiles" and "God Bless," at the Apple Store Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. You will see each film; learn about the technical details of editing the films, synching sound, working with foly; learn more about the filmmakers and crew; and have a great time meeting other people. You can also check out some of the cool new creative Apple tools.
(directions)

	TRACK 1: HANDS-ON DIRECTING	TRACK 2: ACT, WRITE, PRODUCE
8:30	Introduction
9:00	Producing and Directing Review of a New Film - Review the filmmaking process - Questions and answers - Screen new film "Time After Time" - Director talks about improvements - Break into teams - Work together on reworking scene Advisors: Jeff Lengyel, Jim Knight	Writing With Purpose and an Original Voice For writers led by a professional writer to develop your script. - Know the difference between a good story and a great script - How plot, character development and story are balanced - Work out key issues related to your own script NOTE: This is now the first session; it was previously listed as the second session in the morning.
10:00	Break
10:20	Producing and Directing the Film: Hands-on - Each team reworks a scene from "Fate Smiles" on a full set led by an experienced director - Review the reworked scene - Questions and answers - Director talks about improvements - Review Profile of student director Sophie Shepherd in Original Voice See the "Fate Smiles" trailer (requires quicktime player and high speed connection) Advisors: Jeff Lengyel, Jim Knight	Directing Actors and Acting for Film For writers, directors and actors and involves working with a professional director and acting coach on submitted scripts. - Demonstrate how to work with actors to develop your script - Learn how to collaborate with actors - Learn the important skills of acting on camera, delivering a solid performance Advisor: Judith Weston
Noon
	Listen to and Interact with the Pros Lunch will be served during while learning and hearing from inspirational professionals - Craig Detweiler, Professor: "How to really watch a film." - Keynote Director: TBD - Reworking a Scene: The keynote director will talk about and rework a short scene - Original music performance by Andy Sanchez
1:30	Producing and Directing Review: Hands-On This Forum session will follow the same format as the morning Directing session except that the teams will work with the film"God Bless". This will also focus on the following areas: - The look and feel of the film - How the director and assistant director work together - How the actors contribute to the scene - Review See the CreateSF Diary: The Making of "God Bless" View clip: "God Bless" Trailer requires Apple Quicktime - Advisor: Josh Rose, Jim Knight	The Nuts and Bolts of Producing a Quality Film For producers and crew led by two professional film producers focusing on essential skills and techniques to manage a low-budget independent film. - Key elements of producing - Organizing and scheduling the production - Tools, forms, techniques valuable to producing - Review Advisors: Sam Riegel, Brad King, Justin Lerner
3:50	Break
4:00	Special Screeings - "Tuesdays After" by Quyen Tran, - "God Bless" by Brad Leong and Dan Engelhardt; - "echostop" by Justin Lerner Collaborating on Film Projects This session is dedicated to sharing completed films and collaborating on future independent projects. It will be lead by experts and involve selected filmmakers pitching stories and project ideas to begin the collaborative process on films reflecting your voice. - Screen two short works - Learn the art of story pitching - Hear selected directors, writers and producers pitch their story ideas - Break into groups to hear more about the story ideas - Form teams and share resources for future productions - Meet Kieko Agena from Gilmore Girls
6:00	Closing Remarks and Prizes
6:30	End
7:30	Celebration and Screening at Apple Store Third Street Promenade

Advisors: Learn more about the ADVISORS leading the Fourm Sessions

- "Fate Smiles", Sophie Shepherd

Premiering
- "echostop" by Justin Lerner
- "God Bless" by Brad Leong and Dan Engelhardt
- "Tuesdays After" by Quyen Tran

Sponsorships are available to help Voice Films and the schools cover the costs of the film forum and producing future films. Sponsors receive the following benefits:

• Recognition on the Voice Films web site
• Signage and recognition at the full event, including special screenings and keynote presentations
• Recognition and awareness in all marketing literature and through marketing campaigns;

The youth we work with represent some of the most advanced filmmakers in the world for their age. Many will go on to some of the most prestigious film schools or move directly into professional filmmaking.

Media companies, technology companies (software, computing, video, photography), film equipment companies and film and acting schools will benefit from a relationship with these talented individuals.

We also seek in-kind donations for the forum food (lunch and breaks), film equipment rental and marketing-related services such as graphic design and reproduction.

Contact: bking@voicefilms.com for sponsorship opportunities.

We're seeking volunteers to help with the production of the Forum. We seek people with the following interests and knowledge:

• Marketing
• Production planning
• Recruiting in-kind donors
• Assisting at the event with food and equipment operation

Contact: nwada@voicefilms.com for interest in volunteering. Please submit a resume or background about yourself as well as your areas of interest.

You may download the following information related to Voice LA Film Forum.

Two versions of the VoiceLA poster are available:

- "Framing the scene" (web version) (pdf version)

- "Breakdancing" (web version) (pdf version)

Press
Please contact Ariel Carpenter, Satellite PR: acarpenter@satellitepr.com

• 6/8/04: Voice Films Debuts National Filmmaking Series for Youth June 26 at USC's Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts
  (web version) (pdf version)
  
  
• 4/12/04: Voice Films to Launch Los Angeles Youth Film Forum this Summer (web version ) (pdf version)

Schedule

• VoiceLA schedule (pdf)

Handouts at Voice LA
These are the actual informational brochures that we handed out at Voice LA on June 26. These contain information about the Advisors, films, filmmakers, sponsors and those who helped produced Voice LA.

• Voice LA information package handed out to all participants at the Zemeckis Center on June 26th (pdf)
• Apple Store Third Street Promenade Celebration Handout (pdf)

Robert Zemeckis Center, USC (not on the USC main campus)
3131 Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Entrance is on 32nd Street, the back of the building.

Get printable directions

FROM THE 10 SANTA MONICA FREEWAY
Exit Hoover St. Turn left to Jefferson. Turn left on Figueroa continue to the 32nd street. Take a left on 32nd street to the Zemeckis Center.

FROM THE 110 HARBOR FREEWAY
Exit on Exposition Blvd. Go one block west.
Turn right on Figueroa St. and continue to the 32nd street. Take a left on 32nd street to the Zemeckis Center.

FROM LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX)
Take the 405 San Diego Freeway north to the 10 Santa Monica Freeway east.
Exit on Hoover St. Turn right (south) to Jefferson continue to the 32nd street. Take a left on 32nd street to the Zemeckis Center.

AT THE CENTER
The only entrance to the building is on W. 32nd Street, ½ block west of Figueroa. If you are driving South on Figueroa, from downtown LA towards USC, turn right on W. 32nd and the Zemeckis Center is on your right.

PARKING:
The school is currently not in session so there should be plentiful available street parking (between Figueroa and Hoover on W. 32nd St.). Be sure to read the parking signs for restrictions. As an alternative, across the street from the Zemeckis Center on the South side of 32nd Street is the Shrine Auditorium.

The main phone number for the Robert Zemeckis Center is 213-743-2702. Please use this number for location-specific questions only. They will not be able to answer questions about the Voice LA Forum.

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