Global Media Arts Institute and the DR Chapter of NALIP Will Present Workshop on Project Development
Washington, August 16, 2007

GFDD and FUNGLODE’s Global Media Arts Institute, in collaboration with the Dominican Chapter of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), will present: "Project-a-Thon," a three day workshop on project development, August 23-25, 2007, 9:30 am – 6:30 pm, at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo.

The workshop is designed to equip participants with the knowledge necessary to elevate their multimedia projects to the next level. Students will receive individualized recommendations on how to advance their projects by industry professionals: Maritza Guimet, Director, Writer and Producer; Adriana Bosch, Independent Producer; Frances Lausell, Co-Founder of Isla Films; and María Conchita Alonso, Venezuelan Actress and Singer.

Instruction will target all facets of production, from idea conceptualization to script refinement, proposal construction and marketing and distribution.

The workshop will feature sessions on the following themes:

• Script Writing
• Conceptualizing the Story
• The Importance of the Final Draft
• Developing Proposals for Narrative Films, Documentaries and Television Programs
• How to Attract Actors
• Pitch Sessions
• New Modes of Distribution

"Project-a-Thon" is open to the general public and limited to 30 students. The workshop fee is RD $5,000.00 for the general public and RD $3,000.00 for NALIP members in the Dominican Republic.

Program (PDF)

For information concerning workshop registration, please contact:

FUNGLODE
Tel. (809) 685-9966
Fax: (809) 685-9926
igm@globalfoundationdd.org

CV Adriana Bosch
CV María Conchita Alonso
Biography: Maritza Guimet