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Join us for the June 2018 Third Thursdays with the ISA in Chicago as we celebrate screenwriting and welcome a distinguished panel of comedy writers to discuss creating comedy within your story. Presented in association with Creative Cypher and Final Draft and sponsored by Creative Screenwriting and Steele Wines.

 

The panel discussion will focus on comedy writing.  Sure you can come up with a funny joke or bit of dialogue, but can you make it fit within the story?  And what makes something funny?  We'll take a look at the art of comedy within the larger medium of screenwriting and we'll do it through some of the best (and funniest) in the business!


WHEN: Thursday, June 21, 2018    7:30 PM

WHERE: The Sanctuary, 1400 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

  1. •Doors open 7pm. Panel starts at 7:30.

  2. •Panel to be followed by our Third Thursdays social mixer.

  3. •Free wine sponsored by Steele Wines.

This event is free and open to all. Producers, directors, actors and all other members of the film and television community are encouraged to attend. We will be there!


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This event is free and open to all. Producers, directors, actors and all other members of the film and television community are encouraged to attend.

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Patti Vasquez is the host of The Patti Vasquez Show on WGN Radio, a stand-up comedian and co-creator of the upcoming series “Patti Happens.” Patti was born and raised in Chicago and is an internationally performing comedian. As a host, Patti quickly claimed the number one spot for late night radio. She has appeared as a commentator for WGN-TV Morning News and Fox Good Day Chicago. She also served as a fill-in host for WCIU’s You & Me in the Morning. Patti was also honored by the National Museum of Mexican Art and the University of Illinois for her contributions to art and advocacy work.


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Creative Cypher is a conclave of content creators that has come together to champion diversity in the film industry by making it more accessible to independent artists. Creative Cypher has cultivated a network of tech -savvy multicultural millennials and Gen Xers who produce high-quality content and events. They provide a stage where diverse professionals can showcase their work, gain resources for project development, distribution, and education.
Final Draft is the maker of the world’s number-one selling screenwriting software. Final Draft is used by 95% of film and television productions and is the choice of professional screenwriters and filmmakers around the world.
Creative Screenwriting Magazine is an online resource for screenwriters, with articles, advice and videos on all aspects of screenwriting, from the best in the business. With over a hundred free articles on the craft of screenwriting, you will find a wealth of advice and tuition from dozens of industry experts. Creative Screenwriting also has a unique range of over 60 lectures covering all aspect of screenwriting.

Steele Wines has been making wine in California's famed North Coast grape growing region for over 25 years. Their tasting room in Kelseyville is open Mon-Sat 11 am-5pm.