HOLLYWOOD RESUME WRITING

There are a number of ways to format an industry resume.  Below is my advice based on my experiences, and those of fellow industry assistant...

Relocation Guide: LOS ANGELES

Approach relocation one step at a time. Step 1: Establish Credit Get a credit card.  And use it.  AND PAY OFF YOUR BALANCE, IN FULL, EVERY M...

WHEN TO RELOCATE

Is it possible to get a job in the industry before relocating to LA or NYC? In most cases, the answer is, no.   Many employers do not consid...

Why We Can’t Trust President Yudof

Here is a series of statements that Mark Yudof made during his address to the Regents on Sept. 16th (you can watch these comments at: http:/...

INTERVIEW with Writers' Assistant Joelle Garfinkel

Joelle Garfinkel is a rare native (for the industry) of sunny southern California, where she earned her B.A. in screenwriting from Cal Stat...

Growing Salary Inequality for the UC Senate faculty

This post looks at the growing spread in the UC system between the high earners and everyone else within the senate faculty ranks. Using Je...

The Real Cost of Undergraduate Education

The UC administration has announced its plan to decrease undergraduate enrollment and increase undergraduate fees 42% over a one-year period...

WANTED: Relocation Resources

Hollywood University is currently compiling a list of resources for students relocating to Los Angeles and New York City.  If you have onlin...

RECOMMENDED READING by David Slack

David Slack began his career in animation, writing for cartoon favorites such as Teen Titans , Jackie Chan Adventures , and Totally Spies ....

COPYRIGHTING YOUR SCRIPT

Both the U.S. Copyrighting Office and the WGA provide copyrighting services for a fee. However, in the United States, the creation of an ...

Why Screenwriter Josh Olson Will Not Read Your Fucking Script

Not everyone you ask will agree to read your work.  For example, Josh Olson , who recently explained to The Village Voice why He Will Not ...

RECOMMENDED READING by Warren Bell

Warren Bell is a 20-year veteran of television who served as writer and executive producer of sitcoms including Ellen , The PJs , and Accor...

SCRIPTWRITING SOFTWARE

Final Draft is the industry standard.  Includes templates for film, television, and stage. Scripts submitted to industry professionals are...

First Day Message for Students

We want you to know that we are fighting against proposed changes to the UC system that would have a negative effect on students and on the ...

UCOP Responds to Our Fiscal Solutions

Last week I posted a set of alternative budget reductions that AFSCME has presented to the University of California, Office of the President...

Fiscal Solutions for the UC

I have adopted these basic solutions to fix the current UC budget from AFSCME: Reduce the Top 2% of Earners = $220 MILLION Applying sensible...

Unions, Furloughs, and UC Unity

The UC Office of the President has informed UC-AFT that Unit 18 lecturers will not be participating in the furlough plan. Contrary to some r...