The Best Traffic App for L.A.
Since going back to work, I’ve been testing various traffic apps, and my favorite is INRIX. It’s SO accurate — to the minute! A must-have for those of you with a long commute.
Fall 2013 TV Trailers
For those of you that haven’t seen the trailers for the upcoming fall shows, the L.A. Times has gathered them together in one place for you to enjoy. Happy Monday!
The Latest from HU
As many of you have read, INSTANT MOM was picked up to series! Thanks for the all the sweet messages you sent to me! After much consideration, I decided to step away from the series to return to drama. I’m trilled to announce I’ll be spending the season writing for TNT’s THE LAST SHIP. I’m … Read more
Must-See Theatre: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
The Scottsboro Boys at the Ahmanson Theatre May 21 – June 30, 2013 Music and Lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb Book by David Thompson Direction and Choreography by Susan Stroman A Bold and Thrilling New Musical from the Creators of Chicago and Cabaret The Scottsboro Boys, nominated for 12 Tony Awards®, will have … Read more
MUST-SEE THEATRE: JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE Written By August Wilson Directed by Phylicia Rashad Mark Taper Forum Now Playing – June 9, 2013 “A DRAMA OF INDISPUTABLE GREATNESS. It is magically larger than life and exactly, precisely life size.” – The New York Times It’s August 1911 as the Great Migration brings a revolving band of … Read more
BREAKING IN — with Joe Sullivan
Joe Sullivan is a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, but with the added experience of someone doggedly stumbling down his own unique path through Hollywood. He started in features development and has worked creatively under Mike Myers in New York. He is currently trying his hand as assistant to an Executive Producer … Read more
For The Next Several Weeks…
I’ll be posting exclusively on Twitter and Facebook. I’m swamped with staffing and development — no time for blogging — but I have lots of links to share, so be sure to follow on Twitter, like HU on Facebook, and join my networking site on LinkedIn to keep up with the latest.
HU’s New Networking Group
It’s staffing season, and my inbox is flooded with resumes of wannabe PAs. This morning I created a group on LinkedIn to allow you to share your resumes with each other, in addition to me. Join here: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Hollywood-University-4954208?home=&gid=4954208&trk=anet_ug_hm. Post your resume, job ops, roommate ads, etc. Breaking in is a bitch; let’s help each other!
Special Offer for HU readers: 50% off FELA! at the Ahmanson
FELA! at the Ahmanson Theatre April 26 – May 5, 2013 Yeah! Yeah! Back by Popular Demand! With Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child First, you’ll feel it in your feet. Then you’ll feel it in your soul . That’s the undeniable power of FELA! FELA! is both rave and theatrical wonder. Thanks to Fela’s captivating … Read more
AFF Presents: Launching Your Writing Career; A Special Discussion in LA
March 30, 2013 • 1:00 PM The Los Angeles Film School, 6363 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, California 90028 Price: $10.00 Buy Tickets Now in its 20th Anniversary, Austin Film Festival brings its longtime commitment to the art and craft of screenwriting to Los Angeles for Launching Your Writing Career, a special event on Saturday, March 30th … Read more
-
Welcome to Hollywood University -- a forum for aspiring screenwriters. HU offers advice on breaking in, making connections, relocating to L.A., and other FAQ. Written by Jessica Butler, a television writer and blogger who lives in L.A. with her husband, writer/producer Warren Bell.
UPCOMING EVENTS
