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2008 ‘SET IN PHILADELPHIA’ Events

Presented by Greater Philadelphia Filmmakers, a program of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office

Saturday, April 5, starting at 10:30 am

Location: Marvin Comisky Conference Center
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Sq, 130 N 18th St
Philadelphia

ALL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!

Who is Your Hero?10:30am-noon

What do they want? What do they need? An in-depth look at how professional screenwriters create multidimensional characters.

A Woman’s POV 1 pm- 2 pm

A panel of female writers, directors and producers share their experiences of creating and producing films.

PhillyPitch! 2:30pm-4pm

Eight pre-selected screenwriters/filmmakers pitch his/her project to a panel of high-powered industry players. Be there to hear the feedback and critiques.

Press Conference: 2008 “Set in Philadelphia” Awards 4:15pm

And the Winner is…

The Grand Prize for Best Screenplay, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Regional Award for Best Screenplay by a Greater Philadelphian and the Irene I. Parisi Award for Best Screenplay by a 25-year old (or under) will be announced to the press and public.

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