Film Industry Network (or FIN for short) is a non-profit networking community comprised of individuals from all facets of the entertainment industry.  FIN provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere where individuals can make key contacts, develop solid industry relationships, exchange vital resources and take advantage of real networking opportunities. Our goal is to create an organization that truly supports the goals and careers of its members.     Offering more than just a snack and a guest speaker, FIN hosts terrific panels as well as a variety of valuable programs like:     -Yearly Screenplay Competition      -Mentorship program      -And More. FIN provides real networking opportunities, so come to the next FIN meeting  and network your tail off.  We look forward to seeing you there! NEXT MEETING: Sunday, April 13th, 2008 (3pm - 6:00pm) Representation. Our next panel will be Agents and Managers: Who are they and what do they do? Here is your chance to ask our panelist what kind of representation best fits your needs. Our confirmed panelists are: Deborah "Denni" Romo, Commercial Agent with Henderson & Romo Inc. Steven Buchsbaum, Manager with Ad Astra Management and creator of TrueHollywoodTalk.com Jo Ann Carol, Literary Agent with Monterio Rose Dravis Agency For more details on CONFIRMED PANELISTS and how to RSVP for the meeting check out the MEETINGS section We are expecting another good turnout so please get reservations in early. Please make your RSVP BEFORE Thursday 5 p.m. Interested in Joining FIN? Check out our MEMBERSHIP section. 2008 FIN SCREENPLAY COMPETITION Deadline APRIL 13th! FINISH YOUR POLISH FIN will be accepting Feature Film Scripts and Original Television Pilots for its 5th annual Screenwriters Competition. The competition is free, but open to FIN Members only. (They may be credited as either writer or co-writer.) Submissions are limited to one Feature Film or one Original Teleplay per FIN member. Selections from the three highest scoring scripts will be performed at the FIN SHOWCASE to be held in October. The SHOWCASE is a staged reading that FIN promotes to Production Companies, Casting Agents, Managers, Agents, et al. FIN members will produce, direct and perform in the Showcase. Find out more _________________ 2007 FIN SCREENPLAY COMPETITION WINNERS! Hilliard Guess - 1st Place: REBEL YELL: An American DJ traces his rootsfrom the music scene in 1960s Britian. -Directed by Hilliard Guess Patricia Crawford - 2nd Place: VEGAS VAMPS: A female psychiatrist and civic leader takes on Vampires in Las Vegas. -Directed by Stuart Altman Tom Lewis - 3rd Place: THE MIDNIGHT SUN: A young woman is turned into a vampire and is set out to destory those who made her life a living hell. -Directed by Karen Bukolt