If you live in the Palm Springs area, you can join me Tuesday night for a lecture/screening thing at the Rancho Mirage Public Library.
Tuesday, April 14
7:00pm – 8:30pm
I’ll be showing clips from my movies (and one that isn’t really mine), talking about the process, and answering questions.
The event is hosted by The Friends of the Rancho Mirage Public Library, in association with the Palm Springs International Film Society.
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April 11th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Oh man. I would love to be there. Alas, I live in Salem, OR. Lucky Palm Springs.
April 11th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Cool. I have to drive out to Blythe that day, so I might catch it on the way back.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Rad — a friend of mine helps put that lecture series (or does it all herself?). So tell Debz a groundling from your comments section says “hello.” Here’s hoping there’ll be a podcast of the event for those of us in the rest of the world.
April 14th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
See you tonight John!
April 14th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
I am a student at Idyllwild Arts Academy, and I attended this tonight. And as an aspiring filmmaker, I just wanted to thank you so much, this was so inspiring and everything that was said was so beneficial and so fascinating. I am currently developing a feature since my success with a few of my short films, and It was so great to hear the stories and to become even more familiar with the crazy development process. thanks again.
April 14th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Excellent and informative talk–you are very generous with your knowledge and experiences, John. Your range is impressive–and certainly, as I said–the cat’s meow. Thanks for a great evening and inspiring discussion. Marny
April 15th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Sure wish I could have made it–just a bit too far for me. I hope you will keep us informed when more of these engagements come up.