Workshops & Consulting
DECEMBER 2010
London, England
Pure Grass Films – December 1 – 4, 2010
I will be working on an exciting multi-platform project in the Pure Grass Films London office. Â There are so many new ways to engage audiences these days with interesting complex stories and characters. Â I am very lucky to be exploring these exciting new frontiers with such talented creative executives. Â London is a great city to visit and as Samuel Johnson said: “When you tire of London you tire of life.”
NOVEMBER 2010
Bristol, England
Aardman Animation Studios – November 28 – 30, 2010
I will be back at Aardman on Gas Ferry Road working with the talented folks in the feature film department and the commercials and branded entertainment department. Â They are some of my favorite storytellers in the whole wide world! Â Bristol is also home to the regional headquarters of BBC West, and the BBC Natural History Unit. Â Locations in and around Bristol often feature in the BBC’s natural history programs, including the children’s television program Animal Magic, filmed at Bristol Zoo.
Berlin, Germany
DFFB Film School – Master Class – November 21 – 26, 2010
I will be back teaching in Berlin, another wonderful city I have visited many times and am alway happy to come back to. Â The German Film and Television Academy (dffb) was inaugurated as the first film academy in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1966. Â From the very beginning, the Academy has been dedicated to pushing artistic development in film and television. The heart of the Film Academy revolves around courageous, intelligent, powerful filmmaking. Each year over 250 new projects are realized at the dffb, from large to small. Many of them are shown in cinemas, at festivals, receive awards and find their way to television.
Paris, France
Meeting Friends and Family – November 13 – 20, 2010
My time in the City of Lights will be spent with friends and family and catching up with professional colleagues.  Look for me at a sidewalk café. Paris cafés are at least as famous as the Eiffel Tower, and for good reason: sitting and sipping is a relaxing treat.  Drinks are priced to allow time at your table, chatting, people-watching, reading or writing. Say hello if you pass by!
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Cologne, Germany
International Film School – Master Class – November 8 – 12, 2010
I will be teaching at the International Film school, an educational initiative of the Government of North Rhine-Westphalia and the Film Foundation North Rhine-Westphalia. Partners supporting the school include the Film Foundation NRW and public broadcaster ZDF Television Network, one of Europe’s largest and most respected broadcasters.
Munich, Germany
eQuinoxe Germany – Master Class – November 4 – 5, 2010
I will be teaching a Master Class based on the Character Map and the Nine Character Types  in Munich, Germany under the auspices of eQuinox Germany. The class is by invitation only.  For more information contact info@equinoxegermany.de  Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and is the third largest city in Germany. It is a financial and publishing hub with a thriving film community. The city was ranked 15th globally out of 289 cities in 2010, and 5th in Germany by the 2thinknow Innovation Cities.
London, England
Pure Grass Films – December 1 – 4, 2010
I will be working on an exciting multi-platform project in the Pure Grass Films London office. Â There are so many new ways to engage audiences these days with interesting complex stories and characters. Â I am very lucky to be exploring these exciting new frontiers with such talented creative executives. Â London is a great city to visit and as Samuel Johnson said: “When you tire of London you tire of life.”
NOVEMBER 2010
Bristol, England
Aardman Animation Studios – November 28 – 30, 2010
I will be back at Aardman on Gas Ferry Road working with the talented folks in the feature film department and the commercials and branded entertainment department. Â They are some of my favorite storytellers in the whole wide world! Â Bristol is also home to the regional headquarters of BBC West, and the BBC Natural History Unit. Â Locations in and around Bristol often feature in the BBC’s natural history programs, including the children’s television program Animal Magic, filmed at Bristol Zoo.
Bristol, England
Paris, France
Munich, Germany
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Endemol – November 4 – 5, 2010
I will be in Amsterdam working with Endemol Television executives from around the world. Â Founded in 1994, Endemol is a global leader in entertainment programming and the largest independent television and digital production company in the world. The company covers all elements of the entertainment spectrum including development, production, marketing, distribution and franchise management. Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities. Â And I always look forward to returning there.
eQuinoxe Germany – Bavarian Alps
7th. International Screenwriters´ Workshop  -
October 25 – November 1, 2010
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An international jury selected 10 talented screenwriters to participate in the workshop. These ten screenwriters come to the one-week workshop and meet on for one-to-one discussions with ten advisors from all over the world – internationally known and experienced writers, directors and producers.  They share their knowledge and experiences with the most promising talent the European and international film scene has to offer.  I am very pleased to join this group of advisors for the fifth consecutive year.
APRIL 2010
April 2010 – Screenwriting for Lawyers
April  24 – New York Law School – 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013-2921
I’ve never met a lawyer who didn’t have dozens of great stories. A legal practice deals with human nature at its best and worst and involves situations of tremendous conflict and deep emotion. Emotional conflict is the bedrock of all great films, television shows and novels. You have the stories. You have the basic writing skills. This one-day workshop will take what you already know and apply it to a new form.  Lots of lawyers have found fulfillment and second careers as writers.  Here’s how to start the process while still active in your legal practice.
Screenwriting for Lawyers Workshop
April  25 – New York Law School – 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013-2921
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I’ve never met a lawyer who didn’t have dozens of great stories. A legal practice deals with human nature at its best and worst and involves situations of tremendous conflict and deep emotion. Emotional conflict is the bedrock of all great films, television shows and novels. You have the stories. You have the basic writing skills. This one-day workshop will take what you already know and apply it to a new form. Lots of lawyers have found fulfillment or second careers as writers. Here’s how to start the process while still active in your legal practice..
Free – UCLA Panel Discussion
April 14 – 5pm to 7pm – Room TBA
Laurie will be speaking on a panel at UCLA discussing online drama and comedy development.  Learn about the ins and out of developing an online series.  Panelist will discuss working with a major corporation or  studio to launch a series vs. launching a project on your own independently.  This is a must for anyone interested in creating a project online.
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MARCH 2010
Free – NYC Writer’s Seminar
Showbiz Store & Café –  March 18
6:30 PM (meet and greet) workshop stating at 7:00 PM
19 W. 21st Street – Ground Floor – New York, NY 10010
RSVP online HERE - Space Limited
Create a visual map for your character’s emotional journey. Chart the dynamic tensions that make a character come alive. Test a character’s authenticity and immediately diagnose character problems. Laurie Hutzler has taught these powerful methods to screenwriters all over the world. Come to the Showbiz Store and Cafe and have Laurie answer all your Character Map questions.  RSVP online HERE
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FEBRUARY 2010
Radio Interview with Laurie
Febrary 3 – 4:00 to 5:00 PM (CST) – Streaming at WSM.org
Laurie will talk with Angela Bloomfield who worked with Hitchcock on The Third Man and John Huston on The African Queen as wll as many other film classics.  Listen to what made those films great from someone on the scene first hand!  The interview can be heard via streaming on the WSUM Radio Madison website.
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Free – Power of Love Seminar
Showbiz Store & Café –  February 18
6:30 PM (meet and greet) workshop stating at 7:00 PM
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90049
RSVP Online Here – Space Limited
Create irresistible Romantic Couples and Buddy Partnerships.  Unlock the secrets of a Power of Love Story, one of the most popular film genres… and a necessary sub-plot element for every other genre.  Learn what key qualities of attraction and repulsion that Great Duos in television and film share.  Discover how to couple and uncouple lovers (or buddies) in sequences that are both entertaining and emotionally moving.  Develop the psychological pairings that create the most sparks and ignite the hottest romances (or most dynamic partnerships).  Laurie Hutzler has taught these powerful methods to screenwriters and television writers all over the world.  Register Online Here
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JANUARY 2010
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Free – Writer’s Seminar
Showbiz Store & Café –  January 14
6:30 PM (meet and greet) workshop stating at 7:00 PM
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles CA 9004
RSVP 310-471-9330Â - Or Register Online - Space Limited
Create a visual map for your character’s emotional journey. Chart the dynamic tensions that make a character come alive. Test a character’s authenticity and immediately diagnose character problems. Laurie Hutzler has taught these powerful methods to screenwriters all over the world. Come to the Showbiz Store and Cafe and have Laurie answer all your Character Map questions.  .
DECEMBER 2009
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Radio Interview with Laurie
WSUM – Madison, WI – December 2 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM (CST) – Streaming at WSM.org
Laurie will talk about television programming from the 1960s forward, focusing particularly on gender roles and the effects of television on pop culture. Â She will also discuss her new online series directed at women over forty– a very under-represented group in television and film. Â The interview can be heard via streaming on the WSUM Radio Madison website.
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OCTOBER 2009
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The éQuinoxe Screenwriters’ Workshop
Schloss Elmau – Bavarian Alps – October 6-14
An international jury selected 10 talented screenwriters to participate in the workshop. These ten screenwriters come to the one-week workshop and meet on the basis of one-to-one discussions with ten advisors from all over the world – internationally known and experienced writers, directors and producers- share their knowledge and experiences with the most promising talent the European and international film scene has to offer.  Laurie is pleased to join the advisors.  Click for more information on eQuinoxeGermany
Norwegian Film Institute
Oslo, Norway – October 16
The Film Institute is located in the Film House (Filmens Hus) at Dronningens gate 16 in Oslo. Filmens Hus is a gathering place for film administration, film business and for the general public. The Film Institute is responsible for most public-oriented work there. Â Laurie’s workshop will be held on October 16. Â Click for more information on the Dramatikere workshop at the Norwegian Film Institute NDF
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Endemol – November 4 – 5, 2010
I will be in Amsterdam working with Endemol Television executives from around the world. Â Founded in 1994, Endemol is a global leader in entertainment programming and the largest independent television and digital production company in the world. The company covers all elements of the entertainment spectrum including development, production, marketing, distribution and franchise management. Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities. Â And I always look forward to returning there.
eQuinoxe Germany – Bavarian Alps
7th. International Screenwriters´ Workshop  -
October 25 – November 1, 2010
.
An international jury selected 10 talented screenwriters to participate in the workshop. These ten screenwriters come to the one-week workshop and meet on for one-to-one discussions with ten advisors from all over the world – internationally known and experienced writers, directors and producers.  They share their knowledge and experiences with the most promising talent the European and international film scene has to offer.  I am very pleased to join this group of advisors for the fifth consecutive year.
APRIL 2010
April 2010 – Screenwriting for Lawyers
April  24 – New York Law School – 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013-2921
I’ve never met a lawyer who didn’t have dozens of great stories. A legal practice deals with human nature at its best and worst and involves situations of tremendous conflict and deep emotion. Emotional conflict is the bedrock of all great films, television shows and novels. You have the stories. You have the basic writing skills. This one-day workshop will take what you already know and apply it to a new form.  Lots of lawyers have found fulfillment and second careers as writers.  Here’s how to start the process while still active in your legal practice.
Screenwriting for Lawyers Workshop
April  25 – New York Law School – 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013-2921
.
I’ve never met a lawyer who didn’t have dozens of great stories. A legal practice deals with human nature at its best and worst and involves situations of tremendous conflict and deep emotion. Emotional conflict is the bedrock of all great films, television shows and novels. You have the stories. You have the basic writing skills. This one-day workshop will take what you already know and apply it to a new form. Lots of lawyers have found fulfillment or second careers as writers. Here’s how to start the process while still active in your legal practice..
Free – UCLA Panel Discussion
April 14 – 5pm to 7pm – Room TBA
Laurie will be speaking on a panel at UCLA discussing online drama and comedy development.  Learn about the ins and out of developing an online series.  Panelist will discuss working with a major corporation or  studio to launch a series vs. launching a project on your own independently.  This is a must for anyone interested in creating a project online.
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MARCH 2010
Free – NYC Writer’s Seminar
Showbiz Store & Café –  March 18
6:30 PM (meet and greet) workshop stating at 7:00 PM
19 W. 21st Street – Ground Floor – New York, NY 10010
RSVP online HERE - Space Limited
Create a visual map for your character’s emotional journey. Chart the dynamic tensions that make a character come alive. Test a character’s authenticity and immediately diagnose character problems. Laurie Hutzler has taught these powerful methods to screenwriters all over the world. Come to the Showbiz Store and Cafe and have Laurie answer all your Character Map questions.  RSVP online HERE
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FEBRUARY 2010
Radio Interview with Laurie
Febrary 3 – 4:00 to 5:00 PM (CST) – Streaming at WSM.org
Laurie will talk with Angela Bloomfield who worked with Hitchcock on The Third Man and John Huston on The African Queen as wll as many other film classics.  Listen to what made those films great from someone on the scene first hand!  The interview can be heard via streaming on the WSUM Radio Madison website.
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Free – Power of Love Seminar
Showbiz Store & Café –  February 18
6:30 PM (meet and greet) workshop stating at 7:00 PM
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90049
RSVP Online Here – Space Limited
Create irresistible Romantic Couples and Buddy Partnerships.  Unlock the secrets of a Power of Love Story, one of the most popular film genres… and a necessary sub-plot element for every other genre.  Learn what key qualities of attraction and repulsion that Great Duos in television and film share.  Discover how to couple and uncouple lovers (or buddies) in sequences that are both entertaining and emotionally moving.  Develop the psychological pairings that create the most sparks and ignite the hottest romances (or most dynamic partnerships).  Laurie Hutzler has taught these powerful methods to screenwriters and television writers all over the world.  Register Online Here
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JANUARY 2010
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Free – Writer’s Seminar
Showbiz Store & Café –  January 14
6:30 PM (meet and greet) workshop stating at 7:00 PM
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles CA 9004
RSVP 310-471-9330Â - Or Register Online - Space Limited
Create a visual map for your character’s emotional journey. Chart the dynamic tensions that make a character come alive. Test a character’s authenticity and immediately diagnose character problems. Laurie Hutzler has taught these powerful methods to screenwriters all over the world. Come to the Showbiz Store and Cafe and have Laurie answer all your Character Map questions.  .
DECEMBER 2009
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Radio Interview with Laurie
WSUM – Madison, WI – December 2 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM (CST) – Streaming at WSM.org
Laurie will talk about television programming from the 1960s forward, focusing particularly on gender roles and the effects of television on pop culture. Â She will also discuss her new online series directed at women over forty– a very under-represented group in television and film. Â The interview can be heard via streaming on the WSUM Radio Madison website.
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OCTOBER 2009
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The éQuinoxe Screenwriters’ Workshop
Schloss Elmau – Bavarian Alps – October 6-14
An international jury selected 10 talented screenwriters to participate in the workshop. These ten screenwriters come to the one-week workshop and meet on the basis of one-to-one discussions with ten advisors from all over the world – internationally known and experienced writers, directors and producers- share their knowledge and experiences with the most promising talent the European and international film scene has to offer.  Laurie is pleased to join the advisors.  Click for more information on eQuinoxeGermany
Norwegian Film Institute
Oslo, Norway – October 16
The Film Institute is located in the Film House (Filmens Hus) at Dronningens gate 16 in Oslo. Filmens Hus is a gathering place for film administration, film business and for the general public. The Film Institute is responsible for most public-oriented work there. Â Laurie’s workshop will be held on October 16. Â Click for more information on the Dramatikere workshop at the Norwegian Film Institute NDF
October 25 – November 1, 2010
APRIL 2010
Screenwriting for Lawyers Workshop
April  25 – New York Law School – 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013-2921
.
I’ve never met a lawyer who didn’t have dozens of great stories. A legal practice deals with human nature at its best and worst and involves situations of tremendous conflict and deep emotion. Emotional conflict is the bedrock of all great films, television shows and novels. You have the stories. You have the basic writing skills. This one-day workshop will take what you already know and apply it to a new form. Lots of lawyers have found fulfillment or second careers as writers. Here’s how to start the process while still active in your legal practice..
Free – UCLA Panel Discussion
April 14 – 5pm to 7pm – Room TBA
Laurie will be speaking on a panel at UCLA discussing online drama and comedy development.  Learn about the ins and out of developing an online series.  Panelist will discuss working with a major corporation or  studio to launch a series vs. launching a project on your own independently.  This is a must for anyone interested in creating a project online.
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MARCH 2010
Free – NYC Writer’s Seminar
Showbiz Store & Café –  March 18
6:30 PM (meet and greet) workshop stating at 7:00 PM
19 W. 21st Street – Ground Floor – New York, NY 10010
RSVP online HERE - Space Limited
Create a visual map for your character’s emotional journey. Chart the dynamic tensions that make a character come alive. Test a character’s authenticity and immediately diagnose character problems. Laurie Hutzler has taught these powerful methods to screenwriters all over the world. Come to the Showbiz Store and Cafe and have Laurie answer all your Character Map questions.  RSVP online HERE
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FEBRUARY 2010
Radio Interview with Laurie
Febrary 3 – 4:00 to 5:00 PM (CST) – Streaming at WSM.org
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Free – Power of Love Seminar
Showbiz Store & Café –  February 18
6:30 PM (meet and greet) workshop stating at 7:00 PM
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90049
RSVP Online Here – Space Limited
Create irresistible Romantic Couples and Buddy Partnerships.  Unlock the secrets of a Power of Love Story, one of the most popular film genres… and a necessary sub-plot element for every other genre.  Learn what key qualities of attraction and repulsion that Great Duos in television and film share.  Discover how to couple and uncouple lovers (or buddies) in sequences that are both entertaining and emotionally moving.  Develop the psychological pairings that create the most sparks and ignite the hottest romances (or most dynamic partnerships).  Laurie Hutzler has taught these powerful methods to screenwriters and television writers all over the world.  Register Online Here
JANUARY 2010
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Free – Writer’s Seminar
Showbiz Store & Café –  January 14
6:30 PM (meet and greet) workshop stating at 7:00 PM
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles CA 9004
RSVP 310-471-9330Â - Or Register Online - Space Limited
Create a visual map for your character’s emotional journey. Chart the dynamic tensions that make a character come alive. Test a character’s authenticity and immediately diagnose character problems. Laurie Hutzler has taught these powerful methods to screenwriters all over the world. Come to the Showbiz Store and Cafe and have Laurie answer all your Character Map questions.  .
DECEMBER 2009
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Radio Interview with Laurie
WSUM – Madison, WI – December 2 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM (CST) – Streaming at WSM.org
OCTOBER 2009
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The éQuinoxe Screenwriters’ Workshop
Schloss Elmau – Bavarian Alps – October 6-14
An international jury selected 10 talented screenwriters to participate in the workshop. These ten screenwriters come to the one-week workshop and meet on the basis of one-to-one discussions with ten advisors from all over the world – internationally known and experienced writers, directors and producers- share their knowledge and experiences with the most promising talent the European and international film scene has to offer.  Laurie is pleased to join the advisors.  Click for more information on eQuinoxeGermany
Norwegian Film Institute
Oslo, Norway – October 16
The Film Institute is located in the Film House (Filmens Hus) at Dronningens gate 16 in Oslo. Filmens Hus is a gathering place for film administration, film business and for the general public. The Film Institute is responsible for most public-oriented work there. Â Laurie’s workshop will be held on October 16. Â Click for more information on the Dramatikere workshop at the Norwegian Film Institute NDF
