November 11-13, 2010
 

 

 

 
 

Elmore Leonard Literary Arts and Film Festival Events:


Thursday, Nov. 11:

"From Story to Screen" and "How to Get in the Film/Screenplay Industry in Michigan" Panel Discussions

Award Ceremony

for Screenplay and Teen Short Story Contest Winners

7:00pm
No charge, reservations appreciated. Call 248.644.5832 or email info@elmoreleonardliteraryartsandfilmfestival.com


Friday, Nov. 12:
"How to Take a Book to a Screenplay to a Movie/TV Series" Panel Discussion

Screening of "Fire in the Hole," the pilot of FX TV’s "Justified"

Screening 7:30 pm
Panel Discussion 8:30 pm
No charge, reservations appreciated. Call 248.644.5832 or email info@elmoreleonardliteraryartsandfilmfestival.com


Saturday, Nov. 13:

Gala
Wrapping up the Elmore Leonard Literary Arts and Film Festival will be a Gala on Saturday, November 13. The party will honor our own Birmingham legend, his life and work.

Elements of the gala will include a dinner, live music provided by Johnny Trudell, a documentary, testimonials to Mr. Leonard, celebrities, announcement of the winners of the Screenplay and Teen Short Story Competitions, and remarks from the honoree himself.


*** Silent auction of five vintage typewriters, autographed by Elmore Leonard, with a copy of an actual page from one of Elmore's novels that is also autographed.

Tickets $200 and $250 (includes meet and greet with Elmore Leonard)
Online registration no longer available. Please call 248.644.5832 for ticket information.



 

List of Panel Members:

Thursday Panel Members:

Elmore Leonard – Author
Emery King – Michigan Film Office Advisory Council/ Screenwriter/ Screenwriting Professor
Richard Jewell – Michigan Film Office Work Force Development Officer/Actor
Steve Blackwood – Actor
Steve Enwright – Entertainment Attorney
Tom Grace – Author
Edward P. Stencel – Producer/Director/Cinematographer

Friday Panel Members:

Elmore Leonard – Author
Mitch Albom – Author/Sports Columnist /Screenwriter/Musician
Charlie Matthau – Film & TV Director/Actor
Michael Meltzer – Producer
Tod "Kip" Williams – Director/Producer/Screenwriter/Paranormal Activity 2
Jim Burnstein – Michigan Film Office Advisory Council/Screenwriting Professor
Richard Jewell – Michigan Film Office Work Force Development Officer/Actor
Mary Jane Skalski – Producer
Mike Lupica –Author/Sports Columnist
Carrie Jones – Director of the Michigan Film Office

 

 

The Community House
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email: info@elmoreleonardliteraryartsandfilmfestival.com
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