The West Side Film Society - Film Series & Workshops
2023-11-30 02:30 - 05:00 UTC | Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory 10931 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
L.A. Performing Arts Productions Presents

THE WEST SIDE FILM SOCIETY

Join us as we launch cinematic experiences with filmmakers, writers, directors, and their special films.

Series A:

Filmmakers Perspective

Series B:

Knowing Myself Through Film

SERIES A: THE FILMMAKER'S PERSPECTIVE

WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:30-9PM

DATES: Oct. 18

- Dec. 6, 2023

A film workshop devoted to:

- A Filmmaker's Love/Hate relationship to their films

- Commercial Success vs. Critical Acclaim

- Getting the Best Performances

- The Screenwriter's View on Directing

- Leaving the Screenplay in the hands of a Director

WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

- Watching selected films

- Audience discussion with the filmmakers

- Moderated Q&A sessions

*Guests subject to change*

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GUESTS:

*18 October: Emmy & Golden Globe Winner, Larry Karaszewski (Ed Wood, The People vs Larry Flynt,Dolemite is my Name)

1 November: Emmy Winner, Eric Gardner (Shahs of Sunset, Samurai Jack, Paul Shaffer Plus One)

15 November: Emmy Nominee, Mark Pellington (Arlington Road, Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous)

**6 December: Writer/Producer, Daniel Waters (Batman Returns, Heathers, Hudson Hawke)

SERIES B: KNOWING MYSELF THROUGH FILM

WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:30-9PM

DATES: Oct. 25 - Dec.13, 2023

A film workshop devoted to:

- Identifying Yourself & your Journey through different characters in film

- Embracing your Life Themes & Objectives

WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

Watching selected scenes from topical films, group discussions, art making (writing exercises, drawing impressions, improvisation, and acting exercises)

*25 October: Parasite

Exploring Class Structures & Socio-economical Differences

8 November: Her

Personal Relationships & Artificial Intelligence

29 November: CODA,

Family,Disability, & Inclusion

**13 December: Don't Look Up

Political & Economical Power Dynamics in Society

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PRESENTED BY:

Natalia Lazarus

Director & Founder of Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory

Dr. Themis De La Pena

PHD in Depth Psychology with emphasis in community psychology, liberation psychology, and eco-psychology

CONTACT:

Phone: (424) 273-4562

http://www.laconservatory.edu

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If you are an LAPAC Previous student or a Westside neighbor, call:

Phone: 310-924-9804

Email: info@laconservatory.com

To reserve your complementary seat.

LAPAP IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

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COST:

$120 for each Series

$225 for both Series A & B

$35 Individual Price

*Free on *18 & 25 October to Previous LAPAC students & WSN Residents*

**Pay What You Can on 6 &13 December**

Thanks to a Generous Grant from WSN Council

LOCATION:

Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory

10931 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

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