CAPE TV Pitch Lab With CBS – RSVP Today!

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Panelists:*

Moderator: Steve Tao, TV Development, Bad Robot
Moderator: Eric Kim, VP of Current Programs, CBS Television Studios
Christina Davis, EVP of Drama Series Development, CBS Television Studios
Frank Jung, TV Agent and Co-Head of Digital Packaging, Creative Artist Agency
Beth Miyares, VP of Drama Development, CBS Television Studios

*panelists subjected to change

Dates:
Evening 1: Monday, June 17th
Evening 2: Tuesday, June 18th**

*No writing sample is required to attend Evening 1, deadline for submitting writing samples is Monday, June 3, 2013 by 5pm PST
**Second session limited to finalists only

Time:
Arrivals and Reception: 5:30pm-7pm
Panel Discussion: 7pm-9pm (please arrive on time)

Location:
CBS Radford Studios, Attendees must present photo ID to enter the lot. Address and room number will be included in the RSVP confirmation email from CAPE staff.

Parking:
Available on the CBS Radford lot.

RSVP: Please follow instructions exactly as stated.

FREE for CAPE members with RSVP
$40 for non-members with RSVP
Please use your name EXACTLY as it appears on your photo ID when you RSVP
If you were turned away from the CAPE Feature Film Pitch Lab, please indicate that in the NOTES section of the RSVP in order to claim guaranteed seating for this workshop. Deadline to claim guaranteed seats is Friday, May 31 by 5pm PST
If you will be submitting a writing sample, please indicate that in the NOTES section of the RSVP
All writing samples must contain: Title, 1 line log-line, and one paragraph synopsis (100 words or less)
Email writing samples to info@capeusa.org with “CAPE TV Pitch Lab Writing Sample: YOUR NAME” in the subject line, deadline for submission is Monday, June 3, 2013 by 5pm PST

CAPE is once again partnering with CBS Television Studios for our annual TV Pitch Lab. This signature program is an incredible opportunity for those who want to bring their TV script ideas to life. The CAPE TV Pitch Lab will be a two-night workshop led by CAPE Board Members Steve Tao and Eric Kim.

On Evening 1, Steve, Eric and a panel of experts will give participants valuable insights on how to pitch their stories in a succinct and entertaining way followed by a Q&A portion.

On Evening 2, the top 10 finalists will get the exclusive opportunity to pitch in front of Steve, Eric and top industry professionals. Finalists will be provided invaluable feedback on their pitching style.

Please use your name EXACTLY as it appears on your photo ID when you RSVP

CAPE New Writers Fellowship – Submission Deadline July 5th

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Only two months left until the submission deadline! The CAPE New Writers Fellowship (CNWF), formerly known as CAPE New Writers Awards (CNWA) has been elevated to include several exciting changes for 2013.

2 submission categories: Film and Television
Up to 10 Fellows will be selected
Fellows will receive:
- $1,500 stipend per Fellow
- 8-week intensive curriculum with industry professionals who will help you polish your script and teach you how to sell your project.
- CNWF provides all Fellows with one evening a week session in Los Angeles from September 2nd to November 1st, taught by a network or studio executive.
- Exclusive opportunities to meet with top industry professionals.
- Submission Deadline: Friday, July 5th, 2013, 11:59PM PST

CNWF forms and guidelines are available below:

2013 CNWA Application

2013 CNWA General Release

2013 CNWA Rules Feature

2013 CNWA Rules TV

2013 CNWA Short Essay

Stay tuned on our website, Facebook, and Twitter for instant #CNWF updates!

CAPE Presents API TV Castings and Pick-Ups For 2013-2014

The primetime television lineup for 2013-2014 has officially been announced. Congratulations to all the Asian and Pacific Islander actors, writers, and producers behind these new and returning shows.

ABC Returning Shows: ABC

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons: MODERN FAMILY, returning for Season 5
Carrie Ann Inaba: DANCING WITH THE STARS, returning for Season 16
Tim Jo: NEIGHBORS, returning for Season 2
Sandra Oh: GREY’S ANATOMY, returning for Season 10

ABC New Shows:

Summer Bishil: LUCKY 7
Liza Lapira: SUPER FUN NIGHT
Albert Tsai: TROPHY WIFE
Ming-Na Wen: Marvel’s AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D

NBC Returning Shows:

Aziz Ansanri: PARKS AND RECREATION, returning for Season 6
Reggie Lee: GRIMM, returning for Season 3

NBC New Shows:

Kenneth Choi: IRONSIDE
Jamie Chung: BELIEVE
Annet Mahendru: THE BLACKLIST

CBS Returning Shows:

Daniel Dae Kim: HAWAII FIVE-0, returning for Season 4
Tim Kang: THE MENTALIST, returning for Season 6
Lucy Liu: ELEMENTARY, returning for Season 2
Matthew Moy: 2 BROKE GIRLS, returning for Season 3
Kunal Nayyar: BIG BANG THEORY, returning for Season 7
Archie Panjabi: THE GOOD WIFE, returning for Season 5
Grace Park: HAWAII FIVE-0, returning for Season 4
Masi Oka: HAWAII FIVE-0, returning for Season 4

CBS New Shows:

Kal Penn: WE ARE MEN

The CW Returning Shows:

Manu Bennett: ARROW, returning for Season 2
Lana Cho: Writer, ARROW
Maggie Q: NIKITA, returning for Season 4
Kristin Kreuk: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, returning for Season 2
Ellen Wong: THE CARRIE DIARIES, returning for Season 2

The CW New Shows:

Kelly Hu: THE 100
Malese Jow: STAR-CROSSED
Bharat Nalluri: Executive Producer, THE 100
Stephanie Sengupta: Executive Producer, REIGN
Aaron Yoo: TOMORROW PEOPLE

FOX Returning Shows:

Michaela Colin: BONES, returning for Season 9
Mindy Kaling: Executive Producer and Star, THE MINDY PROJECT, returning for Season 2
Hannah Simone: NEW GIRL, returning for Season 3

FOX New Shows:

John Cho: SLEEPY HOLLOW
Sung Kang: GANG RELATED
Naren Shankar: Executive Producer, ALMOST HUMAN
Brenda Song: DADS

CBS Sketch Comedy Workshop For EWP ACTS and CAPE Members

On May 30th from 2-4pm at CBS Radford, VP of Casting Fern Orenstein and CBS Sketch Comedy Showcase Director Rick Najera will be conducting a comedy workshop. Class size is limited to 12 people. Only submit if you have a strong comedic background with standup, comedy improv, or comedic acting experience.

You will be expected to bring in comedic characters and potential scenarios one might find these characters in. Fern and Rick will observe and follow up with critique. The goal of the workshop is to better prepare actors for CBS’s annual audition for the showcase later this year.

Submission Guidelines – email Marilyn Tokuda (mtokuda@eastwestplayers.org) a one paragraph (or less) description of your comedic background. Include projects, people you’ve studied with and any other relevant information you would like us to know. Also, please list comedic plays/clubs/workshops you’ve been involved with.

Submission Deadline is Wednesday, May 15th.

Fern Orenstein will select 12 participants based on actor submissions.

Congrats To CAPE Members Erin Quill and Yvonne Ly

Congrats to CAPE member Erin Quill on being selected as a semi-finalist for the NBC Diversity Showcase. Erin submitted scenes to the showcase as a writer and out of the large number of submissions, 10 have been chosen with 8 to be performed by actors onstage.Erin was last seen as an actor in the 2012 staged readings of the CAPE New Writers Awards. Erin first saw the opportunity at NBC through the CAPE Newsletter and is thrilled to be this far along in the process. She will next be seen in Los Angeles as a Keynote Speaker for the LA Stage Alliance’s Stage Day on May 18th in the afternoon session. Erin will be speaking on diversity and the presence of Asian Americans on the stages of Los Angeles.

Congrats to CAPE member and former CAPE intern Yvonne Ly on her new position at Sony Pictures Entertainment. Yvonne came to Los Angeles from the Bay Area to attend UCLA and graduated in 2010 with a B.A. in Mass Communications and a minor in Film and Television. During her internship with CAPE, Yvonne made valuable connections with many including Board Member Karen Moy, VP of Creative Affairs at Sony’s Columbia Pictures. Yvonne was hired by Karen first as a temp for the Story Department, then as a trainee, and recently as her new assistant. The Columbia Pictures Story Department is part of the Motion Picture Group of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

CAPE Headshot Review Workshop with CBS – Last Day To Submit!

Attention all CAPE actors – Today is the last day to submit for this workshop! Take advantage of this rare opportunity for your headshots to be reviewed by CBS VP of Casting Fern Orenstein and VP of Diversity & Communications Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i.

Headshots can often make or break the first impression a casting director has about an actor. Do you know if your headshot is representing you well?

This exclusive CAPE educational workshop will allow actors to receive feedback on their current headshot.

Who: CAPE members and EWP ACTS members

Where: If selected, the address will be sent to you.

When: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 3:00pm-4:00pm
(NOTE: You must be available during this time to apply)

Please send your headshot and resume to info@capeusa.org with “CAPE/CBS Headshot Review Workshop: YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Please submit all materials no later than FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013 by 11:59pm PST.

If you are not currently a CAPE member, please join or renew online capeusa.org/membership.